It’s September, back-to-school time, and in the spirit of this time of year, I figured I’d take a look back at a comic with some educational aspirations. Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Spidey Super Stories!
Category Archives: Marvel Comics
Summer of ‘79
This summer marks the 40th anniversary of the greatest birthday gift I ever received. Continue reading Summer of ‘79
Kung Foolin’
Several months back, it was announced that Shang-Chi, Marvel’s one and only Master of Kung Fu, would be among the characters/properties to be adapted to film for the MCU’s “Phase Four.” Continue reading Kung Foolin’
Death Becomes Her
It was a mystery that I hadn’t realized was a mystery. Continue reading Death Becomes Her
Corvettes & Jedi Knights
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
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
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!