Author: Norman Robinson

by Norman Robinson | January 8, 2018

If you liked Rorschach from The Watchmen; you would love the latest Doomsday Clock #1. It’s original cover price was $5.99 with artist Gary Frank and writer Geoff Johns at the helm. Everyone’s favorite sociopath Rorschach is on the lenticular cover. This cover...

by Norman Robinson | January 6, 2018

The masterful Todd McFarlane was the artist for Amazing Spider-Man #300, and David Michelinie writes it. It is the essential first appearance of Venom. Over the last month, Amazing Spider-Man #300 is on a roll with its popularity skyrocketing. Long term this is...

by Norman Robinson | January 4, 2018

The Punisher first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #129, script by Jerry Conway and art by Gil Kane and Ross Andru. This is my top pick for a Bronze Age comic to own in 2018. The first appearance has more green profit in dollars...

by Norman Robinson | January 3, 2018

The Silver Age of comics gave birth to the first irradiated arachnid Marvel superhero, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Marvel and DC Silver Age comics are the most easily traded today on an hourly basis. This age of comics was created during John F....

by Norman Robinson | January 2, 2018

There are several titles that I am predicting will increase in price during 2018. I have chosen one comic for each age and will review one per day all week long: the Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, recent comics and finally the...

by Norman Robinson | December 30, 2017

Okay fans, get your favorite energy drink and sit down and buckle up for Harley Quinn #1. This is the first appearance of Harley in her title, art by Terry Dodson and script by team Kessel and Idelson. Let’s begin with Margot...

by Norman Robinson | December 29, 2017

The Thing #1 is the first solo title with loveable Ben Grim (a.k.a.The Thing). The art and script were from John Byrne with art assist from Ron Wilson. The Thing had done team-ups before but never solo as a hero in his...

by Norman Robinson | December 26, 2017

Back in the 1970’s, there was nothing funnier than MAD magazine. In the spirit of Christmas time while playing the Golden Age classics like The Christmas Song; I felt an ode to a number one Golden Age comic would be appropriate. MAD...

by Norman Robinson | December 22, 2017

The Edge of Spider-Verse #2 is the first appearance of Gwen Stacy as Spider-woman, the 25th most popular comic (GoCollect), and a brilliant reversal of storyline from writer Jason Latour and artist Robbi Rodriguez. This issue premiered on September 17, 2014, and...

by Norman Robinson | December 20, 2017

The Savage She-Hulk #1 The origin of She-Hulk, as well as her first appearance, in Savage She-Hulk #1 is too cheap not to buy. Jennifer Walters was saved from assassination by a transfusion of Bruce Banner’s blood and acquired his nasty temper,...