Time Capsule: The Tip Sheet 2, February 1989
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: The (Dark Horse) Tip Sheet 2, February 1989.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Undervalued Spotlight #244
Captain Canuck #9, Comely Comix, April/May 1980 I’m quite lucky having Captain Canuck creator Richard Comely sign at my booth at some of the local comic cons. He’s a very personable man with a legion of fans: he’s always busy…
Holy Grail Pages…
I mentioned in a post a few weeks back about a story from Blazing Combat #3 . I have been chasing the original art for a story called U-boat for a few years . When it first came up for sale…
Joe Hill
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…
Are Half-Page Ads Half-Baked Ideas?
“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…
Comic Culture June 3rd 2015
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk about comics 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 your local…
Time Capsule: The Tip Sheet 1, January 1989
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: The (Dark Horse) Tip Sheet 1, January 1989. This appears to be Dark Horse’s first free solicitation newsletter, of which I have only the first two. Not sure if it…
Undervalued Spotlight #243
Super Friends #7, DC Comics, October 1977 Thank goodness for Guest Spotlight writers! Imagine having only my delusional rantings to read week in and week out! Luckily we have a strong group of Spotlight fans brave enough to stick their…
Keith Giffen
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. This week we take a look at some of the New 52 work done by the space maestro himself, Keith Giffen.
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Maus in the Gallery
I intended to review Art Spiegelman’s show while it was still running but I didn’t get the chance so I apologize for this late entry. However, I took lots of pictures so hopefully the images can provide you with a…
Do You Want 2nds? Scarlett Couture
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…
Location and Store Vision
The retailing waters have been tested at one days shows and you've enjoyed the experience and see opening a comic book store as a viable option. Now it's time to find a location and determine what kind of comic shop you want.
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Time Capsule: Marvel Requirer 5, July 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: Marvel Requirer 5, July 1990.
Undervalued Spotlight #242
It’s been 13 Spotlights since I last featured a Golden Age book and if I do anything here on the Spotlight it's spread it around. This week I’d like to feature The Funnies #45 as my Undervalued Spotlight. The Funnies #45 is actually a historically significant book, it features the 1st appearance of Phantasmo who is Dell Publishing’s 1st ever superhero.
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Byrned Up! Eh?
Have you ever noticed just how much work John Byrne has created in his career? It really is mind boggling.I would say he is probably the second most prolific artist ever.The first has got to be Jack Kirby. I have a…
Jason Aaron
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. The beautifully bearded beast of a man named Jason Aaron is in the spotlight this week. Did I mention he’s got a beautiful beard?
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“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…
Meet the Brotherhood Of Evil Mutants: X-Men 4-7
The Avengers movie has arrived and as expected it has been a huge hit. We have featured many of the characters and first appearances of Avengers in Arcs & Runs this year. Before leaving the Avengers I thought we should…
Marvel vs Fox
Let’s quickly recap… If I had to put a finger on it, I’d say that the superhero movie boom that we are currently experiencing began with Sony and their first iteration of Spider-Man way back in 2002. Yes, Fox released…
Time Capsule: Marvel Requirer 4, June 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: Marvel Requirer 4, June 1990.
Brok Windsor 1944-1946
The reprint package of Brok Windsor stories came out last month: Brok Windsor/Jon Stables (edited by Hope Nicholson), Bedside Press, 2015, and is a welcome addition to your Canadiana bookshelf and to your comic bookshelf in general. Overall, this is a…