Kraven’s Last Hunt
The 80’s was a dark, dark time in comics. Batman and Superman fought it out in the dystopian world of Dark Knight Returns, Alan Moore introduced us to the dystopian world of the Watchmen, and Green Arrow fought rapists and…
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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I’ve Just Paid For A Signature For The First Time
I was able to attend the Hamilton Comic Con over the weekend in Hamilton, Ontario. I had a singular reason to attend: Mike Zeck. As most readers know I am an avid collector of Artist’s Editions and thought it would be…
Patrick Loubert and Michael Hirsh
Patrick Loubert, who was born in Toronto in 1947 and Michael Hirsh, who was born in Belgium in 1948 but moved to Toronto when he was three and then to New York City for most of his teen years, were…
Time Capsule: DC Releases December ’87
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Releases December 1987. A second Mike Mignola penciled mini-series debuts with World Of Krypton, plus The Watchmen trade paperback and Batman: Son Of The Demon!
Undervalued Spotlight #261
Spider-Woman #6, Marvel Comics, September 1978. People love deals and were bringing them up to me in piles. I was adding up one pile in particular when I came to Spider-Woman #6. I honestly stopped, stood there and admired the book for a bit. I was gonna tell the guy it wasn't supposed to be in those bins but thought that a bit petty, then I thought I’d let him buy it and offer $4 to buy it back! Thankfully I didn't go there.
Brian K. Vaughan
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 work: Brian K. Vaughn.
Web Arted October 2nd
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Miller, Lee, Williams, Wrightson, Steranko, Raymond.
You Want 2nds? Captain America: White #2
Hi folks, welcome to ARCHIE G’s. I’m your waiter, Raoul. Here at ARCHIE G’s, we don’t think you can make a dependable Pull List decision based on the first serving of a comic. Publishers throw everything they’ve got at a…
Comic Culture September 30th 2015
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk about comic stuff with producer Shekky Feldstein. So just sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support…
Time Capsule: DC Releases October ’87
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Releases October 1987. Mike Mignola art on The Phantom Stranger, plus Ronin trade paperback.
Undervalued Spotlight #260
Wonder Woman #98, DC Comics, May 1958. All Star Comics #8 is all the rage these days. I know a few guys just itching to get their hands on one before the prices get out of reach. This week I’ll offer an alternative to those who want to play the Wonder Woman game.
John Ostrander
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 work: John Ostrander.
Web Arted September 25th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Frazetta, Kirby, Ditko, Raymond, Lee, Williams.
Comic Book Conventions
Once you have an established shop you may wish to sell your wares at a comic book convention. You are no longer testing the waters of comic book retail as you did before you opened shop, but rather you are…
Comic Culture September 23rd 2015
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk comics with producer Shekky Feldstein. So why don’t you kick back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support…
Review | Zenith Phase One Apex Edition
Rebellion’s first foray into original art size books, Zenith Phase One Apex Edition offers up a rare treat for fans and collectors. The Apex Edition is a full size reproduction of the original artwork from Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell’s seminal superhero…
Time Capsule: DC Releases August ’87
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Releases August 1987. DC's second prestige format series premieres, riding the coattails of The Dark Knight Returns. The Shadow monthly by Bill Sienkiewicz and The Shadow trade paperback make the back page.
Undervalued Spotlight #259
Action Comics #419, DC Comics, December 1972 Time to step aside and let first-time guest Spotlight writer Carey take the Stage. Is it me or did Carey just dis my brilliant Friday Foster pick? If I didn’t like Carey’s pick…
Warren Ellis
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 work: Warren Ellis.
Web Arted September 18th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Kirby, Mignola, Powell, Colan, Ribic, Williamson, Tuska, Chiaramonte.
What I Found For a Dollar-A-Pound
“Dear Doc Curmudgeon” is a column by Clint McElroy made up of completely fabricated responses to mostly fabricated questions. But you knew that due to your discerning nature and brilliant mind which would never fall for a columnist trying to…