Yes, it is almost the fourth of July, the birthday of the United States of America, but I’m featuring a slightly different hero, no not Superman, who is American as mom’s apple pie, well he was until that certain recent story, where he renounces his U. S. citizenship. But already D C Comics is back…
DetailsIn this episode: What the…Nazi truck? Andy showcases some items from the Tuesday night auction! Mullins expands the quality back issues showcase and wall! Pete puts 200 eBay store items on sale 50% off! Andy sears the skin off his forehead with a 1950’s home suntan kit! Scott’s headed off on vacation, so see ya!…
DetailsAttention, DC Editorial: I’m not one to say I told you so, but, I will tell you anyway: I told you so. Or at least, I’ve been trying to. For awhile now. What have I been trying to tell you, you ask? Why, I will tell you what I’ve been trying to tell you. Superman…
DetailsGreetings and welcome back for another edition of Greg Turner’s RETRO REVIEW. This week, by popular demand, well actually maybe not, I bring to your attention, Dazzler # 1, cover dated March 1981, from the Marvel Comics Group! This comic is written by Tom DeFalco and is pencilled by John Romita Jr., with inks provided…
DetailsIn this episode: Microsoft relaunches Windows with a new #1 version! On location in the bat cave! Captain America event is going on Tuesday, join us! Free raffle for a Captain America promo poster! Nigel P. Bumbershoot brings another round of high grade Marvels! Hawkeye gets himself into a tight scratch! Pete’s got Hulk Hogan…
DetailsLast week, as you’ll remember, I spoke of DC Comics’ upcoming line-wide relaunch. And how it was not the first time DC had been to that dance, nor had it been the first time that we all accompanied them, as much as they would have us believe otherwise. That first dance, of course, was 1985’s…
DetailsThis week I’m writing about Jon Sable, Freelance # 1, from First Comics. The comic is cover dated December 1983 and features a very nice Mike Grell cover. It’s done as a black and white drawing with red accents, as you can see to the left. The story is entitled; The Target” and is is…
DetailsIn this episode: Anonymous whistleblower speaks out about the comics industry! The fortress of solitude! Mike shows off the new classic monster section in the showroom! Captain America Appreciation Night is June 21st, includes a sale! Andy shows off a vintage war bond poster! What does Pete have on live eBay listings this week? James…
DetailsHey, wanna win a prize? Guess what comic book company said the following: “Change; real, permanent change; is on the way. Changes that will affect our top line of heroes.” If you guessed that quote was from DC Comics regarding their revamp of the DC Universe, then congratulations; you’re correct. Come on in and pick…
DetailsGreetings and salutations! This week’s Retro Review looks at D C Comics Blue Devil # 1, cover dated December 1984. It’s got a great ‘romance-style’ cover by artist Paris Cullins announcing that the book features Danny and Sharon’s first date! Wow, that certainly would have had the young boys lining up to buy this comic,…
DetailsIn this episode: Captain Cold tweets his wiener! The vacant lot out behind the supermarket! Thank you for supporting the Mutt March 2011! What did you think about X-Men First Class? Flashpoint comics stay 20% off! 400 lot Pop Culture auction June 28th @ 6PM! Resin Joker with 2 heads! 1966 Batmobile kit! Lord of…
DetailsLast week, as you’ll remember, I talked about how DC Comics once again, inadvertently, found themselves victims of poor timing by publishing a story that didn’t set too well with some, in part because of its proximity to a real life event. The story, of course, was Superman renouncing his U.S. citizenship in Action Comics…
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