An all-new original graphic novel by the author of The New York Times-bestselling series Dear Dumb Diary. When Clyde the bear decides to ditch his safe and peaceful life in Cubville and head off for the mean streets of Grizzly City, he learns, with…
The Tomb of Dracula comic book series gave birth to the Blade storyline. Blade the vampire hunter is born of both human and vampire after his mother is bitten. The guilty party that created Blade the Vampire Hunter is none other than Deacon Frost, Blade's vampiric father....
Anyone else wonder why War Machine didn’t get the nanotech treatment in Endgame? Come on, Tony Stank. Quit being so stingy. I suppose the counterargument is that the nanotech can’t replicate chemical propellants. But even in that case, it could be a hybrid à la the T-X...
All the casting announcements for the CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths have DC fans buzzing about the upcoming crossover, and it could be setting up a live-action Batman Beyond series. Ever since Batman Beyond was introduced to audiences as a spin off of the popular Batman: the...
Sorry, Submariner fans, but all the talk of Namor versus T'Challa in Black Panther 2 is just speculation. It is more likely that you'll be getting Kraven in his place. I know some of you have your pitchforks and torches primed and ready, but hear me out....
Thor #137 is the first appearance of Ulik the Rock Troll. Now Ulik has been around the Marvel Universe for quite some time. Usually just another in a long line of Thor foes who gets the privilege of feeling the power of Mjolnir upside their villain domes....
Rumors are Hercules will make an MCU appearance soon. The super-natural direction, heralded by an upcoming Blade movie and the ongoing Doctor Strange films, means Ghost Rider may also make an MCU appearance. Although it’s too early for a best of 2020 prediction (still five months...
Bronze age comics seem to be all the rage in recent months, and I am beginning to see why. Silver Age Marvel keys have priced many collectors out of the market. Comic prices are showing trending gains and with a little push from Hollywood some comics...
As we wait for the latest incarnation of an onscreen Norman Osborn, keep your eyes on two other Goblins from Spider-Man's rogues' gallery of villains. I’ve written extensively about Norman Osborn changing the MCU, and I stand by that prediction. I...
With the hype surrounding the release of the Into the Spider-Verse (2018) movie, the common focus had been on which characters are in it and pouring your money into buying up their keys. Now, almost a year after the movie’s release, is it time to take your...
As the MCU builds its own Spider-verse, theories abound that the Sinister Six is coming for the Wall Crawler. First of all, I can’t take credit for much of this theory; I got it from Film Theory’s YouTube channel,...
Ever since the announcement by Mr. Fiege in San Diego that Blade is coming to the MCU, I’ve been thinking about the possibilities for all the Marvel horror connections that might get some attention. Among those Marvel monsters is Daimon Hellstrom aka the son of Satan....
Like checking tomorrow’s weather forecast to determine whether or not to wear a coat, here we examine the market of some key comic books to determine the best course of action. In specific, the first appearance books of two villains introduced in the first wave of DC...
The top five Bronze Age comics for last month have one thing in common; they are all Marvel issues. Two of the top five are relatively new to this rarified space just last month, namely The Eternals #1 and Thor #337. It seems like these two books...
The topic of this blog post is Golden Records reprint editions of key Marvel Silver Age books. A reader recently wrote asking my opinion on these books (shout out to Mike for the email). In this post, after going over the data, I’ll try to assess...
This one-shot story is the dramatic legend of the Silver Surfer. A story that spans the galaxy, vanquishes evil, saves lost love, unleashes a monster and traps a superhero. Yep, this story is that good. This one-shot Silver Surfer #1 was created by John Byrne. He...
The rumors never cease, and the latest will cause a rush for Captain America #323. If you don't have it, here's why you want it. Up until now, there hasn't been too much interest in the John F. Walker key issues, but now
Although Star Trek has its roots on broadcast TV, the franchise also has a very expansive collection of adventures printed in the comic book medium. With the mission of Starfleet being to explore new worlds, it was only a matter of time before this included other comic...
Canadian Price Variants (CPVs) have definitely been gaining traction over the past few years. Maybe now that the Toronto Raptors are NBA champs, CPVs will be the new rage in comics. If you are new to the CPV game, you can catch up by reviewing my...
Once in a blue moon, speculators take a few long-shots; they are usually cost-effective and have upside potential. The Ghost Rider #28 is one such long-shot; this is the first appearance of both Lilith 2, a demon villain, and the Midnight Sons (The Nine version). Media rumor...
