One month ago I published my 1979-birthday-gift post, listing all the comics my friend ‘Rice gave me for my birthday that year. Continue reading Dog Days of Summer
Category Archives: DC Comics
Summer of ‘79
This summer marks the 40th anniversary of the greatest birthday gift I ever received. Continue reading Summer of ‘79
Vaya Con Dios, Vertigo
About a month back there were rumors that DC was going to end the Vertigo line. I didn’t bring it up here on the blog because these were just rumors and I didn’t want to indulge in speculation. Continue reading Vaya Con Dios, Vertigo
Future of the Pamphlet
Back in the late 70s & early 80s, there was some concern within the film industry over cable television. Continue reading Future of the Pamphlet
Goodbye, St. Marks
Another East Village icon is fading away, like the glorious spires of the lost city of Atlantis sinking into the ocean, never to be seen by the eyes of man again. Continue reading Goodbye, St. Marks
George Pérez Retires
The gray skies and rain falling against the windowpane feel appropriate as I write this, as George Pérez has recently announced his retirement due to health issues. Continue reading George Pérez Retires
Norm Breyfogle 1960-2018
Not again. Continue reading Norm Breyfogle 1960-2018
Time Machine: Swamp Thing ‘84
A fair number of my fellow geeks are into jet packs, as in, “when are they gonna invent jet packs already?” But me, I was never into jet packs—I’m waiting on a time machine. Continue reading Time Machine: Swamp Thing ‘84
What’s Going On?
While I’ve been making an effort to keep it more positive on the blog (mainly by sticking to the subject matter of classic comics that I love), sometimes I feel compelled to cover unpleasant topics. Continue reading What’s Going On?
You’re A Wonder
…Wonder Woman! Continue reading You’re A Wonder