This is the second installment of my top of the pile column. Last week there was some really good books and I touch on them at the end. This week I've got a new DC book, a new comic from Brian Wood and some more Thanos goodness. The Flash #44 - Perfect Storm Finale Writer... Continue Reading →
Top of the Pile – Week of April 4th 2018
I thought I might do something a little different and write about some of the comics I am looking forward to reading this week from the new release pile. Let’s get started with the first issue… The Jetsons #6 (6 of 6) Writer - Jimmy Palmiotti Artist - Pier Brito Colorist - Paul Mounts Letterer... Continue Reading →
Mickey Mouse, Corporate Schill
Recently I went to the NorthEast Comic Com & Collectibles Extravaganza. It was hardly an extravaganza but there were a few comic dealers there and I did come home with a full bag. One of the most interesting things I found was in the dollar bins, a copy of Mickey and Goofy explore the UNIVERSE... Continue Reading →
Comic Book Sets
I collect comic books for fun. I love to read ‘em. I love to organize ‘em. I love to catalog ‘em. I love putting them in bags to preserve them for future generations. I love trying to decide if I am going to keep all my new 52 comics together or if I am... Continue Reading →
Seven to Eternity
“On September 15th, 1981, a boy named Jack Sawyer stood where the water and the land come together, hands in the pockets of his jeans, looking out at the steady Atlantic” - The Talisman - Stephen King and Peter Straub Have you ever read a story that made you feel amazing? One of my favorite... Continue Reading →
The Saga of Crystar, Crystal Warrior
My interest in comics featuring licensed properties was recently piqued when I found a copy of Marvel comics “The Dark Crystal” #1 in a dollar bin. This was the first issue of the comic book movie adaptation that was originally released in Marvel Super Special #24. I had no idea the comic existed and was... Continue Reading →