Now I was massively into DC comics (and a few Marvels) for most of my life up to my mid-30s when I just could not justify the cost anymore. There are creators that I love, and there are stories that have become the fabric of my personal lore in many ways. It would be very…
Category: Comics
My third comic.
The third comic book I ever recall receiving was Batman Family #19. It was released Aug 2, 1978 so I was 8. There were a lot of firsts for me with this book. This was my first exposure to the art of Michael Golden, P. Craig Russell and Michael Kaluta as well as a character…
My second comic.
The second comic book I ever recall receiving was Batman Family #12. It was released Jul 6, 1977, and it must have still been on the newstand since I am fairly certain I received this after DC Special #29! This was my first exposure to the pencils of Marshall Rogers and his Man-Bat was DA…
My very first comic.
DC Special #29 was released on Aug 3, 1977 and is the very first comic book I ever had. I’m not sure why, but my father brought this home one day. And while most kids loved the “modern” DC characters, it is because of this book that I fell in love with the older Golden…
The Second Beast has arrived.
The Sandman Omnibus Vol II arrived yesterday. It appears to be up there in size and weight with Vol I. Vol III is supposed to be arriving sometime later today. It is quite a beast as well. I’m kind of glad I bought these when I did. With my morning, all extraneous purchases are a…
In my head canon…
I love the real Golden Age Captain Marvel. I love the Golden Age Superman. I LOVE Kerry Callen combining to famous Golden Age comic covers into a new story. THIS is why The Marvel Family should have been merged into Earth-Two! Criminals can’t escape Supers or cap no matter where they escape to! Artist: Kerry…
Krypto and Streaky
An amazing illustration of a more traditional Krypto, including Streaky the Super-Cat! I loves me some Krypto. I’ve always been apathetic to Streaky, Beppo, and Comet though. Artist: Jesse Rubenfeld – http://jesserubenfeld.net/
⌾⌾ Before My Great 2007 Comics Purge ⌾⌾
There are mitigating circumstances why I haven’t gone to see Superman this weekend. However, I am so psyched to see a Krypto in the new film. I love the pure absurdity of a dog with the powers of a Kryptonian! Not a fan of the super-intelligent Silver Age Krypto. Yes, even for me, that was…
Oh poor Matthew.
I’m so sorry to inform you that we are all already in Hell. Big Sigh! Artist: marvinthecrow – https://www.tumblr.com/marvinthecrow
⌾⌾ Before My Great 2007 Comics Purge ⌾⌾
I was the odd child back in the day who loved DC’s Earth-Two with all the characters from the 1940s. I loved the Justice Society of America, and I loved the All-Star Squadron! The real Captain Marvel (from Earth-S) found himself on Earth-Two before this (along with Mary and Jr.) but during the Crisis on…