THE FLASH #DC-22 November, 1973 Probably the second comic book I ever bought (the first was SUPERMAN #268), this 100-Page issue of FLASH had a profound effect. Instantaneously, the Flash became my favorite super hero, propelled by the streamlined imagery of Carmine Infantino, and the deft, friendly scripting of John Broome. It also ignited my … Continue reading BHOCOS: FLASH #DC-22
Frank Miller once said that retro is “nostalgia with a nose-ring”—and the clear implication is that nostalgia is ultimately a bad thing, something to be avoided. Which might carry a bit more weight had it not come from the mouth of someone who went on to do a sequel to Dark Knight Returns—and even if … Continue reading Life In A Four Color World column on SUPERMAN #268, 2003
SUPERMAN #268 October, 1973 SUPERMAN #268 was the first comic book I ever bought–or, more correctly, the first comic book that was bought for me. We got it at the local 7-11 during one of my father’s periodic cigarette runs. While there, I seemed intrigued by the comic book rack–I’d encountered many of the characters … Continue reading BHOCOS: SUPERMAN #268
Around fifteen years ago, on an old website, I did a series of short posts concerning assorted comics that I read growing up and the impact they had on me. As I’ve got all all of that material archived and most people haven’t seen it, I thought I’d serialize them here. I’ll likely add new … Continue reading BHOCOS: Original Series
The Tom Brevoort Experience 