Author: Lauren Sisselman

by Lauren Sisselman | August 1, 2021

ComicConnect is known for getting impressive and hard-to-find books from all eras. From platinum age to more modern fare, Comic Connect auctions have sold record-breaking books through the years, making them one of the most highly regarded comic auction sites on the internet. In this pulp-focused event...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 27, 2021

Everything is still Archie here, and we are not done celebrating the eternal teenager's 80th birthday! While there is a slew of Archie Comics to pick from, here are three that are largely overlooked by comic collectors overall. From pinup queens to the first diverse character in...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 21, 2021

Two years after 1989 Batman's debut, and on the heels of the highly anticipated sequel, Data East cashed in on Batmania and released Batman. This is the first time we see the DC character brought to solid-state life. The machine is hands down one of the best...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 15, 2021

Since its theatrical debut in 1984, Ghostbusters has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations across the globe. From toys to video games, to popular juices, to remakes, this franchise has seen it all! And thanks to the creative minds at Stern Pinball, Ghostbusters also got...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 1, 2021

Spider-Man, Spider-Man! Does whatever a spider can -- but can spiders play pinball? Gottlieb decide to answer that question in 1980 with a hearty yes! The Amazing Spider-Man was brought to solid-state life in the spring of 1980, sparking the imagination of kids in arcades everywhere. The...

by Lauren Sisselman | April 28, 2021

In 1995 Justice League Task Force made its debut in the video game world with little fanfare and even worse reviews. Developed by Sunsoft and released by Acclaim, this typical fighting game featured Justice League staples such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Aquaman, and of...

by Lauren Sisselman | April 22, 2021

This year, the mirth of a nation is turning 80! Since his debut in MLJ's Pep Comics #22, Archie and his pals and gals have been entertaining readers of all ages for 80 years, with no signs of slowing down. Archie has seen a lot in 80...

by Lauren Sisselman | April 19, 2021

When you think of iconic movies from the 1980s, chances are you think of the staples like Ferris Bueler's Day Off, Ghostbusters, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and the legendary Back to the Future. Back to the Future defined a movie-going generation. It spawned two sequels, comic...

by Lauren Sisselman | April 16, 2021

Rock and roll and pinball are two peas in a pod. When pinball hit its stride in the 1970s, companies pined to create machines based off of popular musicians of the time -- KISS and Elton John both have machines from that era. But one band has...

by Lauren Sisselman | November 2, 2020

Are you still on the hunt for more 80's horror-based video games? Then look no further than LJN's Friday the 13th, released in February of 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This game is considered to be one of the worst games...