SPEC CITY: 2nd prints are the new first prints….by Nick L.
I remember a time, not too long ago, no one wanted any 2nd prints. They seemed like merely a consolation prize for those who missed out on the first. I can’t tell you how many times I would ask someone who had been looking for an issue the last several weeks, ”Hey, I got a … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 8/12/2020
FLASH #759 DC COMICS Joshua Williamson’s writing skills are on full display here. His tale which keeps moving forward at a brisk pace while reintroducing many key elements of the Flash mythos is wonderful. And while I have had more than enough of the Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash, his plans here are much simplier … Read more You can’t plant flowers if you haven’t botany
A villain is classically defined as a “character who opposes the hero” or a “deliberate scoundrel or criminal” according to Webster’s dictionary. A hero is said to be “a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability” or “a person admired for achievements and noble qualities” and “one who … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 8/5/2020
STRANGE ADVENTURES #4 DC COMICS Aggravating. Tom King’s story is certainly interesting with this issue seemingly to lead us to believe that Adam Strange has been a pawn of Rann for his entire career. With (perhaps) Adam’s wife and father-in-law in on it. And it is here that my aggravation starts. Since the early … Read more A Superhero guide to face masks
Despite it being months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and there not being any sign of the situation abating, we are still having issues with some customers not wearing masks or wearing them properly. So, as a refresher, let’s review the issue with the help of some of our heroes. Superman. No mask, no entry. He’s … Read more Skybound by Chris R.
This year marks my 10th anniversary working at Graham Crackers. This year also happens to mark the 10th anniversary of Skybound Entertainment. Coincidence? Yea, probably! Over the past decade, there’s been few studios that – in my opinion – have published as many top notch comics, shows, and video games as Skybound has. It’s almost … Read more ADVENTURES IN KAIJU LAND…by Mike W.
Some of my customers in Naperville really do not understand why I am so jacked for the new Rise of Ultraman book. This blog entry will tell you why. I have grown up with Godzilla and Gamera movies but there was so many TV shows that were of the same genre. As far back as … Read more The solitude of comics by JC…
I have always thought of comic reading/collecting as a very solo hobby. I mean we buy our comics and typically take them home and read them alone. The social aspect of the hobby typically comes from when we visit the comics store we shop at, or when we attend conventions. The thing is, pop culture … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 07/15/2020
METAL MEN #8 DC COMICS Being a huge fan of the Metal Men since the beginning (Showcase #37 – 1962) the creations of legendary writer Robert Kanigher and pencillerRoss Andru, I am always excited by their appearances. This title was no different and started off well even though it was somewhat attached to the … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 07/08/2020
EXCITING COMICS #7 ANTARCTIC PRESS Exciting is definately the key word here! Three stories! Three reenvisioned heroes! And plenty of thrills and chills! Darkdevil battles a horse-headed demon for the lives of innocents! The Ghost confronts a strange woman from his past! BlackJaq comes face to face (sort of) with the mastermind behind … Read more |
