Category: Key Issues
As MCU rumors and speculation build steam, it's time to act if you want to stay ahead of the curve. Here are four key issues that could have huge implications in the near future. What do these four comics have in common? They're Norman Osborn keys, and...
Rick and Morty premiered on Cartoon Network on December 2, 2013. The series has come a long way from the pilot's 1.1 million viewers to the 2.6 million viewers of the latest episode. On April 1, 2015 the first comic book adaptation was released by...
It’s hard to understand the hype surrounding the anthropomorphic martial arts practicing reptiles known as the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, and why they are still around, unless - that is - you actually go back and read the original comics. Only by appreciating the vitality and...
Giant Size-Defenders #3 has witnessed some serious spec heat over the last week. What’s going on here? In one word: Korvac. Remember when Annihilius was supposed to be the next Thanos? Well, in case you’ve forgotten, see my previous post (Annihilus Annihilated?). Is Korvac...
It seems Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8 is going to be at the top of the Bronze Age scrum for the remainder of the year. Last month, it was the top dog. This issue is the first Spider-Man black costume. Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8 was created by Jim Shooter (script) and Michael...
Who would win in a fight between Batman and Iron Man? One has the better suit. One is more formidable without the suit. Or how about, who would win in a fight between the Hulk and Superman? A long history of pitting the heroes of DC...
The first female Hulk was also the last Marvel superhero created by the late, great Stan Lee. He only wrote the first issue and that was Stan's last superhero at Marvel. Accordingly, Stan says he "created her to craft a smart female hero who also had the Hulk's brute strength. Though it has been said...
The comic market can be exciting and confusing all at once. As in any market, there is bound to be forces like supply and demand. If you understand these forces, you may be able to get a competitive edge on the market. Thankfully for speculators, the comic...
Between 1980 and 1985 several DC titles included a 16 page ‘bonus’ comic book, billed as an ‘Insert preview’. Many of these insert previews have gone on to be more valuable than the original comics that introduced them. A number of them also featured the first...
The Swamp Thing gets no love from Warner Bros., not these days. After one, exceptional episode and rave reviews they decide to, yep cancel the series. The shocking news hit fans like an olfactory assault by a Louisianna Bayou. Apparently, the showrunners producers, director, and actors were...
