Hawkman Birthday: Katar Hol Origin
This Day In Comics: Celebrating Hawkman’s Birthday – March 30th Today, March 30th, marks a special day for comic book enthusiasts as we celebrate Hawkman Birthday! This iconic DC Comics hero, also known as Katar Hol, boasts a rich and fascinating history, starting on his home planet of Thanagar. Happy Hawkman Birthday, Katar Hol! Katar […]
Batman The Killing Joke – A Dark Masterpiece Explored
This Day In Comics: March 29 Marks Batman The Killing Joke’s Arrival Welcome back to This Day In Comics right here on Comic Book Addicts! Today, March 29th, marks the anniversary of a dark and profoundly influential masterpiece: Batman The Killing Joke. On this exact date in 1988, DC Comics unleashed this landmark graphic novel […]
This Day in Comics: Mia Dearden Becomes Speedy
This Day in Comics: The Arrival of Mia Dearden in Green Arrow! Comic book addicts, let’s turn our attention to a significant moment in Green Arrow history! Today, March 28th, marks the anniversary of the first appearance of a character who would go on to become a beloved hero in her own right: Mia Dearden! […]
Nuala Sandman Debut: This Day in Comics (March 26)
This Day In Comic Books: Remembering Nuala’s Debut March 26th marks a significant date for fans of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed comic book series, Sandman. On this day in 1991, the captivating character of Nuala made her first appearance in Sandman #26. This blog post delves into the introduction and journey of this memorable faerie within […]
This Day: Lex Luthor Meets Superboy in Smallville
This Day in Comics: The Fateful First Meeting of Lex Luthor and Superboy March 24th marks a significant date in the history of DC Comics, as it was on this day that Adventure Comics #271 unveiled the very first encounter between two characters destined for an eternal and iconic rivalry: Lex Luthor and Superboy. This […]
Garfield Logan (September 2, 1965) – This Day In Comics
Garfield Logan (September 2, 1965) – This Day In Comics – The Doom Patrol #99 As a young child, Garfield Logan lived with his scientist parents in Africa, who were developing “reverse evolution” to bring back extinct creatures. He received a certain amount of abuse from his parents, consequently becoming increasingly reclusive. Garfield contracted a […]
Krona (August 26, 1965) This Day In Comics
Krona (August 26, 1965) This Day In Comics – Green Lantern #40 Krona is an Oan scientist who became obsessed with observing the origins of the universe itself, despite an ancient legend that said discovering that secret would cause a great calamity. He first appeared in Green Lantern #40 (August 26, 1965). Krona constructs a […]
Grimbor (August 24, 1976) This Day In Comics
Grimbor (August 24, 1976) This Day In Comics – Superboy #221 Grimbor was created in 1976 by Jim Shooter and Mike Grell. Grimbor is a master craftsman able to create confining devices that didn’t fail. He came into contact with a young mutant girl named Charma Drisden when he was hired by the female headmaster […]
Justice League Task Force #15 (DC) Covers
Justice League Task Force #15 – Silver Ages released by DC Comics on August 1, 1994. Part 2 of the 3-part ‘Aftershocks,’ continued from Justice League America (1987) #91. With the dissolution of the Justice League at hand, Martian Manhunter and Gypsy experience an unexpected new twist in their relationship. Concludes in Justice League Europe […]
Ma’alefa’ak (August 5, 1998) This Day In Comics
Ma’alefa’ak, a native to the planet Mars, is the twin brother and archenemy of J’onn J’onnz, the Martian Manhunter. He first appears in a flashback sequence in Martian Manhunter #0 (August 5, 1998). Led to believe he was the only member of the Martian race born without telepathy and a weakness to fire, Ma’alefa’ak was […]