It Was A Simpler Time
One of the most ignored Marvel Comics of the Silver Age is Daredevil. Oh he gets a lot of attention for the Frank Miller years, and the “darkening” of the character, Bullseye, Elektra and the Kingpin . But before this…
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Review | The Nameless City
Every nation that invades the City gives it a new name. But before long, new invaders arrive and the City changes hands once again. The natives don’t let themselves get caught up in the unending wars. To them, their home…
Time Capsule: DC Direct Currents 28 April 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Direct Currents 28 April 1990. The Demon, Bugs Bunny, Shade The Changing Man, V For Vendetta, The Prisoner, plus an interview with John Costanza.
Undervalued Spotlight #286
Comic Book Confidential #1, Sphinx Productions, 1988 This week the Undervalued Spotlight shines on Comic Book Confidential #1. We can thank Spotlight fan Mel Taylor for this one. Mel’s write up is excellent and it has me convinced this is…
Alan Moore
52 weeks. 52 different writers. 2 trade paperbacks or hardcovers a week. Each week I’ll take a look at a different writer and read two different collected editions from within that person’s repertoire to help in the examination of their…
Quiet Moments
If you’re old as I am, then you’ve been around long enough to notice change. One of the most notable changes that we can point to is how and what we consume on television, and nowhere is this more apparent…
Web Arted Apr 1st
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Kirby, Royer, Ross, Adams, Giordano, Williamson, Herriman.
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Overvalued Overstreet | Conan #3
I guess I’ll stick with picking books from some of my favorite runs of comics and tackle Barry Windsor-Smith’s terrific run in Conan #1-24, focusing on one culprit in particular the “low distribution” issue #3. In the late seventies and…
Comic Culture March 30th 2016
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija join producer Shekky Feldstein to discuss the world of comics. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and…
Time Capsule: DC Direct Currents 23 November 1989
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Direct Currents 23 November 1989. The Greatest Golden Age Stories Ever Told, Superboy, Time Masters, plus an interview with Adam Hughes.
Undervalued Spotlight #285
Venus #12, Marvel Comics, February 1951 First off I’d like to thank Mike Huddleston for starting the discussion on these books. Mike is a fun guy to talk to at all times but never more fun than when we talk…
J. Michael Straczynski
52 weeks. 52 different writers. 2 trade paperbacks or hardcovers a week. Each week I’ll take a look at a different writer and read two different collected editions from within that person’s repertoire to help in the examination of their…
Web Arted Mar 25th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Wilson, Kirby, Giacoia, Foster, Herriman, Wrightson.
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#33 | Marvel Premiere 1-61
In the early seventies, Marvel comics created a group of try out titles that featured new and sometimes old characters they wanted to showcase (great name for a try out book) to see if there was sufficient interest in the…
Comic Culture March 23rd 2016
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija join producer Shekky Feldstein to talk comics. So just kick back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support your…
Toronto Con 2016 Panel and Bell Promises
You may think that the above picture is some sort of study from Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” but it’s actually the panel from my presentation at Toronto Con this past weekend. From left to right it’s Gerhard, James Waley, Fadi…
Time Capsule: DC Direct Currents 21, October 1989
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Direct Currents 21 October 1989. Batman: Arkham Asylum, Superman Archives, Legends Of The Dark Knight, plus an interview with Ed Hannigan.
Undervalued Spotlight #284
Caliber Presents #1, Caliber Press, January 1989 Long-time Spotlight fan and past guest Spotlight writer Darren Graham sent me this fantastic pick recently and I’ve been waiting for a natural moment to post it. By natural moment I mean one…
Denny O’Neil
52 weeks. 52 different writers. 2 trade paperbacks or hardcovers a week. Each week I’ll take a look at a different writer and read two different collected editions from within that person’s repertoire to help in the examination of their…
Review | Sam Kieth’s The Maxx Artist’s Edition
Sam Kieth has long been one of comics most unique talents. Starting with his career-making turn on Wolverine in Marvel Comics Presents, followed by the best-selling Maxx series, and then Aliens, Batman, Epicurus the Sage, and more, Sam’s beautiful and…
Web Arted Mar 18th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Kirby, Royer, Trimpe, Giacoia, Romita Jr, Janson, Raymond
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