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    14Dec, 2022
    MARKLEY’S FEVERED BRAIN: HARDCOVERS ARE heavy

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    Wayne Markley

    by Wayne Markley

    With this blog I am going to review four hardcover books, two of which make a good weapon as they are so heavy and large. What all four of these books have in common is they are historical in nature although all of them are filled with comic book stories or art as well as text pieces on the history of the subject or about the creator. three of the books are about particular artists, all of whom I love, even though their styles are 180 degrees apart. The fourth book is the first in a new series of books by the comic historian Craig Yoe. All four of these books are well worth their price and I would gladly give any of them to any comics fan as a gift as even if they are not a fan of the creators or of Marvel. These books are so good they would enthrall any comic fan.

    First off we have two books by the master of the absurd, Basil Wolverton. I first discovered Basil Wolverton in the early 1970s in a DC Comic called Plop. (Well worth trying to find if you are a comic fan, Plop was filled with art by Wally Wood, Berni Wrightson and numerous others and the first twenty issues or so had Wolverton covers). I am so glad that now, numerous years later, I am able to go back and learn about his early years and see the early work by Wolverton, who was so distinct in comic book history.

    Brain Bats of Venus: Life and Comics of Basil Wolverton

    Brain Bats of Venus: Life and Comics of Basil Wolverton is volume two (1942-1952) of Greg Sadowski biography of the amazingly distinct and talented Basil Wolverton. as with the first volume, this is a full color hardcover that has over 400 pages of text and stories. This is not just a prose biography as it is packed with illustrations and complete stories by Wolverton. In addition to all of the art there are various letters between Wolverton and his editors, excerpts from his personal diaries, and so much work that has never before been published. These correspondences between Wolverton and his editors show what an interesting process it is between the creative and the commercial (editors trying to get a certain type of story or guide the creative in a certain direction). While Wolverton’s art style was fairly distinct and likely not for everyone, as it is the polar opposite from Roy Krenkel’s work below, but to me it is just as interesting in a different way. What Wolverton has in common with Krenkel is his amazing ability to draw a world, or even a character, that seems ideal for the environment it is placed in. While Krenkel’s illustrations favor a reasonable bent, Wolverton is practically 100% opposite as he often goes towards the surreal and absurd. I really delight in these books because not only do I get to see all sorts of classic Wolverton illustrations I have never seen (material other than his two many well-known creations, Spacehawk and Powerhouse Pepper), but I also get all sorts of insight into his relationship with his editors and publishers which I always find fascinating. overall this book is just as good, if not better than, the first volume as by this point Wolverton has found his groove and his work is just amazing. as with all of the books in this blog it is a should have.

    Creeping death From Neptune: Life and Comics of Basil Wolverton

    Creeping death From Neptune: Life and Comics of Basil Wolverton is the first volume in Greg Sadowski’s biography of Basil Wolverton. This book covers his works from the earliest days through 1941. as with the second volume, this book is a seamless mix of biography with art, complete stories, and various items from the Wolverton’s effects, including writings, letters, doodles and so much more. While not as polished all of the stories here are pure Wolverton (and there are very few like him, possibly Jim Woodring is the closest?). At practically 300 pages this volume is smaller than volume two but it is just as beautiful and informative. A color oversized hardcover book also from Fantagraphics.

    Roy G. Krenkel: dad of Heroic fantasy – A Centennial Celebration

    Roy G. Krenkel: dad of Heroic fantasy – A Centennial Celebration. Roy Krenkel may be the greatest artist that many of you have never heard of. He was a master illustrator and a major influence on Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Mike Kaluta, Jeff Jones, Wally Wood, and so numerous others. Krenkel did not do a huge amount of comics, and the ones he’s many well-known for were for EC Comics. He was not as well-known as numerous of his followers as he did not like to do a story by himself and often did art in conjunction with other artists, and then often did the backgrounds and not the main figures. This is a shame as his own illustrations are amazing. This book is a true showcase as to how talented Krenkel was as it features over 300 pages of amazing illustrations, everything from paperback book covers (which he was many well-known for, particularly his covers to the Ace Edgar Rice Burroughs paperbacks) to a variety of short stories in comics for such titles as marvel Tales, Adventures to the Unknown, and forbidden Worlds (and post EC he did some work for Warren Publishing). because he never did an ongoing character he never got the attention that many creators got, except among his artistic peers. Krenkel was trained under Burne Hogarth but his work much more closely resembles his influences Franklin booth and J. Allen St John. His work ranges from his classic images of Tarzan to some spectacular alien landscapes. then there is his figure drawing….wow. This book provides a broad selection of all of his drawings focusing on a work that has never before been published. I have been a huge fan of his work because I first discovered the Ace Tarzan books and I thought I had seen many of his work, but this book shown me wrong as there is so much I have never seen, but it did remind me what an amazing talent he was. plus this book is 9.4” x 13.3”, a very large format that allows plenty of room to show the charm of Krenkel’s work. This book belongs in the collection of any fan of classic art. From IDW.

    Marvel Masterwork: Pin-Ups HC

    Marvel Masterwork Pin-Ups HC is the first book of a line of books from Craig Yoe for IDW publishing featuring various aspects of marvel Comics history, under a license from Marvel. This first volume is a true classic as it collects all (I think) of the Mighty marvel Pin-Ups that were so prevalent in marvel Comics in the 1960s, and predominately in the Annuals. plus there are pin-ups from later periods, with John Byrne’s homages to the ‘60s pin-ups standing out. These pin-ups were one page images, typically by the regular artist of the character, with some snappy quote by Stan Lee. These were in the vein of the Hollywood 8 x 10 glossy photos that were so popular through the ‘70s. (And I suspect the idea was taken from Archie Comics who had been doing this pin-up concept for years). These are all 9” x 12” and are in full color. in some cases they have reproduced the original black and white side by side with the color printed versions from the original books. These pin ups range from the conventional fantastic four group shot to the semi-bios of villains that appeared in the pages of the early fantastic Four, Avengers, Daredevil, Spider-Man and other annuals. Within these 120 pages you will find art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Wally Wood, bill Everett, Barry Windsor-Smith, gene Colan, John Byrne, Steranko and numerous others. As a kid these pin-ups were often the favorite part of the comics and to have all of them in one place in such a good package it a real treat. A should for any longtime marvel fan, or any comic fan for that matter!

    That is it for this time. four amazing books that make ideal holiday gifts for any comic book or art fan. two from Fantagraphics and two from IDW. These books would also be ideal for any comic book historian. While the two Wolverton books are worlds aside from the Krenkel collection and the marvel Pin-Ups, they are just as entertaining and, as I would with all four books, I would highly recommend them all.

    I would love to hear your feedback about these books. Or any other books you have read and really enjoyed, be they like these four or even just your monthly reading. I can be reached at MFBWAY@AOL.COM or on Facebook at Wayne Markley. all of the words and thoughts here are mine and do not reflect the thoughts or opinions of Westfield Comics or their employees. As always…

    Thank you.

    13Dec, 2022
    BEAUOLOGY 101: I’VE got QUESTIONS, DO YOU have ANSWERS?

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    beau Smith: “I said I had Questions, next time, have Answers!”

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    Overstreet Comic book price Guide

    The Overstreet Comic book price guide is a book I purchase annually and have for decades. It’s not that I sell my comic books, but I really take pleasure in knowing trends in collecting as well as the informative articles and pieces that are packed in this thick book. I wish there was a weekly avenue to trends and prices that I could refer to and read when the urge hits me. I ask this a lot more of interest in information, than prices, but I could see where a merchant or a dealer would want even more. My question is am I alone or would others like to see a weekly, or even a monthly, outlet for this information?

    Hang Down Your Head, Captain America, Hang Down You Head and Cry

    The recent Captain American storyline brought a lot of readers to the front of the problem line. It didn’t really bother me at all. After all, nothing in comic book storylines is ever written in stone. My question is, do you believe your favorite mainstream characters are ever going to return to the time you personally loved best?

    During the 1960s I didn’t have a comic book budget. I was left to my own devices on getting money for my comic book hunt. often my parents would give me a quarter, I would do little jobs around the house, orI traded comics with other like-minded buddies. In the ‘70s I didn’t get lots of comic books at all. I was too busy plotting and doing things I shouldn’t have; sports, hanging out with my friends, and in search of the best girlfriend (or one that would at least tolerate me). The ‘80s brought my semi-adult self back into comic books. I had a consistent job and then in the mid-80s I began working in comic book publishing, so I got my comic books for FREE! It’s remained somewhat the same considering that then. My question is, do you have a set comic book budget set for yourself?

    Conventions have changed. notice how I didn’t call them “Comic book Conventions”? Some still are, but very few are dedicated completely to comic books. In reality, they never really were, but 90% was at best. I still go to conventions, and when I do, I still stick generally to finding odd-ball older issues that I may have missed in my youth, or finding really good deals on collected books. finding economical original art pages are pretty much over. I still get a sketch or two, but nothing like I used to. My question is, what is your game plan when you attend a convention in these modern times?

    You Decide, device Or Print?

    The creation of online or “Device Read” comic books was meant to be the apocalypse for print comics a few years back. That did not happen. I never thought it would, but others did not agree. I find that I purchase MY books for my electronic devices, but merely to show my family, friends, or someone that I meet what I do for a living when the ask. I still stick to print books for reading entertainment. My question is, how much of your reading is done on the device rather than print?

    My question is, does any individual really know who Superman must be?

    Aquaman vs. Sub-Mariner?

    Finally, after lots of decades, the Aquaman character has found consistency. (I didn’t say greatness, but let’s take this one step at a time.) My question is, when will the same happen to The Sub-Mariner?

    My question is, am I the only one that feels image Comics is the Sundance film festival of comic books? (I indicate this as a high compliment.)

    My last question is this, and I really wanna know: What’s your recommended comic book read ideal now?

    Inquiring minds want to know,

    Beau Smith

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    12Dec, 2022
    Robert Downey Jr. will Return as Tony Stark for Black Widow movie

    perhaps the single climax of the Infinity Saga came when Tony Stark snapped his fingers to obliterate Thanos as well as his alien army. This heroic act declared the life of the MCU’s very first hero. It likewise influenced his peers to pay him tribute in a gorgeous deleted scene from Avengers: Endgame. Yet, like a cowboy in love, he can’t stop the MCU. Robert Downey Jr. will return as Tony Stark in Black Widow, the prequel to Infinity war set to debut in may of 2020. just exactly how he will show up as well as what he will do stays a mystery, however the info comes after Downey won finest actor in a film at this weekend’s 45th annual Saturn Awards. Endgame took house the very best comic-to-film award. Josh Brolin likewise won finest supporting actor for his turn as the titan Thanos.

    Zendaya, star of HBO’s Euphoria as well as MJ in the Spider-Man films, took house the very best actress prize, as well. Her co-star, Tom Holland, took house a prize for the third year in a row for his version of Peter Parker. Endgame likewise took house prizes for editing, visual effects, as well as production design. Still, while the awards are nice as well as well-deserved, the news that Tony Stark will appear in a new MCU movie is exciting. The concern now stays if this will truly be his last appearance, as well as what function the character will play in the film.

    What This means for Black Widow’s Story

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    Black Widow: Robert Downey Jr. will return as Tony Stark

    The news that Robert Downey Jr. will return as Tony Stark may seem strange, particularly since both he as well as Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow are both dead. Yet, as mentioned at the MCU phase 4 panel at Comic-Con, this film is a prequel to Infinity war as well as Endgame. Specifically, this film takes location between Captain America: Civil war as well as the Avengers films. Thus, it makes sense that Tony Stark may show up. Remember, Black Widow was on team Iron guy at first, however ultimately she sided with Captain America. She likewise ended up being a part of his “secret” Avengers team.

    An appearance from Tony Stark means that the two characters can address her playing both sides. And, let’s deal with it, it will just be nice to see Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark again. though it’s uncertain if he will play a considerable function like in Spider-Man: Homecoming or if he will return just for a cameo.

    How do you believe Robert Downey Jr. will return as Tony Stark? Do you even believe he should? I want to hear your finest argument, for or against, in the comments below or on social media!

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    11Dec, 2022
    DC Future state Week four Is A mostly stellar Batch Of Comics

    though the first two weeks of DC Future state were a bit rocky, week three jumped up a lot in quality, and, thankfully, week four continues that momentum. This is also the first week that the non-Gotham books (or what I’ve made a decision to divide into Gotham’s articles to manage this behemoth event) are just regular comics and not anthologies. 1 comic, 1 story. even better, two of the comics were surprisingly good, given that their covers were a little dull. So, put on your spoiler hats, and let’s dive in.

    Superman Vs Imperious Lex #1 is a good start to DC Future state Week Four

    Come on; he just wants to impose his will and domination over an entire planet, Superman! complimentary Brittany! I indicate Luthor! (Image: Future State: Superman Vs Imperious Lex #1, DC Comics)

    Writer: mark Russell
    Artist: Steve Pugh
    Colorist: Romulo Fajardo Jr
    All his life, Lex Luthor only wanted one small thing: to be the dictator of an entire world. just the small dreams of a small town (or Smallville) boy. Well, in the DC Future state week four comic Superman Vs Imperious Lexi #1, he’s finally realized that dream. Finally, he’s the ruler of his own planet, which he named, what else, Luxor. Furthermore, to drive this planet’s economy and keep his subjects happily obedient, he manufactures killer robots, which he sends to other planets to pillage their resources and enslave their people. Overall, it’s all on the up-and-up.

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    So, think of his disappointment when Superman shows up for no reason, having destroyed his robots and burns down the entire factory. As a result, Clark dooms this planet to economic ruin, thereby forcing Lex to play the only card he has left: ask for admission into the United Planets. What’s a lot more is that, thankfully, he has someone supporting him: Superman, the person who just wrecked his planet.

    Of course, Lex is still a demagogue, and all Superman wants to do is help the Luxorians. When the United Planets moves to turn down Luxor immediately, Superman appeals to Earth’s ambassador, his wife, Lois Lane. Eventually, he ends up changing her mind, and she endorses Luxor’s addition to the Federation…but she has to lead the transition team.

    When Does Superman Vs Imperious Lex Take Place

    So, they have the best architects in the galaxy, and that’s the best they could do? (Image: Future State: Superman Vs Imperious Lex #1, DC Comics)

    Once again, we’re checking out the timeline of events trying to figure out where this story fits. Firstly, Lois is alive, well, and old (in a absolutely Hellen Mirren way). We know that Superman was on war world not long after his kid snowglobe’d Metropolis, but Metropolis is here, and so is Superman, with white-haired temples. The technology here is also far a lot more advanced, and extraterrestrials are at home on Earth, part of the council.

    This seems to take place quite a bit after Superman of Metropolis and long before Swamp Thing. That also indicates that the new Justice league is either still active, disbanded, or dead. At this point, we’re at week four of DC Future State, and there are a lot of puzzle pieces on the table—hopefully, they release a timeline at some point.

    Future State: Aquaman #1 Brings A new Aquaman to DC Future state Week Four

    Damn. even his six-packs have six-packs. (Image: Future State: Aquaman #1, DC Comics)

    Writer: Brandon Thomas
    Artist: Daniel Sampere
    Colorist: Adriano Lucas
    So, the cover of Future State: Aquaman #1 would have you believe it’s a lot more of a YA book. Basically, we see Aqualass, the daughter of Aquaman and Mera, and Jackson Hyde—the son-turned-hero of Black Manta, off on a fun adventure. However, having Jackson in this book makes it a lot more interesting considering that he was such a terrific character in You Brought Me the Ocean. all in all, the cover looks like it’s going to be an charming comic.

    Despite that cover, the comic is far from cute. In fact, this is a pretty intense and even brutal comic. We meet Jackson as an adult, after Arthur Curry gives him the Aquaman title. He’s not the shy kid terrified to come out to his pals and family any more. Also, he was training Aqualass—the Aquawoman of Future State: Justice League. during their training, they’re pulled into something called the Confluence. As Jackson’s imprisoner describes it, the Confluence is the one terrific ocean connecting all of time and space. but maybe it’s just better to admire Adriano Lucas’s color art:

    another reason to appreciate what colorists bring to comics. (Image: Future State: Aquaman #1, DC Comics)

    Oh, right—there’s a terrific beast protecting the Confluence, and while running from it, Jackson and Aqualass are separated. Jackson has spent years searching for her until an alien race on Neptune captures him in their ocean. That’s the Aquaman of this series—a badass, grownup Jackson ready to fight an entire alien race to get back to his pal and protégé. but that teenage kid we loved from You Brought Me the Ocean? He has undoubtedly grown up.

    Also, it’s terrific that Arthur Curry is just retried. nothing tragic. He’s just chilling with his partner somewhere in Atlantis.

    Legion of Super-Heroes #1 has terrific action and Art…But a Confusing Story

    Rossmo’s Bouncing kid makes me pleased to be a fat guy. (Image: Future State: legion of Super-Heroes #1, DC Comics)

    Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
    Artist: Riley Rossmo
    Colorist: Ivan Plascencia
    Our last DC Future state comic for Week four is legion of Superheroes #1. Generally, Brian Michael Bendis is terrific for jumping-on points. However, this issue felt like it was overly steeped in legion lore. It’s hard to care about characters without giving us something to start with, and so far, each Future state comic has done that pretty well. even the bad ones, like The Flash and Superman/Wonder Woman, gave us enough to start caring about these heroes.

    With Legion, there’s a ton of dialogue and politics and blame being passed back and forth, but I have no idea why. maybe I’m experiencing event burnout between this and King in Black, but there’s either no plot, or it’s too convoluted for a first issue. but let’s step on because the art is awesome.

    I’ll admit that I love Rossmo’s art, but I can’t tell you why. It just has this quirkiness to it that works. The greatest problem with legion #1 is that there are too lots of word bubbles cluttering the pages. The action sequences are erratic and some of the most fun we’ve seen in Future State. Sure, Rossmo’s art could be an acquired taste, but it’s absolutely unique. Likewise, it’s what makes legion a good book instead of a mess—and yes, I’m still bitter about Future State: The Flash #1

    What’s Come before and What Comes Next

    As usual, here is our helpful checklist. because when it pertains to events, it’s easy to get confused, but also to fall behind.

    Road to DC Future State

    Dark Nights: death metal #7

    Generations Shattered #1

    DC Week One

    Superman of Metropolis #1

    Wonder woman #1

    The Flash #1

    Swamp thing #1

    Gotham Week One

    The next Batman #1

    Harley Quinn #1

    DC Week Two

    Justice league #1

    Green lantern #1

    Super-Man/Wonder woman #1

    Kara Zoe-El: Superwoman #1

    Gotham Week Two

    The Dark Detective #1

    Robin: Eternal #1

    Teen Titans #1

    DC Week Three

    Immortal wonder woman #1

    Superman: Worlds at war #1

    Shazam! #1

    Gotham Week Three

    The next Batman #2

    Nightwing #1

    Catwoman #1

    DC Future state Week Four

    Superman Vs. Imperious Lex #1

    Aquaman #1

    Legion of Super-Heroes #1

    Gotham Future state Week Four

    The Dark Detective #2

    Batman/Superman #1

    Suicide Squad #1

    DC Week Five

    Superman of Metropolis #2

    Wonder woman #2

    Swamp thing #2

    The Flash #2

    Gotham Week Five

    The next Batman #3

    Harley Quinn #2

    DC Week Six

    Justice league #2

    Green lantern #2

    Superman/Wonder woman #2

    Kara Zor-El: Superwoman #2

    Gotham Week Six

    The Dark Detective #3

    Teen Titans #2

    Robin: Eternal #2

    DC Week Seven

    Immortal wonder woman #2

    Superman: Worlds at war #2

    Shazam! #2

    Gotham Future state Week Seven

    The next Batman #4

    Nightwing #4

    Catwoman #2

    DC Week Eight

    Superman Vs. Imperious Lex #2

    Superman: house of El #1

    Aquaman #2

    Legion of Super-Heroes #2

    Gotham Week Eight

    The Dark Detective #4

    Batman/Superman #2

    Suicide Squad #2

    DC Future state Epilogues

    Generations Forged #1

    Infinite Frontier #0

     

    (Featured Image: Future State: Superman Vs Imperious Lex #1, DC Comics)

    8Dec, 2022
    BOB’S news about STUFF!!!

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    This July’s Rocketeer/Spirit Mini-Series from IDW!

    Just announced! mark Waid and Paul Smith are teaming for a four-issue The Rocketeer/Spirit mini-series from IDW this July!

    IDW is also doing an epilogue ” After Darkness” to J.J. Abrams’ star trek into Darkness film in issues #21 – 23 of their star trek ongoing comic!

    Marvel has confirmed their first in a new series of original graphic novels with this October’s Avengers: limitless wartime by Warren Ellis and Mike Mckone!

    Maybe they got the idea from Marvel’s Deadpool Killustrated, but IDW is doing the similar Mars Attacks: classic Obliterated!

    IDW will be releasing Jeff Smith‘s Bone: The terrific Cow Race as one of their artist edition Hardcovers!

    Sadly, Bruce Timm has stepped down from his role as a supervising producer for the DC universe Direct-To-Video Animated DVDs!

    Dr who magazine is confirming that David Tennant, Billy Piper and actor John hurt will be appearing  in the Dr who 50th anniversary special this November! BUT, who are they playing?

    The Deadpool motion picture isn’t dead. Ryan Reynolds still wants to do it. The director has shot a 3-minute test sequence, but the hard R-rating is still a hard sell for the studio!

    5Dec, 2022
    C IS FOR COMMENTARY: PREVIEWS #273

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    by Josh Crawley

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    Angel & Faith

    Angel and faith #1

    It been quite some time considering that I’ve been caught-up on reading the goings-on of the Buffyverse, but the identify team of Angel and faith is one I will always root for. What really clinches the deal for me, though, is the stellar Rebekah Isaacs on art! Her a lot of recent projects include DV8 with Brian wood and Magus, published by 12 Gauge Comics.

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    Gate 7

    Gate 7 volume 1 Tp

    I haven’t read or really seen much by Clamp in the past five years or so, but the artwork for this cover looks amazing, and it’s being released just months after being released (as a collection, I presume) in Japan, so I imagine this is what a lot of newer Clamp stuff may look like that we haven’t readily had a chance to see here in the States.

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    Batman 80 page gigantic 2011

    Batman 80 page gigantic 2001 #1

    I really, really want to see a Dustin Nyugen art book from DC. I also wouldn’t mind having a better idea of who’s going to have work in this comic, but hopefully in the next few weeks we’ll get a lot more details. For a lot more awesome Nguyen covers, check out Batgirl #24 and Superman beyond #0.

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    Supergirl

    Supergirl #67

    This is the final issue of Kelly sue DeConnick’s run, and I’m really looking forward to reading it after her great Osborn mini-series and Captain America and the secret Avengers one-shot recently!

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    Secret Six

    Secret six #36

    For now, all I’m going to say about the DC relaunch is this: I hope we still get new Gail Simone secret six in September and beyond. Simone’s writing on this book is especially twisted and incredible for a DCU book, and I think the relaunch could only benefit from this book and may be hampered without it. Also, be sure to check out Birds of Prey: The death of Oracle HC!

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    Young Justice

    Young Justice #7

    We finally get to see Artemis. I really wish it hadn’t taken until the eighth issue (remember, the series started with issue #0).

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    DC Super-Pets: Midway Monkey Madness

    DC Super-Pets soft covers!

    All of these books feature the incredible art of Art Baltazar and are sure to entertain the entire family*!

    *- That is in no way a guarantee, except maybe a guarantee that you’re cranky.

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    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

    Dan Duncan’s pencils look great, and I’ve always liked what TMNT pieces Kevin Eastman has painted, so I am figuring the layouts Duncan is working from will be great, too. added bonus: the TMNT utmost Collection volume 1 HC! If you’re trying to find something a little different, you can still buy the TMNT Adventures volume 1: Heroes in a half shell soft cover from Archie.

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    Invincible Compendium

    Invincible Compendium volume 1

    Forty seven issues of Invincible in a handy, inexpensive soft cover tome; if you’ve been waiting to try this book, time’s up! now is the time to jump in with both feet!

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    The lots of Adventures of Miranda Mercury

    The lots of Adventures of Miranda Mercury hard cover

    I’ve been waiting over three years for this book!!! To say I’m looking forward to having this book in my hands is an understatement. stunning artwork and a fun script are just where this book starts to entertain!

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    The Bionic Man

    The Bionic man #1

    I’m not going to lie: I only included this for my pal, Jimmy “P.S.” Hayes! If you took pleasure in Kevin Smith’s take on the green Hornet, I’d absolutely recommend this book, as it’s from the same team! also from Dynamite enjoyment this month is storehouse 13 #1, a show I’m pretty fond of!

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    Mockingbird tiny Bust

    Mockingbird tiny Bust

    I’m about 98% sure my friend Tim would break someone’s kneecaps to get this tiny bust. I don’t blame him! While I like Mockingbird’s contemporary design, this is still a great design brought to three dimensions well.

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    Pop! Heroes green lantern Sinestro vinyl Figure

    Pop! Heroes: green lantern vinyl figures

    While I’m not a big fan of the motion picture designs, there’s something especially & adorably evil looking about Sinestro in Pop! vinyl form! Also, be sure to check out the Pop! ad Icons!

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    That’s it for this issue! Talk at you next time!

    3Dec, 2022
    Stan Lee Predicted Comic book Collecting as well as Its useful Future (But Is It Still True?)

    It’s difficult to overstate exactly how crucial Stan Lee was to making comic books a part of American culture. Yes, he ran the marvel Comics bullpen, as well as his pitchman antics always focused on their characters. Yet, a lot more so than just being an advocate for his company, Stan Lee believed in the medium a lot more so than perhaps any individual else. Here’s one piece of proof. In the mid-1970s, Stan Lee predicted that comic book collecting was going to be a great investment. This was each time when parents as well as even comic book visitors believed that these funny books for youngsters were as disposable as diapers. Thankfully, it’s that mindset that verified the marvel Editor Emeritus right in the long-term. Yet is comic book collecting still lucrative?

    A decade or so after marvel Comics burst on to the scene in a huge way, Stan Lee backed away from his editorial role. The business was making money as well as hiring writers, artists, as well as editors so he had less to do. Yet, since of his willingness to be the voice as well as deal with of Marvel, Stan Lee continued to be the greatest advocate comic books ever had. If you look with clips of his interviews on YouTube, you see that a lot of of what he talks about is exactly how seriously he takes these stories. Sure, he admits that they are flights of fancy, however he sees that as a ‘feature’ as well as not ‘a bug.’ I am not sure if Stan Lee truly predicted the comic book collecting market since of smarts or just since he just believed in the work so much.

    At the time of this interview, the very first appearance of Spider-Man in incredible fantasy #15 was selling for numerous dollars. Today, a copy of that comic book offers for millions.

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    How Stan Lee Predicted Comic book Collecting as well as Its value for ‘Investors’

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    When dealt with with concerns about the imaginative material of the stories, Stan Lee never talked down the stories. Rather, he stated that teenaged as well as adult visitors verified their intelligence by seeing the themes in these stories that they discover in traditional myth as well as literature. He admitted that marvel Comics artists had to rush with their work in buy to satisfy deadlines, yet once again he flipped that as evidence of the skill of these powerhouses of penciling. even before comic book collecting was in vogue, very first editions of books as well as art as well as paintings were already high-value collectibles.

    Yet, I have one more theory as to why Stan Lee predicted that comic book collecting would ended up being a thing. He couldn’t bear parents as well as youngsters just throwing these books in the trash.

    Here’s what he stated in the interview:

    “It is absolutely incredible. I would state if somebody were experienced in this area, it is most likely a much a lot more rewarding pastime to gather comics than stamps and, in some cases, to get stocks. For example, we have one book called Howard the Duck, type of a crazy new comic we started….in the last year…. youngsters like it, they discover a great deal of satire in it…. When the book very first came out, you couldn’t get a copy since the collectors were running to the newsstands as well as getting up whatever the dealerships had available. Within in a few months, this book which originally offered for 25 cents, is now selling for $5, $7, $10, whatever the web traffic will bear.”

    So, it’s less that Stan Lee predicted comic book collecting, as well as a lot more that he just observed that collectors turned their eyes to the medium.

    Today, The market for Collectible Comics Is extremely Different

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    Stan Lee goes on to clear up that Howard the Duck #1 was a special case, however still evidence of both the prospective as well as unpredictability of what these collectors will want. Yet, according to usual, Lee shifts the conversation from their value as products to their value as literature. It’s ironic, however Stan Lee the pitchman was less service smart as well as a lot more unbridled like for this type of storytelling. To him that people were paying great deals of money to gather these books validated his views on exactly how crucial these stories are to readers. (And that these visitors were not all just kids.)

    Fast-forward 20 years, as well as a lot of of America agreed with him on both counts. By this time, Watchmen came out as well as people were checking out comic books as well as graphic novels with new eyes. The comic book collecting flourish happened, as well as (again, ironically) are why collecting comic books is not an simple pastime to break into anymore if you’re goal is to make a profit. In the new documentary Slugfest on Roku, one episode offers with The death ofSuperman comic. Millions as well as millions of copies of Superman #75 were offered to people believing they had just made the very best investment of their lives. Yet, unlike stocks, the a lot more people who get a comic book, the less it will be worth. Today, you can get a copy of that comic book for just a few bucks.

    Also, the CGC is a new aspect in the hobby. This group grades comics, however they don’t do it for free. Collectors have to pay anywhere from $20 to $100 (or a portion of the book’s value as much as $5,000) to get a grade. I don’t believe Stan Lee predicted that collecting comic books for a revenue would ended up being so, well, costly.

    Watch the interview where Stan Lee predicts the comic book collecting trend below:

    What do you think? Share your thoughts, opinions, as well as reasons for collecting comics in the comments below. (Also, Stan’s comic book collecting comments begin at around the 24-minute as well as thirty-seconds mark.)

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    2Dec, 2022
    Gotham Future state Week two follows Week One wonderfully

    So, Gotham is in the horrible grip of the Magistrate, and we’re starting to learn much more and much more about how things got to be this way. In addition, the Gotham stories of Future state Week two follow the tone, style and look flawlessly from what Ridley began in The next Batman. And, between these stories and one in the other DC titles, we’re learning even much more about this nightmare version of an already nightmarish city. but there’s one big question: what happened to the original Batman?

    The Dark Detective Kicks off the Week two Gotham Future state stories With Broke man Wayne

    It’s like that last scene from the amazing Hulk TV Show! (Image: Future State: Dark Detective #1, DC Comics)

    Writer: Mariko Tamaki
    Artist: Dan Mova
    Colorist: Jordie Bellaire
    Presently, Batman is dead. Or is he? If anybody really thought Peacekeeper-001 killed Batman, then they forgot who Batman is. but just because Bruce Wayne is alive, that doesn’t imply he’s doing well. He’s homeless, weaker than ever, and still on the run. For the most part, we don’t learn too much about how he got this way, other than that the Magistrate took over Wayne enterprises. but there is something important we learn and will be confirmed in another Gotham Future state Week two story: A member of the Bat-Family is part of the Magistrate. Who? Well, we’ll get to that later.

    Grifter

    It is bad, Cole Cash. As bad as that name. (Image: Future State: Dark Detective #1, DC Comics)

    Writer: Matthew Rosenberg
    Artist: Carmine Di Giandomenico
    Colorist: Antonio Fabela
    Without a doubt, Cole cash is an idiot. Whenever he says he knows how things will go down, they happen the exact opposite way. That’s not great when you’re a C-lister like Grifter. but it also says a lot about what’s happening in Gotham. Evidently, not even the non-marketable characters are safe from the Magistrate! However, we still get much more pieces to the Gotham puzzle. In fact, we learn something essential that directly affects James Tynuon IV’s current Batman run. The Magistrate that occupies Future state Gotham, we learned in Week Two, took control of the Wayne fortune—which, before this event, Lucious Fox controlled.

    In the Grifter story, he runs into Luke Fox, formerly Batwing. Apparently, Lucious hired Grifter, but the bargain bin anti-hero didn’t come through. but is this part of how the Magistrate took the Wayne Fortune? Probably? but we’re going to have to wait to find out.

    Also, one villain to keep an eye out for between this story and Harley Quinn in Week One. Surprisingly, Black Mask. At this point, how powerful is this guy?

    Robin Eternal #1 is the best story from Gotham Future state Week Two

    Um, you have a little costume on your Lazarus pit goo. (Future State: Robin Eternal #1, DC Comics)

    Writer: Meghan Fitzmartin
    Penciler: Eddy Barrows
    Inker: Eder Ferreira
    Colorist: Adrinao Lucas
    Unquestionably, (don’t question it), Tim Drake is the best Robin. Yes, Nightwing is the OG, Damian Wayne is pretty cool, and the Red Hood is a badass, but Drake is the best. but Tim has the most skill, and he’s actually the best successor to Bruce Wayne. However, the most compelling evidence is that this kid figured out Batman’s real identity on his own! So, having his own Future state Gotham title that started in Week two was great to see. He’s not a backup story. He’s a solo artist. Also, we got a lot from this comic.

    So, let’s take a look at some of the big things we learned. Firstly, the Magistrate is insane. Okay, we thought we knew that, but it gets worse. They want to combine the waters of the Lazarus Pit with their robots to create these monstrous, adaptive killing machines. That’s one of those” hey, this will end badly for all of us” ideas. Secondly, Nightwing is in Arkham Asylum, which raises a bunch of questions. The Arkham Knights operate out of Wayne Manor, so who exactly is operating the Asylum? The Magistrate? Also, is Damian Wayne dead? Possibly.

    But there is one much more bombshell that makes this the most essential Gotham Future state Week two title. Peacekeeper-001? The big bad? Yeah, that’s Jason Todd—The Red Hood. The member of the Bat-family who betrayed the others.

    Teen Titans #1 certainly has the feel of a Gotham Title

    just a little bit of foreshad—OH MY GOD, what is that creepy doll thing in the corner?!?!? (Image: Future State: teen Titans #1

    Writer: Tim Sheridan
    Penciler: Rafa Sandoval
    Inker: Jordi Tarragona
    Colorist: Alejandro Sanchez
    Despite taking place in new York City, teen Titans belongs in Gotham Future state Week Two. Why? Not just because the book’s tone matches the other Gotham titles, but because of how much it focuses on Nightwing.

    Evidently, teen Titans takes place well after the other Gotham titles in Week One and Week two of Future State. Firstly, Nightwing isn’t in Arkham anymore…but maybe he ought to be. He’s not the Dick Grayson we’ve seen before, that’s definite. but he doesn’t even want to go by Nightwing anymore, and the other Titans—especially Starfire—don’t count on him anymore. but they have good reason not to. Because, by the end of the first issue, Nightwing becomes the new Deathstroke, one of the Titans’ worst enemies.

    But, of course, this book isn’t all Dick. In fact, it’s another info dump of Future state clues. For instance, the four bikers of the Apocalypse the Flash characters are handling in their title? They won, apparently. The comic opens with Nightwing and the new Arsenal at Wally West’s grave. To make it that much worse, it looks like the Titans might have been responsible for their rise. Meanwhile, whatever happened to the Titans (we get a few essential scenes), caused Cyborg and Beast young boy to merge into CyBeast.

    And then there’s the H-Dial. What happened to the last owner? Miguel? Ah…nothing good and everything painful.

    What Comes after Gotham Future state Week Two?

    So…is he the only patient? What’s happening? (Image: Future State: Nightwing #1, DC Comics)

    A lot. We’re only a quarter through this event, and just with Week Two, we’ve learned a lot about Gotham in Future State. It’s worse than ever before. Here’s a checklist for all the Future state titles that we’ve already had and that are coming up.

    Road to Future State

    Dark Nights: death metal #7

    Generations Shattered #1

    DC Future state Week One

    Superman of Metropolis #1

    Wonder woman #1

    The Flash #1

    Swamp thing #1

    Gotham Future state Week One

    The next Batman #1

    Harley Quinn #1

    DC Future state Week Two

    Justice league #1

    Green lantern #1

    Super-Man/Wonder woman #1

    Kara Zoe-El: Superwoman #1

    Gotham Future state Week Two

    The Dark Detective #1

    Robin: Eternal #1

    Teen Titans #1

    DC Future state Week Three

    Immortal wonder woman #1

    Superman: Worlds at war #1

    Shazam! #1

    Gotham Future state Week Three

    The next Batman #2

    Nightwing #1

    Catwoman #1

    DC Future state Week Four

    Superman Vs. Imperious Lex #1

    Aquaman #1

    Legion of Super-Heroes #1

    Gotham Future state Week Four

    The Dark Detective #2

    Batman/Superman #1

    Suicide Squad #1

    DC Future state Week Five

    Superman of Metropolis #2

    Wonder woman #2

    Swamp thing #2

    The Flash #2

    Gotham Future state Week Five

    The next Batman #3

    Harley Quinn #2

    DC Future state Week Six

    Justice league #2

    Green lantern #2

    Superman/Wonder woman #2

    Kara Zor-El: Superwoman #2

    Gotham Future state Week Six

    The Dark Detective #3

    Teen Titans #2

    Robin: Eternal #2

    DC Future state Week Seven

    Immortal wonder woman #2

    Superman: Worlds at war #2

    Shazam! #2

    Gotham Future state Week Seven

    The next Batman #4

    Nightwing #4

    Catwoman #2

    DC Future state Week Eight

    Superman Vs. Imperious Lex #2

    Superman: house of El #1

    Aquaman #2

    Legion of Super-Heroes #2

    Gotham Future state Week Eight

    The Dark Detective #4

    Batman/Superman #2

    Suicide Squad #2

    DC Future state Epilogues

    Generations Forged #1

    Infinite Frontier #0

    (Featured Image: Future State: Dark Detective #1, DC Comics)

    30Nov, 2022
    TWO COVERS FOR BOOM! STUDIOS’ ANGEL #2 revealed

    Fred will appear in the next chapter of Joss Whedon’s ANGEL #2.
    The press release follows:

    Media release — BOOM! Studios in partnership with 20th Century Fox consumer products today revealed cover art and story details for ANGEL #2, the newest issue in the game changing series by an all-star creative team of acclaimed writer Bryan Edward hill (Batman, American Carnage) and artist Gleb Melnikov (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers), along with visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s The Avengers), available June 26, 2019.

    ANGEL #2 features the first appearance of fan favorite character Winifred “Fred” Burkle, a math and science prodigy whose mysterious link to the demonic world connects her to the supernatural monster hunting her every step and Angel’s search for his humanity. Angel, the vampire with a soul, has been walking the streets of Los Angeles for years, neither human nor vampire but surviving in the shadows of both worlds. After losing his protege to a demon, Angel has made a decision to find a way to finally return himself to his human form so that he can escape the guilt of his past, dark actions as the murderous Angelus.

    The search for a option to his cursed, tormented existence has led Angel to a sleepy little town in California known as Sunnydale. but as soon as he arrives and begins stalking the shadows to find a way to restore his humanity, a monstrous new danger emerges to hunt down and torture teens all across town. now Angel’s got two missions on his hands. but will tracking down this new monster indicate he loses the chance to become human forever? and what happens when he runs into the demon’s most current prey, a troubled young woman named Winifred Burkle?

    This issue has a main cover by artist Dan Panosian (Slots, Batman: Arkham Knight) and a variant cover by illustrator Scott Buoncristiano (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) featuring Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan aka “Lorne” the musically inclined demon from another dimension, introduced in the Angel season one episode “Judgment.”

    Created by visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Marvel’s The Avengers film franchise), Angel premiered on the WB Network on October 5th, 1999 and was a spin-off from Buffy The Vampire Slayer. The series ran for five seasons from 1999-2004, starring David Boreanaz as “Angel,” the tortured vampire destined to walk the earth with a soul who moved to LA to set up shop as a supernatural private investigator. despite Angel’s best efforts to deal with the sins of his past all by himself, Angel Investigations soon became home to other lost souls searching for redemption and ready to fight by his side.

    ANGEL is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Abbott from Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; bury The Lede from Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; lawn Kings from Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins; and Klaus from grant Morrison and Dan Mora. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Buffy The Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David Lopez; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Danielle Di Nicuolo.

    Print copies of ANGEL #2 will be available available for sale on June 26, 2019 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one). digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app. print copies of the surprise drop ANGEL #0 are available now exclusively in comic book shops everywhere.

    For continuing news on ANGEL comic books, graphic novels and a lot more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter. and follow Angel on Facebook.

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    30Nov, 2022
    ALL AXIS! ALL THE TIME!: PRE-FF MARVEL: THE MARVELS job

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    KC Carlson. Art by Keith Wilson.

    a KC Column by KC Carlson

    The Marvels job was an eight-issue miniseries originally published in 2009 as well as collected in 2010. It was written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil, Gotham Central) as well as illustrated by Steve Epting (Avengers, Captain America (w/Brubaker), amazing Four). Apparently, it was “the centerpiece of Marvel’s 70th anniversary celebration”, according to somebody in their advertising department.

    Actually, it is truly good! Here’s why…

    The Marvels job #1

    The series is set in the late 1930s/early 1940s of the marvel world in the pre-WWII days where costumed characters (“Masked Men” in the vernacular of the day) very first started making both clandestine as well as in-your-face appearances — mainly in the new York City area. marvel fans who understand their pre-history are conscious of the huge three characters of the age (the original Human Torch, Namor the Sub-Mariner, as well as Captain America), so much of the action revolves around them, however The Marvels job likewise focuses on a few of the lesser-known characters from that time. most notably, they are the Angel (the central character of the piece), professor Phineas Horton (the creator of the android Human Torch), a pre-Sgt. Nick Fury as well as his finest friend/partner Red Hargrove, the Super-Soldier Serum creator professor Erskine, as well as a few others who should stay a surprise. Not all of them make it to the end of the story.

    The most interesting thing about the series is that Brubaker weaves a great deal of characters as well as seemingly random events into what visitors will ultimately find is the birth of the contemporary pre-WWII marvel Universe.

    IT STARTS AT THE BEGINNING

    The Marvels job #2 cover by Steve Epting

    One of the very best bits that Brubaker given the story (as well as a fitting, touching moment) is that the prologue to the story features one of the most fascinating time-displaced characters in the marvel Universe, who just occurred to have a loose end that needed to be addressed. The secret time traveler is none other than Matt Hawk (AKA the Two-Gun Kid).

    Avengers fans recall that Two-Gun started time-hopping to the present-day marvel world as well as palled around with Hawkeye for a while after an Avengers time-visit to the old west. And, well, Hawk joined up with Hawk for a series of adventures together in the present-day MU. (One of their adventures appeared as a new short story in an otherwise marvel reprint mag. desire I might keep in mind which one…)

    If you ever wondered exactly how that bit long-forgotten storyline resolved, you’ll discover out in the least likely location ever — the opening pages of The Marvels Project. Plus, Brubaker put a bit twist (actually, a couple) on it as well. one of the very best as well as most subtle methods of establishing that this story is not set in “our” time. as well as also, bring a hanky.

    For an added treat, after you checked out the whole book, go back as well as re-read the prologue one more time. You’ll most likely pick up on something else you may have missed the very first time. You gotta like comics this smart.

    THE NEAR-ANONYMOUS NARRATOR

    Instead of utilizing a better-known character as the series narrator, Brubaker utilizes one of the more obscure: The Angel. In an interview with Comic book resources in 2009, Brubaker explained: “Superheroes grew out of the pulp magazines, particularly the character of the Angel. one of the reasons the Angel is the narrator of this series is that he as well as Ka-Zar were the only characters to make the leap from Martin Goodman’s pulp publishing line of the ’30s to marvel Comics. as well as the Angel had such a great origin. I can’t believe of a great deal of heroes that were increased in a prison by their father, who was the warden, as well as made to checked out every book in the prison library.”

    From the exact same interview: “The premise of the story is that you’re reading something written by the Angel at some point in time,” Brubaker explained. “In the very first problem he says, ‘Namor wouldn’t talk about this till years later.’ So it’s remove the Angel is providing you his version of the story, as well as it’s being written after the fact.”

    The Marvels job #3 cover by Steve Epting

    Brubaker continues, explaining his handle the Sub-Mariner. “With Namor, the coolest thing about his earliest appearances was that he was the very first antihero in comics. He shows up, as well as he’s quite much the poor guy in the story, as well as we’ll see more of that in upcoming issues, however I wished to link that story to the truth that the Nazis had the edge on the super soldier project. That’s since physician Erskine, the guy who produced Captain America, was an escaped German scientist. So I thought, ‘That’s a story right there!’ like a light bulb going off, it occurred to me to link Erskine’s reasons for escaping Germany to Namor’s hatred of the surface people. According to early Namor comics, the surface people from Europe had found pockets of Atlanteans right here as well as there, so I thought, what if the Nazis are basically fishing for them as well as then experimenting on them? I believed it would be a truly evocative method to introduce Namor as well as provide him a stronger motive for hating surface people.”

    EVOCATIVE ARTWORK

    Steve Epting is the perfect artist for this type of story. similarly proficient with both action as well as peaceful narrative scenes, his artwork is amazingly modern, yet extremely evocative of the commonly pulp-like crudity of the golden Age superhero style, except that Epting has absorbed its power, rounded it off, as well as smoothed it down to its finest elements. It extremely much serves the story rather than detracts from it. His covers for the series (some somewhat experimental) are exemplary.

    The Marvels job #4 cover by Steve Epting

    Brubaker likewise had excellent things to state about Epting’s artwork: “I believe this is just what Steve needed after working with him for four years on Captain America. He gets to go off as well as do this job where he gets to show his versions of all these excellent characters. He’s so faithful to them however handles to make them look realistic even when they have the goofiest of costumes on. Steve is likewise trying to do some different things with his art on the book. It’s incredibly hyper researched. All the period detail is extremely accurate.”

    DETAILS: NO DEVILS

    The Marvels job #8 cover by Alan Davis

    Another major factor in the presentation of this story is that “real” events are likewise depicted — as it should be when utilizing real-life characters like president Franklin D. Roosevelt. other historical aspects depicted include Vincent Astor as well as his trick intelligence group, The Room, which likewise had ties to FDR.

    Also, watch for fun cameos like “Happy” Sam Sawyer as well as even Steve Rogers in one panel of problem #1 — three problems before Captain America debuts in #4. (There’s likewise at least one future “Captain America” lurking about right here — they don’t really “debut” up until after Cap’s “death” at the hands of Baron Zemo, however before the Avengers discover him in suspended animation.) It’s likewise fascinating to note that Brubaker did his research study on Nick Fury. It may look like he as well as his good friend Red Hargrove are performing actual armed forces missions throughout the story. however they’re not. Fury does not really go into the armed forces appropriate up until after the events at Pearl Harbor. Here, he as well as Red are just tough guys willing to do the right thing.

    EXTRAS! EXTRAS! checked out ALL about IT!

    The Marvels job collection. Cover by Steve McNiven.

    Extras include all of the variant covers (some by these folks: Gerald Parel, Phil Jimenez, as well as Alan Davis) ALL printed at full-size (none of that four-to-a-page nonsense). There’s likewise an eight-page reproduction of a 1939 everyday Bugle supplement (originally published as an actual newsprint marketing product for the event) headlined “Who Are The Marvels?” It contains short articles about most of the super-characters in this book, plus a couple who were “kinda” around however not included — like a pre-fame Wolverine as well as Kang the Conqueror, plus articles about flying saucers, Rawhide Kid, Blaine as well as Amelia van Dyne, the Hanover Modeling Agency, as well as bit miss Brisket: Patsy Walker. (Also, don’t fail to remember to inspect out the Birth Notices!) All the articles were written by the people who composed articles for Marvel’s marketing magazines at the time, with research study provided by Westfield’s own “Robert” Bob Greenberger!

    The Marvels job was very first collected into a hardcover (which I wholeheartedly suggest — although it’s now out of print, copies may still be offered at your regional comic shop, or somewhere else on the secondary book market). This version is somewhat larger than your common comic, which I appreciated to much better enjoy the art. The common paperback version, comic-sized, is still in print as well as quickly discovered (ask at your LCS!).

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    KC CARLSON truly enjoys reading about comic book stories that occurred before he was born. He’s weird that way.

    BTW, as guaranteed earlier, he’s still looking for all the Dominic ton of money pieces. There are a great deal of boxes to look through, as well as not all of them properly labeled. This would be so much easier if marvel just created an Omnibus of all the Dominic ton of money stuff. as well as since I’m dreaming, perhaps they’ll permit the Scorpion material from Atlas/Seaboard (or whoever, these days) to boot!

    WESTFIELD COMICS is not accountable for the stupid things that KC says. particularly that thing that truly irritated you. So sad, the Phantom Bullet…

    The Marvels job #3 cover from the Grand Comics Database.