1984 – Machine Man Mini- Series (Marvel)
A critically acclaimed mini-series starring Machine Man. Featuring stunning cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Jack Kirby’s creation, Machine Man, first appeared in the movie tie-in 2001: A Space Odyssey #8. Machine Man earned his own series in early 1978, but it would be canceled after 19 issues. All you really need to know is that […]
Hawkeye Limited Series House Ad (September 1983)
Marvel put on a full-court press to promote the Hawkeye Limited Series in 1983. This house ad by Mark Gruenwald and Brett Breeding, which looks like it might have been a rough draft of the final cover to Hawkeye #1, appeared in Marvel’s titles published in September and October 1983.
1986 – Anatomy Of A Cover – Booster Gold #2 (@DCComics)
Booster Gold #2 – Cold Redemption released by DC Comics on March 1986 Booster faces Blackguard and his partner in crime, Mindancer (not to mention getting lambasted by the media), in “Cold Redemption.” This issue stars with Cindy Miles of WGBS reporting on the defeat of Booster Gold by the villain Mindancer. Minddancer hits Booster […]
1985 – Anatomy Of A Cover – Jonni Thunder #1 (@DCComics)
Jonni Thunder #1 – … Not in the Stars But in Ouselves…! released by DC Comics on February 1985 Jonni Thunder returns to her detective agency after her father’s funeral to find a dead body waiting for her. While investigating, she discovers that she possesses an ancient statue of great power. Jonni Thunder becomes Thunderbolt […]
Outlawed #1 (Marvel) – Comic Covers
Outlawed #1 released by Marvel on May 2020 In the wake of a devastating tragedy, the United States passes a law that will shake the Marvel Universe to its core. The world has had enough of teen heroes. The crackdown has begun. And the lives of Marvel’s next generation will never be the same again. […]
1989 – Anatomy of a Cover – Batman #433 (@DCComics)
Batman #433 – The Many Deaths of the Batman Pt.1 released by DC Comics on May 1, 1989 In “The Many Deaths Of The Batman, Chapter One: Period of Mourning”, a silent tale depicts the effects of a shocking act against the caped crusader. Part 1 of 3 Written byJohn Byrne PencilsJim Aparo InksMike DeCarlo […]
1986 – Anatomy Of A Cover – Actions Comics #583
“Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?” part 2. Superman and his remaining allies gather at the Fortress of Solitude to make a final stand against the combined forces of his greatest enemies. Action Comics #583 – Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? released by DC Comics on September 1986 Written byAlan Moore PencilsCurt […]
Hercules Unbound #1 (DC Comics) – Comic Covers
Hercules Unbound #1 released by DC Comics on November 1, 1975 In 1975, DC produced a comic book series titled Hercules Unbound, featuring the adventures of Hercules in a post-apocalyptic future. This Hercules looked different from the other DC interpretations – he had long black hair and no beard. The series lasted 12 issues. It […]
Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #10 (@DCComics) – Covers
Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #10 – Gunner & Sarge to Hyena released by DC Comics on December 1985. Who’s Who – The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe was a twenty-six issue limited series published by DC Comics from 1985-1987. WHO’S WHO is a meticulously detailed, alphabetically arranged series of […]
The Green Lantern Season Two #1 (@DCComics) – Comic Covers
The Green Lantern Season Two #1 – Young Guardians released by DC Comics on April 2020 The team of writer Grant Morrison and artist Liam Sharp continue their bold new take on the Emerald Warrior in a wild 30-page second season opener! In the wake of the Blackstar incursion, Hal Jordan and his fellow Lanterns […]