Alter Ego #190 November 2024 (magazine review).
In his introduction to this issue of ‘Alter Ego,’ editor Roy Thomas points out his plan was originally to only
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Superman 2025: the cape returns (again) (trailer).
Ladies and gentlemen, grab your capes and tighten your red underpants—Superman is soaring back to the big screen, and this
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Batman Allies: Alfred Pennyworth (graphic novel).
What attracted me to this book, ‘Batman Allies: Alfred Pennyworth,’ is the Alex Ross cover. The book contains 14 stories
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Comic Book Creator #36 Fall 2024.
This autumn issue of ‘Comic Book Creator’ offers a wealth of content, so I’ll have to selectively highlight some of
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Knaves Over Queens (A Wild Cards novel book 27) edited by George R.R. Martin (book review).
The 27th volume of ‘Wild Cards,’ ‘Knaves Over Queens,’ is the start of a new sequence, following how the Wild
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Alter Ego #189 September 2024 (magazine review).
The cover of this edition of ‘Alter Ego’ clearly identifies it as the ‘John Romita Tribute Issue.’ Romita (1930-2023) drew
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Back Issue #154 September 2024 (magazine review).
As editor Michael Eury explains in the editorial, Back Issue #139, ‘Not-Ready-For-Primetime Marvel Heroes’ was an underestimated success. I’m still
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Alter Ego #54 November 2005 (magazine review).
Probably the biggest interview here is with inker Mike Esposito (1927-2010), conducted by Jim Amash. Reading the 35 pages here,
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Marvel: Unforgettable Stories selected and introduced by Patton Oswalt & Jordan Blum (graphic novel review).
Great Scott! Holy Hardcovers! The Folio Society has gathered classic comic books in pricey luxury editions! If the old guys
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If you’re interested in a detailed overview of the issue history, I recommend reading the indicia for ‘Justice League United:
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