Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Spider-Woman #6, Marvel Comics, September 1978. People love deals and were bringing them up to me in piles. I was adding up one pile in particular when I came to Spider-Woman #6. I honestly stopped, stood there and admired the book for a bit. I was gonna tell the guy it wasn't supposed to be in those bins but thought that a bit petty, then I thought I’d let him buy it and offer $4 to buy it back! Thankfully I didn't go there.
52 weeks. 52 different writers. 2 trade paperbacks or hardcovers a week. Each week I’ll take a look at a different writer and read two different collected editions from within that person’s repertoire to help in the examination of their work: Brian K. Vaughn.
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Miller, Lee, Williams, Wrightson, Steranko, Raymond.
Hi folks, welcome to ARCHIE G’s. I’m your waiter, Raoul. Here at ARCHIE G’s, we don’t think you can make a dependable Pull List decision based on the first serving of a comic. Publishers throw everything they’ve got at a…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk about comic stuff with producer Shekky Feldstein. So just sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support…
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Releases October 1987. Mike Mignola art on The Phantom Stranger, plus Ronin trade paperback.
Wonder Woman #98, DC Comics, May 1958. All Star Comics #8 is all the rage these days. I know a few guys just itching to get their hands on one before the prices get out of reach. This week I’ll offer an alternative to those who want to play the Wonder Woman game.
52 weeks. 52 different writers. 2 trade paperbacks or hardcovers a week. Each week I’ll take a look at a different writer and read two different collected editions from within that person’s repertoire to help in the examination of their work: John Ostrander.
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Frazetta, Kirby, Ditko, Raymond, Lee, Williams.
Once you have an established shop you may wish to sell your wares at a comic book convention. You are no longer testing the waters of comic book retail as you did before you opened shop, but rather you are…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk comics with producer Shekky Feldstein. So why don’t you kick back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support…
Rebellion’s first foray into original art size books, Zenith Phase One Apex Edition offers up a rare treat for fans and collectors. The Apex Edition is a full size reproduction of the original artwork from Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell’s seminal superhero…
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Releases August 1987. DC's second prestige format series premieres, riding the coattails of The Dark Knight Returns. The Shadow monthly by Bill Sienkiewicz and The Shadow trade paperback make the back page.
Action Comics #419, DC Comics, December 1972 Time to step aside and let first-time guest Spotlight writer Carey take the Stage. Is it me or did Carey just dis my brilliant Friday Foster pick? If I didn’t like Carey’s pick…
52 weeks. 52 different writers. 2 trade paperbacks or hardcovers a week. Each week I’ll take a look at a different writer and read two different collected editions from within that person’s repertoire to help in the examination of their work: Warren Ellis.
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Kirby, Mignola, Powell, Colan, Ribic, Williamson, Tuska, Chiaramonte.
“Dear Doc Curmudgeon” is a column by Clint McElroy made up of completely fabricated responses to mostly fabricated questions. But you knew that due to your discerning nature and brilliant mind which would never fall for a columnist trying to…
A couple of weeks ago my brother gave me a shout and asked if I wanted to go see the Ant-Man movie. I had been meaning to go and see the movie but somehow never had made it to the…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk comic talk with what appears to be a tipsy producer Shekky Feldstein. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you…
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Releases December ’86. Legends gets the front page, another Byrne blockbuster title that has faded over time. Closing out is a farewell to Julie Schwartz.
Detective Comics #27, DC Comics, May 1939. I’ve always wanted to write-up a complicated essay on Detective Comics #27. Over the years I’ve had a couple of abortive starts, giving up when I realized the work needed to do it right. I would like to express my view though. So what’s a guy to do?