The Fifteen Best Projects That I Edited

So here's the sort of mental exercise that I undertake on days when I'm trying to ignore the larger world. I just recently celebrated my 35th Anniversary of being hired to work in Editorial at Marvel. Over the course of those 35 years, I've had the pleasure of working on a huge variety of projects. … Continue reading The Fifteen Best Projects That I Edited

Blah Blah Blog: Classic or Catastrophe–YOU DECIDE!

A post from my old Marvel blog about the cyclical nature of the audience's response. Classic or Catastrophe--YOU DECIDE! April 28, 2007 | 1:00 AM | By Tom_Brevoort | In General I was tickled to discover that I'd made the top of somebody's kill-list. You know the ones, the "what I'd do if I miraculously … Continue reading Blah Blah Blog: Classic or Catastrophe–YOU DECIDE!

Great Covers – MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #4

Another cover where the copy puts it over the top. This Bob Layton SECRET WARS cover has a strong idea behind it, hearkening back to Steranko’s classic HULK ANNUAL #1 cover. But it’s the copy that sets the stakes and the tone, and helps to create the overall effect.