Welcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where we’re prepping for the Oscars by watching stuff worthy of a Razzie. This week, we’re watching 1950’s Rocketship X-M. What’s The Plot? A brave five man crew heads out into space on the first manned rocket mission. Their destination is the moon, but getting…
DetailsGreetings all, it’s time for a new Fabulous Find. And this week I thought I’d bring to light something a little newer than I usually feature. So from 2003, I bring you … Twisted ToyFare Theatre Volume 1, published by Gareb Shamus Enterprises, Inc., doing business as, Wizard Entertainment. Yep, that’s right, Twisted ToyFare Theatre…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where I just turned 26! To celebrate, I’m treating you guys to a rundown of childhood favorite (which happens to be pretty poorly made), 1997’s Steel! What’s The Plot? Brilliant military weapons designer/literal giant John Henry Irons (basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal) quits the army after…
DetailsWelcome back for another RETRO REVIEW, who knows what number? Or how long I’ll be doing these things? But since I’m still here, I’ll simply carry on. This week it’s time to look at a book from Marvel Comics. And since two weeks ago I wrote about a Dark Horse Comics Star Wars comic book,…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where it’s a crime we’re only just now getting around to one of most legendary “so bad, it’s good” flicks ever made – 1990’s Troll 2. What’s The Plot? A “happy” nuclear family is lured to the tiny town of Nilbog for a vacation only…
DetailsWednesday, January 27th – Americana Broadcast Featuring Vintage Comics & Magazines @6PM Eastern This session is both in the showroom and online – join us in person or live via Proxibid. Our bi-weekly Americana Broadcast is open for both showroom and online bidding. Join us for a choice assortment of vintage comics from the Silver to the Modern Age,…
DetailsThis week, I’ve visited the comic book and collectibles vault buried deep beneath the ground, at a secret location, known only to a very few “in the know” people, and I’ve brought to light the 1968 Whitman Aquaman Scourge Of The Sea Big Little Book. It obviously features the DC Comics character, Aquaman, and was…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where good actors go to pay their mortgages. Rarely has that been truer than with this week’s movie, 1991’s Firehead. What’s The Plot? A telekinetic Russian super soldier, Ivan Tibor, goes rogue two years after defecting to the USA and starts blowing up low level…
DetailsEveryone is talking about the new Star Wars movie and can you blame them? It was great! I plan to see it again soon. And with that in mind, I thought I’d pull out a Star Wars comic for this weeks’ RETRO REVIEW. And since it’s time for an independent comic, rather than a Marvel…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where our favorite directors are beneath the notice of even the Razzies. We’re examining the 2003 directorial/screenwriting debut of a man with more money than sense, a poorly handled romantic drama that beats you over the head with its San Francisco setting – James Nguyen’s…
DetailsFirst things first … Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were great and that the new year brings exciting opportunities to you all. I’ll check back in twelve months for your report. But now on to the reason you’re reading this, it’s once again time for a new Fabulous Find. I hope this excites…
DetailsWelcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where I’ve had the acapella version of the Imperial March stuck in my head for over a week. In celebration of the new Star Wars movie currently devouring the world’s money, we’re taking a look at Roger Corman’s attempt to cash in on the original…
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