nbsp; Here’s an unusual offering from Marvel - the Chris Claremont Anniversary Special. I’m not sure what anniversary it celebrates, because there’s no indication anywhere in the issue, not so much as an editor’s note to provide a reason for the tribute. ...

nbsp; For quite a few years on this humble blog I’ve tried to cover the big EVENT BOOKS that Marvel and DC have rained down in ever-increasing numbers. As someone once said, I ain’t doin’ that no more. I think it’s safe to say that I’m suffering Event Burnout,...

nbsp; My pal James Cassara is back with a Guest Review - this time with a holiday theme The history of holiday themed comics, specifically those marketed for and celebrating December 25, goes far back in the history of comic book publishing. Some of...

nbsp; I was talking to an good friend this week and he asked, What’s good out there? (In other words, what are the best comics to read.) I hesitated, because there aren’t many comics out there that really fire up my enthusiasm. But there is one that I really look forward...

nbsp; Back to serve as a preview, perhaps, for the upcoming film (hopefully it’ll be safe to return to movie theaters by the time it’s released), Marvel has revived The Eternals in a new series. The focus here is on Ikaris, the point man and powerhouse for the race of...

nbsp; Your pal Chuck is back from the holidays and ready to get back to work - so we’ll start... with an ending. Writer Brian Michael Bendis has, sadly, just wrapped his run on the Superman comic - and this marks his final issue of Action Comics. I know, he can...

nbsp; After knocking off a week for the holidays, today I caught up on two weeks worth of comics. Here’s what I picked up at the comics shop:- Action Comics #1028 - Sorting out some family issues - and an ending.- Avengers #40 - Who will gain the power of the Phoenix?- Comic...

nbsp; Delayed by COVID, the second Wonder Woman movie - WW84 - has finally been released to the public, both to those theaters now open to the public, and via the HBOMax streaming service. This movie had a lot to live up to - the first film remains the best of the new...

nbsp; Whew It’s been a hectic week, and I was late getting to the comics shop (as ever, the real world - and working for a living - gets in the way). Here’s what I picked up this week:- Comic Book History of Animation #1 - How it began - Norse Mythology #3 - Classic...

nbsp; Here’s what I picked up at the comics shop today:- Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1 - The vacation from heck - Fire Power #6 - A shocking turn of events- Marvel Snapshots: Civil War #1 - What is Maria Hill doing?- Strange Adventures #7 - Adam Strange is not a superhero.- Thor #10 -...

nbsp; Here’s what I picked up at the comics shop today:- Action Comics #1027 - The Kent Family goes to war.- Fantastic Four: Antithesis #4 (of 4) - Reed goes cosmic - Legion of Super-Heroes #11 - A major threat returns - Power Pack #1 - There kids are back - Shang-Chi #3 - Family...

nbsp; This is what I picked up at the comics shop today:- Avengers: Marvel Snapshot #1 - Heroics from a different angle - Fantastic Four #26 - Company is coming to town - Usagi Yojimbo #14 - Fighting against impossible odds And I received these comics for...

nbsp; This is one that deserves your undivided attention. Cutting Edge is a tremendous new series with amazing art and a powerful, unique story. It begins with a gathering of extraordinary people from around the world - artists, scientists, media icons and many...

nbsp; Here’s what I picked up at the comics shop today:- Green Lantern #9 - Hal loves Carol - Hawkman #29 - End of the road - Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: The Seven Wives Club - Teaming Mignola and Adam Hughes - Iron Man #3 - A very powerful foe returns.- Strange Academy #5 - Under attack-...

nbsp; My pal James Cassara delivers a Guest Review about Atlas At War (a book I’ve been meaning to pick up), which reprints some classic war stories. Here’s James: Ask most Baby Boomer comic book collectors historians which company is most closely associated with...

nbsp; I’ve been on the run and didn’t post this week’s score Here’s what I picked up at the comics shop:- Avengers #38 - New danger from an old enemy - Fire Power #5 - Showdown - Norse Mythology #2 - Tall tales - Thor #9 - The doctor is in.- Young Justice #20 - The end of the road. ...

nbsp; This series has certainly been fun, especially for a fan of Neal Adams (like me). I’m also a fan of Mark Waid’s writing, so I admit I was predisposed to like this mini-series. Happily, Fantastic Four: Antithesis doesn’t disappoint. It gives us a...

nbsp; Here’s what I picked up at the comic book shop today:- ACTION COMICS #1026 - The Kent family faces death incarnate - FANTASTIC FOUR: ANTITHESIS #3 - More powerful than Galactus?- LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #10 - First kiss - SHANG-CHI #2 - Family feud - STRANGE ACADEMY #4 - That’s one...

nbsp; Slim Pickings today Here’s what I picked up at the comics shop today:- Fantastic Four #25 - A turning point for the team - Iron Man #2 - Has Tony Stark really changed? And I received these comics for review:- Blade Runner 2019 #11 - Back home after a trip off-world.-...

nbsp; It’s the small details that get under the skin. I’ve really been enjoying Brian Michael Bendis’ take on Superman - but the beginning of this issue shows one of his weaknesses. The story opens with Superman fighting a powerful alien in front of the...

nbsp; Here’s what I picked up today at the comics shop:- Avengers #37 - Wrapping up the Moon Knight monstrosity.- Batman’s Grave #11 (of 12) - War in the streets - Green Lantern #8 - Into the Antimatter universe - Hawkman #28 - Death comes calling - Strange Adventures #6 (of 12) -...

nbsp; This was a happy surprise I had read and enjoyed Neil Gaiman’s adaptation of the original myths that make up his book Norse Mythology, and now those stories are being adapted into comic book form, guided by P. Craig Russell. These are the original tales as sorted by Gaiman...

nbsp; My schedule kept me from dropping by the comics shop for my usual Wednesday visit - but here’s what I picked up today:- ADVENTUREMAN #4 - The new team arises - FIRE POWER #4 - A night out becomes a nightmare - NORSE MYTHOLOGY #1 - Gaiman and Russell, together again - THOR #8 - Why is...

nbsp; As a fan of the character since his first appearance, I’m glad to see Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, back in his own title again The character’s genesis was tied into the Kung Fu craze of the early ’70s, though those comics eventually moved in different directions - but...

nbsp; Slim pickings this week Here’s what I picked up at ye olde comics shop:- Avengers #36 - The Black Panther vs. Moon Knight - Fantastic Four #24 - An icy blast from the past - Legion of Super-Heroes #9 - Who’s kissing who?- Shang-Chi #1 - Return of the Master of Kung Fu - Strange...