From D C Comics, cover dated March 1974, comes The Shadow # 3. This short-lived series only lasted for twelve (12) bi-monthly issues between October 1973 and September 1985. This issue sports a terrific cover drawn by artist Michael Wm. Kaluta, both pencils and inks. Kaluta was a very talented artist, but unfortunately has never…
DetailsSeveral years ago, I started a series of columns about storyline continuity at the Big Two, and how it had become a far bigger hindrance to good storytelling than an enhancement. With DC’s upcoming reboot, it seems like a good time to share those thoughts again. So, here goes, although I tweaked it a bit,…
DetailsHello and a happy Friday to you all. For today’s Retro Review, I offer Strange Tales # 125, from Marvel Comics. It’s cover dated October 1964, but would have been on the newsstands in July 1964, for the summer school break, where I, as a nine year old, might have spied it upon the spinner…
Details“Now back home to find my bed. I gotta cool buzz chillin’ inside my head. But just before the sun breaks through, I choke a little laugh and think about The trouble that we get into.” Get ‘Em Outta Here, from San Diego’s own Sprung Monkey’s Mr. Funny Face, © 1998. Lyrics by Steve Summers …
DetailsThis week Retro Review looks at Charlton Comic’s Blue Beetle # 1, cover dated June 1967. It features the “new” Blue Beetle, as written and drawn by Steve Ditko, who had recently parted ways with Marvel Comics in a dispute with Stan Lee! The cover itself features the new hero, as well as, another new…
DetailsSaturday was, as expected, a very crowded but exciting day to attended Comic-Con, but it was not without its frustrations. What kind of possible frustrations could there be with a mere 140,000+ people in attendance, you ask? Why, I will tell you. However! First, credit must be given where it is due. Comic-Con has long…
DetailsYes, I know it’s a little early for the next column, but I’m brimming with excitement over being in San Diego and attending Comic-Con, and I simply can’t wait to share some of the major goings-on. So what are some of big things of this year’s Comic-Con? I will tell you. It’s hard to believe…
DetailsThis week, I’m looking at D C Comic’s Ambush Bug # 3. It’s cover dated August 1985, and sports a nifty cover drawn by Keith Giffen with inks by Bob Oksner. This is the third issue in the original four issue mini-series from 1985. The book is billed as “The Ambush Bug History of the DC…
DetailsIn this episode: Stan and Dolores call Back to the Past! Andy shows off some of the silver age comics from the upcoming auction on July 24th! www.proxibid.com/backtothepast Highlights from recent video clips on backtothepast.tv! Scott threatens self harm over Google +! Get yer vote on at ctvr.us/bttp! Dennis shoots straight about all things Adams!
With all of the preparation required to attend San Diego Comic-Con, I unfortunately found myself lacking the time to compose a column this week. Despite that, you’ll find that there are a whole bunch of words below that indicate I must have found time to put something together. Just what did I do, you ask?…
DetailsThis week’s RETRO REVIEW looks at Marvel Comics’s Tales of Suspense # 79 – 81, at least the Captain America half of these three books! The books were cover dated July, August and September 1966. A quick recap of Marvel in the sixties; Marvel was under a strict distribution plan where they were only able…
DetailsIn this episode: Tree down! BTTP Pop Culture Roadshow at Redford IART Festival! Silver Age comic book auction is July 24th! Mullins has new stuff for the showcase! Don’t forget to vote for us at cvtr.us/bttp!
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