Sin City #1
(Dark Horse, 1991)
Reprinted in Dark Horse One for One in 2010
Story & Art by: Frank Miller
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There are names in the history of comics that will forever be lauded. Lee, Kirby, Schuster, Kane…and so many more helped to form the foundation of the industry, as we know it today. But atop that foundation there must be a structure, and others moved in to build on it. Continue reading
Wolverine #7 and #8
(Marvel Comics, 1989)
Writer – Chris Claremont
Artist – John Buscema
Letterer – Ken Bruzenak
Colorist – Mike Rockwitz
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Often the easiest way for a creative team to reboot a character is to make the most simple of changes. The costume. And who doesn’t like a good costume change? At first…everyone. Continue reading
What If…#2
“…Daredevil killed the Kingpin?”
(Marvel Comics, 1989)
Writer – Danny Fingeroth
Penciller – Greg Capullo
Inkers – Akin and Garvey
Letterer - Michael Heisler
Colorist – Evelyn Stein
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Caution! In order to carefully describe the events herein, I’m going to have to spoil the hell out of a couple of storylines. Fortunately, these are stories that took place in 1989, so if you haven’t read them yet, it shouldn’t affect you too much. Continue reading
Detective Comics #603
(DC Comics, 1989)
Writer – Alan Grant
Pencils – Norm Breyfogle
Inks – Steve Mitchell
Colors – Arienne Roy
Letters – Todd Klein
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Detective Comics, before the New 52 re-launch, was one of the two longest running comics series without renumbering. With that longevity comes a mix of feelings. Can a series stay fresh when looking at a 700-plus issue run? Continue reading
“Luke Cage: Hero For Hire” #1
(Marvel Comics, 1972)
Written by Archie Goodwin
Drawn by George Tuska
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I often think the greatest trick a comic writer can pull, aside from creating a new and exciting character, is to re-create an old character, make them viable in today’s market and more importantly, in their own comic universe. One such character is Luke Cage, Power Man. Continue reading
Batman/Judge Dredd: Vendetta in Gotham
(DC/Fleetway, 1993)
Written by: Alan Grant & John Wagner
Art: Cam Kennedy
Color: Digital Chameleon
Lettered: Ken Bruzenak
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There are few characters in comics who could claim to be more morally driven than Batman. His vow never to kill ranks him above most heroes, and his spurning of firearms (with a few exceptions) make him a model for heroes everywhere. Continue reading
West Coast Avengers #1 (of 4)
(Marvel Comics, 1984)
Writer: Roger Stern
Pencils: Bob Hall
Inker: Brett Breeding
Letters: Joe Rosen
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
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There is one title that, whenever I see it floating up at me from the dollar box, brings me right back to the eighties, to parachute pants and big hair, and that is West Coast Avengers. Continue reading
The Demon #5
(DC Comics, 1973)
Written & Drawn by: Jack Kirby
Lettered & Inked by: Mike Royer
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The Silver Age is often referred to, not only in terms of its fantastic creativity, but by the creators that were brave enough to change the way people thought about super heroes. Continue reading
Welcome to Tranquility: One Foot in the Grave #1
(DC Comics / Wildstorm, 2010)
WRITTEN BY: Gail Simone
ARTWORK BY: Horacio Domimgues
COLOR ARTWORK BY: Jonny Rench
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Most comic fans know of the recent trials of Gail Simone. The fan-favorite writer of Continue reading
Fever Ridge #1
(IDW, February 2013)
WRITTEN BY: Michael Heimos
ARTWORK BY: Nick Runge
COLOR ARTWORK BY: Jordie Bellaire
LETTERING BY: Brandon Destefano
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This week, as you’re browsing the longboxes while waiting for your comic book purveyor to deliver into your hands the magical pile that has collected in your pull box, keep your eyes open in the top left corner for the letters “IDW”. Continue reading