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The X-Men/Power Rangers Connection

Chris Walker — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:20:44 +0000

August 28th is informally known as “Power Rangers Day”, the anniversary of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers first episode. This year’s anniversary is a big one, as the franchise turns 30! To celebrate this momentous moment in Millennial pop culture, we’re looking back at how the Power Rangers were tied to the X-Men – aside from…

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Why Fantastic Four #1 is Important

Chris Walker — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:43:11 +0000

We here at Back to the Past are pleased as punch to have a copy of Fantastic Four #1 coming to auction this weekend! While the Fantastic Four have been a lil out-of-focus in the Marvel Studios era, they are poised to get their due pretty soon. Which is good, because the Marvel Cinematic Universe…

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Is There Value In Obscure Comics?

Chris Walker — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:45:22 +0000

Welcome back to Hammer Drops! Each week, we illustrate what we’ve learned in thirty years of selling collectibles using examples from our recent auctions. This week, our attention is drawn to an unexpected result from our December 11 auction session. Imagine you were presented with three comics. Two are among the most iconic Spider-Man issues…

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RETRO REVIEW: Fantastic Four # 16

Greg Turner — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:00:54 +0000

Time for another Marvel Comics’ RETRO REVIEW, I think. So with that in mind, I’ve selected Fantastic Four # 16, cover dated July 1963, to review. This issue is entitled “The Micro-World Of Doctor Doom!” and features a special guest star; the amazing Ant-Man! It’s written by Stan “the Man” Lee and penciled by Jack “King” Kirby, with inks provided…

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Strange Times & Places: Stan Lee’s Just Imagine, Part 2

Chris Walker — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:00:10 +0000

Welcome back to Strange Times & Places, where we’re wrapping up our look at Stan Lee’s efforts to recreate the DCU universe – Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating the DC Universe! How’s It Different? Imaginary Story, with dash of IRL For Want of a Nail. What’s The Story? Just Imagine: Robin: A surly young foundling…

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Strange Times & Places: Stan Lee’s Just Imagine, Part 1

Chris Walker — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:00:22 +0000

Welcome back to Strange Times & Places, where today we’re honoring the legacy of Stan Lee by looking at one of the most elaborate alternate realities ever conceived for comics – Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating the DC Universe! How’s It Different? By gadfree, this one’s hard to classify. Imaginary Story is probably the best…

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RETRO REVIEW: Marvel Premiere # 3

Greg Turner — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:00:56 +0000

Hi gang! Glad you all found your way back to my humble post. This week it’s time for another RETRO REVIEW. So, a couple of weeks ago I was rummaging around in the Marvel Comics annex of the great comic book vault and unearthed my copy of Marvel Premiere # 3, featuring Dr. Strange, Master…

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RETRO REVIEW: Thor # 200

Greg Turner — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:00:05 +0000

I’m happy to see you made it back for a new RETRO REVIEW. This week, from the Marvel Comics annex of the comic book vault, I have pulled out Thor # 200, cover dated June 1972. The cover sports a great illustration, both penciled and inked by, John Buscema. The story within is entitled; “Beware!…

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RETRO REVIEW: Silver Surfer # 4

Greg Turner — Fri, 25 May 2018 11:00:32 +0000

Hi gang! This week is going to have to be a new/old RETRO REVIEW, so I present The Silver Surfer # 4, from Marvel Comics, cover dated February 1969. First you are hit by the great John Buscema cover, featuring the Silver Surfer streaking at the Mighty Thor, who is poised to slam the Surfer with his…

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Fabulous Finds: New York Comic Art Programs

Greg Turner — Fri, 18 May 2018 11:00:46 +0000

Welcome to this week’s Fabulous Find. I will be looking at the first couple, or four (4) of New York Comic Art Convention programs. All of these covers were printed in fabulous black and white. Just so you don’t think I’m crating you by not scanning them in color when I get to them below! The…

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