Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
On a previous Pick 5, I highlighted 5 songs that feature Superheroes While reflecting on this Pick 5, I thought of music that has been featured in comic book movies. Comic book movie soundtracks feature many songs, but some don’t…
Avengers #110, Marvel Comics, April 1973 For Marvel Comics the X-Men were THE comic story of the second half of the 1970s. The new team that launched in X-Men #94 (8/75) slowly but surely began taking over the comic book…
Another lost (to me) treasure discovered on the used shelf of my local comic shop, Catwoman: Relentless. Always a fan of Brubaker at the time I didn’t care for Stewart or Pulido’s clean lines and simplified styles; now I can’t…
This past Sunday, I (and a couple CBD’ers) went to the 80’s Toy Expo in Mississauga. It was held in conjuction with TFcon (Canada’s Annual Transformer Convention), and it was a very busy convention. Some of the special guests included…
As many of you might recall, a few weeks ago I wrote a column about my toy buying habits. Writing the column kind of re-awakened my love of toys and my interest in collections. For someone who buys comics, this…
I was on vacation for a few days over the weekend and had a chance to do some comic reading of the digital variety on my iPad2. I didn’t go for any guided panel reading, just one comic page displayed…
Hobby Star/Fan Expo just sent out a newsletter about the latest additions to this year’s Fan Expo. One in particular caught my eye: Hasbro will be selling some of this year’s exclusives at Fan Expo. As you can…
This week host Chris Owen welcomes Marty Birthelmer as fill in co-host (Walter Durajlija has the week off). Chris and Marty discuss Daniel Champion’s Batman Live interview, the boys also pick a few new comics to highlight, fill you in…
Yesterday I was at the 80’s Toy Expo, and I found a really cool T shirt (check out my column later this week for more details). This gave me an idea. I hit a website I have bought from before,…
I am on vacation this week, so here is a disturbing picture of Wolverine at the beach for you to enjoy.
Every week Comic Book Daily asks the question and the crew (and special guests) give their answers; we’ll be doing this for 52 weeks. Tip of the hat goes to the gang at Scans Daily for the inspiration and Scott…
Marvel is releasing another motion comic animated feature September 13th, Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers. It’s based on the Marvel mini series featuring artwork by Esad Ribic. A motion comic takes the original art from the comic and adds animation:…
Cowboys and Aliens hits theatres today. Originally this comic book movie was considered the weakest of this summer’s releases. But after Harrison Ford’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmell the other night it is a top trend on Twitter right now. I…
Hmmm…. if you read that title a certain way, it sounds like poetry. This weeks column is just a mix of everything, from my comic inspired week. Captain America: The First Avenger Friday night, Blue Beetle Comics had a table…
With critics poised and ready to cheer and jeer all at once, Batman Live raises its curious curtain on a “buzzing” cast and creative team. The instant adjective chosen by Executive Producer – Nick Grace, during rehearsal time in Manchester. Nick…
I saw this in a post but have forgotten where or what issue it’s from: an upcoming Catwoman cover by Guillem March. It’s such a striking pose and can be telling so much. Is she doing a quick getaway, half-dressed…