Mon-El First Appearance: This Day in Comics History
Welcome back, Comic Book Addicts! April 6th holds a special place in the annals of comic book history. Why? Because on this date back in 1961, readers were introduced to a fascinating and ultimately tragic character within the pages of Superboy #89, published by the legendary DC Comics. This marked the Mon-El first appearance, adding […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tim Drake (June 13, 1989) This Day In Comics
Tim Drake (June 13, 1989) This Day In Comics Tim Drake was named after Tim Burton, director of the then-upcoming 1989 film, and introduced in Batman #436 (June 13, 1989). Tim Drake is the son of Jack Drake and Janet Drake, coming from the same social class as Bruce Wayne. When he was a young […]