The DC Explosion was finally upon us! As advertised for months leading up to this moment, DC's entire line of titles increased their cover price to 50 cents from 35, adding an additional 8 pages of story to each issue. This was an attempt to combat the low profit margin that comic books were able … Continue reading BHOC: FLASH #265
The overwhelming success of the 1966 BATMAN television program didn't just set off an explosive wave of popularity for comic book super heroes, it also had an impact on the television field. Because when any show is successful, rival networks often moved to create something similar, so as to draft off of the national interest. … Continue reading Brand Echh: Captain Nice #1
Another post from more than a decade ago, in which I answer a bunch more questions asked by the readers of my Marvel blog. Reader Questions 4 September 9, 2009 | 1:00 AM | By Tom_Brevoort | In General Before I get into things today, Joe Q wanted me to pass along the message that, … Continue reading Blah Blah Blog – Reader Questions 4
I've spoken before about how the very first comic shop I ever encountered, the Heroes World outlet in Levittown, New York, was situated in the same shopping complex where my father worked for Chase Manhattan Bank. What this meant practically is that I could occasionally prevail upon him to stop by the store on his … Continue reading BHOC: FANTASTIC FOUR #102
This issue of JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY represents the beginning of the fully-formed period of Thor's adventures. While launched over a year before in issue #83, the strip was swiftly handed over by editor Stan Lee to other creators to write and draw--Jack Kirby's talents were needed elsewhere, it seemed--and consequently, the series wasn't working as … Continue reading WC: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #101
More questions from fans asked at my old Marvel blog of years ago and answered by me back then. Reader Questions 5 September 10, 2009 | 1:00 AM | By Tom_Brevoort | In General Whew! Where do the hours go? While in theory a three-day holiday weekend is a great time to kick back and … Continue reading Blah Blah Blog – Reader Questions 5
Back at my local 7-11, new comics continued to come in regularly every Thursday, and I was there every week without fill (except in extenuating circumstances such as sickness or family vacations and the like) to pick up the new books. It's a pattern that continues to this day. This issue of DAREDEVIL greeted me … Continue reading BHOC: DAREDEVIL #154
Another stack of photographs from bygone eras showcasing either comic books on sale in their native eras or the readers of those days enjoying them.
Another of my many Marvel blog posts responding to queries put forth by the audience. Reader Questions 6 September 14, 2009 | 1:00 AM | By Tom_Brevoort | In General A new week begins, and now we start to get to the more difficult questions. So let's see what I can make of these: >Remember … Continue reading Blah Blah Blog – Reader Questions 6
This issue of HERCULES was another book that I got out of the Modern Comics 3-Bags of comics that I purchased at the local Two Guys discount department store. And like the earlier issue that I spoke about, it wasn't a comic book that appealed to me, but figuring that Hercules was an Avenger over … Continue reading BHOC: HERCULES #10
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