Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 12/6/2023
ADVENTURE COMICS #260 FACSIMILE EDITION I really wonder if people like Otto Binder, Lee Elias, and Ramona Fradon had any idea the full and rich history they were creating for DC Comics. Titles like Adventure spotlighted so many, but in early 1959 the title was highlighting Superboy, Green Arrow and Speedy, and Aquaman. And aside … Read more Funko Pops – More Than Just Today’s Beanie Babies By Jake P
In the 90s purposely under-stuffed stuffed animals were all the rage for all walks of life. I myself was a little young to have a collecting habit but I do remember walking into almost any store and seeing a display of Beanie Babies, or being in someone’s home as a guest and seeing a few … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 11/29/2023
DOOM PATROL #99 DC COMICS While I want to complain about the fact that the Big Two keep reaching back into the past to keep releasing these facsimile editions because 80% of their new titles just cannot connect with a large audience, I keep my mouth shut because these old tales are entertaining as … Read more My First Comic Purchase by Frank R.
One of my earliest memories of super-heroes was watching The Justice League Animated Series early mornings before school. Remembering back, my favorite from the bunch was always John Stewart. He was the coolest looking member in the bunch and also was my introduction to the Green Lantern Corps. Growing up, most weekdays after school my … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 11/22/2023 Happy Thanksgiving!
HACK/SLASH BACK TO SCHOOL #2 IMAGE COMICS Zoe Thorogood’s take on Hack/Slash is both gruesome and interesting. From the dreams of the chainsaw wielding former B-movie actress to the weird cut’em in half vertically Frogboy killer, there is a lot of good stuff here. This, of course, assumes that you are either big fans … Read more Black By Kevin H
Friday. There might be snow. That doesn’t matter. It is not a white Friday. It will be a day for Adams. It will be a day for Panthers. It will be a day for Hammers. For Bolts. For Tape. But not for projects. It will be a day for Beacons. It will be a day … Read more Doc’s Reviews For the Week of 11/15/2023
OUTSIDERS #1 DC COMICS Annoying! That’s what this new DC title is … annoying. You know why? Because in 1999, on the very edge of the new century, Warren Ellis and John Cassaday debuted a new Wildstorm title called Planetary and I was immediately hooked. The stories were steeped in pulp action and mysterious … Read more Journey into Comics #382 By Rick B
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I too wanted to be able to share what comic books I give my thanks for. In no particular order here’s a bunch of comics I give thanks for. Thanks to Walter Simonson’s Thor. To this day, nearly 40 years later, every Thor comic is judged against you and … Read more Doc’s Reviews – Week of 11/8/2023
SHAZAM! #5 DC COMICS Mark Waid’s story continues to bounce between insanity and the realism of the human condition. Mercury gets his turn at controlling the Captain (and I thought calling him Shazam back in the 1970’s sounded goofy.) but he’s definitely no better than the rest. But Mary’s taken some time off … Read more Giving Thanks For Theme Covers by Nick L
If there’s anything that I love, it’s holiday themed covers. There’s always a ton of Halloween, Christmas, even Valentine’s Day ones. Thanksgiving ones, however, are a little bit more unusual. Thus, here are 5 of my favorite Thanksgiving covers for your enjoyment as we approach this holiday all about appreciating all the good in your … Read more |
