This blog is normally about comics, particularly classic comics of the Bronze Age that I grew up reading, but every once in a while I’ll take things in a more personal direction (though always with some comics content, however small). Today I’ll be getting personal in the extremis. Continue reading Corvettes & Jedi Knights
Spoiler-ific Review of Avengers: Endgame
I’m afraid it’s grumpy-old-man time, everybody. Continue reading Spoiler-ific Review of Avengers: Endgame
Ms. Marvel-ous
The recent Captain Marvel movie was clearly the impetus for today’s post, as I’d like to discuss her antecedent, Ms. Marvel. Continue reading Ms. Marvel-ous
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
Joltin’ Joe!
…No, not DiMaggio! Continue reading Joltin’ Joe!
Torn Between Two Captains
…Well, three captains, really, but only two are being featured in major movies right now or in the immediate future. Continue reading Torn Between Two Captains
Plight of the Geeks 1977
Over the course of these last half dozen years, there have been many blogposts wherein I have lamented the plight of comics geeks during my childhood and adolescence. Now at last, some video evidence. Continue reading Plight of the Geeks 1977
The Surprising Spider-Mex!
Some news broke over this past weekend that I really wish could have broken one weekend earlier, because it would have made for the perfect Valentine’s Day post. Continue reading The Surprising Spider-Mex!
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