Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where today we’re examining another modern, nostalgia-driven remake of a 70s series. This time, it’s Karate Robo Zaborgar. Plot Rundown The criminal syndicate known as Sigma is out to conquer the world and only Japanese secret policeman Yutaka Diamon stands in their way. With the help of his robot partner/motorcycle/kind-of sibling…
DetailsI’m hungry, but I need to write this week’s Fabulous Find. So maybe I should combine the two! This week I bring to you, the 1976 Marvel Lunchbox. It’s a metal lunchbox made by Aladdin Industries and it features Marvel Comics’ characters on all six (6) sides. Plus it’s got a cool, plastic thermos…
DetailsWelcome back to Strange Times & Places, where this week you’re in for a bit of a mind-flip, because we’re looking at Timeslip: The Collection. How’s It Different? This is a slightly strange example, since it’s a For Want of a Nail story…applied to the real world. Timeslip was a feature that ran in Marvel…
DetailsAfter a 60 degree February, we’re not sure what to expect in March, but our auctions will always be sunny! Wednesday, March 1 – Paper/Ephemera and Golden/Silver Age Comics @6PM Eastern This session is both in the showroom and online – join us in person or live via Proxibid. 200 total lots. First up are 100 lots of Silver-Modern Age…
DetailsOkay fans, it’s time for a new RETRO REVIEW. Yippee Kay Ai! And this week, it is time to visit the DC Comics portion of the secret comic book vault buried in a super secret location (think Superman’s Fortress of Solitude) ((or if you’re even older, think Doc Savage’s Fortress of Solitude)). Wait a minute,…
DetailsWelcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where we’re on the cutting edge of Super Sentai! The very first episode of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger recently aired in Japan, and we’re gonna talk about it today. Plot Rundown The evil Space Shogunate Jark Matter has conquered 88 constellations, effectively giving them control of the universe! Their newest conquest is…
DetailsTo put it simply … it’s time for a new Fabulous Find. So who am I to deny you that pleasure? So without further ado, I present for your interest The Jack Kirby Collector # 1, cover dated September 1994. This little fanzine, which would grow to so much more is just a few short…
DetailsWelcome back to Strange Times & Places, where today we’re looking at a one-shot exclusively available with a toy. The cover designates it Superman: The Man of Steel Co-Starring Batman #1, but it is better known by the name in its indicia – Doom Link! How’s It Different? It’s a Royale with Cheese, where a…
DetailsI found myself wandering up and down the Marvel Comics section of my secret comic book vault this week trying to decide on just the right comic for this week’s RETRO REVIEW. The more I thought, the harder it was to decide, until finally, I came to the end of the row and reached the…
DetailsWelcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where we’re taking in a triple feature in under thirty minutes! Enjoy Kamen Rider World, Super Sentai World, and Toei Hero Daishugō. Plot Rundown Kamen Rider World: the evil Shadow Moon, previously defeated by Kamen Rider Black, returns to life as a powerful giant called The Century King. He begins terrorizing…
DetailsHi gang, guess what time it is? It’s time for a new Fabulous Find. And this week, I thought I’d feature another great old Marvel collectible. And what is this great old Marvel collectible? I’m glad you asked. It is a 1960s Marvel No-Prize! That’s right, if you, a Marvel Comics reader, found a…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, which comes out of retirement this week for one last job. Today, we’re watching the newest entry in a series that, like Spider-Man, has been rebooted twice in ten years – Death Race 2050! What’s The Plot? It’s a remake of Death Race 2000, and…
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