I read a lot of comic books back in the '80s, but I didn't read everything. One of the titles I did not read was Aztec Ace, and I don't really know why. It was written by Doug Moench, a writer whose work always struck me as somehow more "sophistica
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THE TOP FIVE
Amazing Spider-Man #75
Marvel | Teen+ | $5.99
Story: Zeb Wells | Art: Patrick Gleason | Covers: Art Adams, Iban Coello, Patrick Gleason, Inhyuk Lee, Joe Jusko (Marvel Masterpieces), Alex Ogle, Ron Lim, Skottie Young
An all-star lineup of
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DEADPOOL: THE FIRST 30 YEARS
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Deadpool has proved to be one of Marvel’s most popular comic books, mixing a sassy, comedic
I don't suppose anyone has a list of pitchers and balls for the fastball special?
By pitchers I mean the likes of Colossus and She-Hulk.
By balls, I mean whoever was being thrown.
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DC released a collection of this series two years ago, and I've been considering posting some thoughts on it ever since (occasionally, not continuously). Specifically, I want to rank the issues first through thirteenth. The decision that has been ho
Read more…OK, I haven't been following this series, but I came across some spoilers and I had some thoughts about it that I decided to share with you, you lucky people.
First off, some spoiler space:
OK, the Masked Moron will definitely NOT be passing the
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After Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths end, DC will be undergoing Dawn of DC -- a new linewide publishing initiative that will pivot certain ongoing series -- I've heard about the Superman books, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn -- and launch a bunch of n
DC just released a TON of Vertigo titles on its DCU Infinite Ultra* service. So I figured I'd take a look at some Vertigo books I haven't read for a while -- probably not since they came out. I'm not the biggest re-reader. First up: Shade the Changin
Read more…This actually happened a few weeks ago, but I don't recall it being mentioned here.
Artist for Marvel, DC, Creator-Owned
I came across an interview series on the Comic Book Historians website that I highly recommend. Interviews were originally done in the late '90's and early 2000's. Many of the interviewees are no longer with us. Hearing these greats telling the story
Read more…As I was watching Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession, my thoughts drifted to her "Silver Jubilee" celebration (February 6, 1977) as depicted in Captain Britain #39 (week ending July 6, 1977).
That got me thinking about contemporary events tied to
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Story This could be a big deal, but I'm not sure on account of I'm dumb.
I haven't been able to really enjoy the Avengers since Brian Michael Bendis "disassembled" them nearly two decades ago. But I am so enthusiastic about the upcoming series by Paul Levitz and Alan Davis that I thought I'd revisit some of the attempts
Read more…ONLINE FUNDRAISER SET UP FOR PETER DAVID
'Hulk' Writer Has Medical Problems, Suffered Series of Strokes
Some publishers tout their Free Comic Book Day offerings, and some don't. Find below the PR that's come into the Comics Cave so far for FCBD 2023.
Here's the official full lineup from Diamond Comic Distributors Inc.
DARK HORSE
DARK HORSE COMICS ANN
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Five Fan-Focused Panels Will Highlight Batman: Fear State, DC Horror, Superman, Wonder Woman and Dark Nights: Death Metal
LOS ANGELES - July 7, 2021 - DC is pleased to announce its panel line-up for Comic-Con@Home. Throughout the weekend lo
Read more…From The Hollywood Reporter: "Neal Adams, Comic Book Artist Who Revitalized Batman and Fought for Creators’ Rights, Dies at 80"
Read more…Could members of the Green Lantern Corps create kryptonite if they wanted?
I'm aware the rings can make pretty much anything the wearer can imagine, but in order to make a complex organism like radioactive kryptonite, wouldn't they need to know the
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