This nifty little treasure came through the shop last week, so I took the chance to get some closeups! “Haunted House” was a board game produced by Ideal in 1962, and gave four players a tour of a ghostly mansion full of traps and spooky surprises. By modern standards, the fright factor is laughable, but…
Details(Contributed by Greg Turner and originally published in the fanzine Ditkomania, Number 74, dated September 2009. – ed.) Steve Ditko has never been known for his work on the Legion of Super-Heroes, but back in the years 1979 through 1981, he put his talents to work, penciling two back-up Legion stories and five full issues…
DetailsDoctor Strange # 2 cover dated August 1974. This is the second in a five part storyline running through Dr. Strange # 1 through Doctor Strange # 5 (though issue # 3 was primarily a reprint of Steve Ditko;s introduction of Clea). The book showcases a beautiful Frank Brunner cover (Beside Ditko, I feel Brunner was…
DetailsAction Comics #1, for those who may not know, is the first appearance of Superman. Created by Joe Shuster & Jerry Siegel, this comic debuted with a 200,000 copy print run in 1938 with a cover price of ten cents. It’s likely the most recognizable classic comics cover, and has been reproduced and imitated countless…
DetailsIt’s not often that a batch of photos cross my desk that have specific addresses written on them, so when one does, I always enjoy checking out how similar the area looks now, versus whatever period is in the photo. This week we found a nice example! Google Street View isn’t always pinpoint accurate, as…
DetailsThe angelic face makes us think we’re headed for your typical Victorian best Christmas wishes. That dazed opiate-laden stare gives us reassurance that there couldn’t be any surprises here. But what’s that she’s holding? Dear GOD, it’s Santa’s Satanic disembodied head! This has got to be one of those moments where we have a distinctly…
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