One of the hugest steps forward for the growing popularity of the Man of Steel in his earliest years and the event that represents the apex of the Superman fad which opened the floodgates to dozens of similar costumed champions in the pages of dozens of comic books was the arrival of Superman on the … Continue reading SUPERMAN: MATINEE IDOL Times Three
Another post from my Marvel.com blog of years gone by, this one once again answering questions asked by the readers. Reader Questions 1 September 1, 2009 | 1:00 AM | By Tom_Brevoort | In General A day of sickness put me behind on this by 24 otherwise-uneventful hours, but here I am, back and ready … Continue reading Blah Blah Blog – Reader Questions 1
E-MAN #4 was another issue of the series that came into my possession sealed within one of the plastic 3-Bags of reissued classic Charlton releases put out by Modern Comics in the late 1970s and sold in discount department stores, supermarkets and the like. There was a feeling of these books being a bit "off-brand" … Continue reading BHOC: E-MAN #4
Here's a final look at the AMAZING HEROES Preview Special for 1984, showcasing the series and storylines that were going to be making their way to a comic shop near you in the coming months. Most of these plans for the JC incarnation of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents failed to materialize. VOID INDIGO did see print, but … Continue reading AMAZING HEROES #39 1984 PREVIEW SPECIAL, T-Z
THE ATOM is one of those Silver Age series that never entirely made a huge impact on be back when I was a young collector. But looking back on these issues today, I can appreciate the skill with which these stories were created. In that early 1960s period, DC's staff was still very concerned about … Continue reading WC: THE ATOM #11
Another post from my ancient Marvel blog answering another flock of questions from the fans. Reader Questions 2 September 2, 2009 | 1:00 AM | By Tom_Brevoort | In General All right, here are a few more answers to the questions you wanted to ask! >I'm sure you've noticed how good Dan Slott is with … Continue reading Blah Blah Blog – Reader Questions 2
E-MAN was definitely popular with somebody who was making the selections for what to reprint as part of the Modern Comics 3-Bag offerings that would be distributed through discount department stores and supermarkets. Of the ten-issue run of the series, six of them were reissued by Modern, albeit in a haphazard order. I really think … Continue reading BHOC: E-MAN #3
Wrapping up our coverage of the first issue of DC's in-house comic book fanzine, THE AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS. The series ran for 17 issues, as well as a few special releases both immediately before and during its run. It remains a treasure trove of information and artifacts about the National Periodical Publications of … Continue reading THE AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS #1, Part 3
Steve Ditko was one of the most popular and distinctive artists of the Silver Age of Comics, one who is well-regarded for his many contributions to the field. He was also, at least past a certain point, a devotee of and believer in the tenets of Objectivism, the belief systems pioneered by author Ayn Rand … Continue reading Brand Echh: Mr. A
A post from my old Marvel blog in which I answer more questions from the readers. Reader Questions 3 September 4, 2009 | 1:00 AM | By Tom_Brevoort | In General Sorry I missed a day on this, folks-not quite over my little illness, and had a lot of catching up to do. Nonetheless, here … Continue reading Blah Blah Blog – Reader Questions 3
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