This week, we find ourselves in the D C Comics section of the comic book vault, found deep below my abode. And I bring up the 1st Issue Special # 9 for us to shine a spotlight on. It is cover dated December 1975, so it would have been on sale around the time of…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where the ideal Expendables line-up would be Matt Hannon, Y.K. Kim, Reb Brown, etc. Today, we’re explaining the first name on that list by watching 991’s Samurai Cop. What’s The Plot? When the vicious Katana Gang invades L.A. and starts cutting a bloody swath through…
DetailsWelcome back to another Fabulous Find. This week I’m repeating/reprinting, with some editing, one of my all time, favorite, Fabulous Finds; the 1967, or possibly 1968, Marx Marvel Super Hero Express Train. I’ve heard that this is considered the Holy Grail of Marvel Collectibles. According to the 2007 Marvel Silver Age Collectibles book by J. Ballman, it…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where b-movie stars are the best movie stars. Today, we’re looking at another Reb Brown action vehicle, 1987’s Strike Commando! What’s The Plot? Elite “strike commando” Michael Ransom (Reb Brown) is betrayed and left for dead by the shady Colonel Radek and must make his…
DetailsHey, hey, hey, it’s time for another RETRO REVIEW and this week I’ve dug through the Marvel Comics section of the comics vault and unearthed Hercules, Prince of Power # 1, cover dated September 1982. I should mentioned that the subtitle, Prince of Power, is only listed on the cover and is not listed as…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where the author is the editor and can change his mind at the last second. Since the full series set came out last week, we’re taking a look at the pilot episode of 1990’s Cop Rock this week. What’s The Plot? The episode follows several…
DetailsPresenting a new Fabulous Find … this week, the 1977 Marvel Superhero Gift Pack! So what exactly is a superhero gift pack? Well, today it means a whole lot more than back in 1977. In 1977, the Marvel Superhero Gift Pack was simply an illustrated box/sleeve with ten different Marvel Comics in it. I’m not really…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where low budget rip-offs have their moment in the sun. Today, we’re watching the beat for beat retake of Predator called RoboWar (1988). What’s The Plot? The elite BAM squad mercenaries go down to South America on a secret mission for the U.S. government. Once…
DetailsWelcome to a new RETRO REVIEW! This week I’ve unearthed a Charlton Comics comic book for us to take a look at. The comic is: Flash Gordon # 13, cover dated April 1969. Charlton had just assumed the publishing of this character, as the first eleven (11) issues were published by King Features from September…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where we though Captain America: Civil War was pretty darned good. Today, we’re watching a Captain America sequel that’s not so good – 1979’s Captain America II: Death Too Soon! What’s The Plot? Revolutionary terrorist Miguel kidnaps a government research scientist to create a biological…
DetailsAlmost fifty years ago a group of dedicated comic book fans came together in the city of Pittsburg, PA and formed the Pittsburgh Comix Club. Their love of comics became almost legendary, as their group got together and dressed as comic book characters and attended local comic book conventions, almost before “cosplay” was even invented.…
DetailsWednesday, May 11th – Americana Broadcast @6PM Eastern This session is both in the showroom and online – join us in person or live via Proxibid. Our bi-weekly Wednesday broadcast continues with another spiffy selection of comics & collectibles from around the pop culture world. Browse the catalog, prebid and join us live online via Proxibid.com/backtothepast Saturday, May…
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