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
Tag Archives: marvel comics
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
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
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
“Silent Night… Deadly Night!”
Three kings travel across the desert, following a star, in search of a prophesized child. Continue reading “Silent Night… Deadly Night!”
Stan Lee 1922-2018
We all knew this was coming, yet somehow it doesn’t lessen the sting. Continue reading Stan Lee 1922-2018
Barbershop of Horrors
Full disclosure: I’ve had this one in my back pocket for a while, waiting until the Halloween season to post it because it would be more timely. Continue reading Barbershop of Horrors