Besides Eternals, which should be brought back with a new print and sewn binding. It’s time to bring back the New X-men run collecting the work of Grant Morrison, this volume is going for a ton on eBay. The demand is there and yet as with Eternals, we have another case of new news...
In case you didn’t read it by now, the Free Comic Book Day story of Dynamite and the Daredevil character was good. I’m glad to know the Claw is public domain in look and style and can be used. And better yet his name and image are both in the public domain, not like...
Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus on Amazon CLICK HERE By far the best Omnibus I think is the Amazing Spider-Man one. It’s just over 1,000 pages and the same price as the other $100 versions that have anywhere from 200 to 400 pages less. So on page count alone you are getting a bargain. I...
I’m reading the Essential Uncanny X-men Volume 1, and so far have read the Giant-Size Issue and 94-101. Basically, this is the X-men team, and series that made the mutant characters, and the X-men book popular. And X-men such as: Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and more were introduced. Reading it, I must admit to...
Marvel has a new crossover series going on that just started called: Secret Invasion, written by Bendis. It stars the shape shifting Skrulls. I’ll get back to the Skrulls in a minute. And to be honest: I’m getting worn out tired by all these recent crossovers and think both Marvel and DC are milking...
I was thinking about creative rights and I wonder, and question Neil Gaiman’s rights in regard to Medieval Spawn and Angela. Characters he created, or co-created for the Spawn comic book by Todd McFarlane. I have followed this court case, though admittedly, I don’t know, or have read all the details. But the basic...
I was thinking, what if there was no Marvel Comics made by the team of Stan Lee, Kirby and Ditko at Marvel? I shudder and actually could picture it! And am thankful for the Silver Age of Marvel and for the creative talent of Lee, Kirby and Ditko who it is pretty much acknowledged...
I was in the bookstore and saw the book: Kirby King of Comics by Mark Evanier. While I was there, I read some of it. It’s a great book and at $40 cover price, though you can get it cheaper online, it is worth buying. Good job by Mark Evanier, from what I read....
It was Free Comic Book Day, the day where the comic shop gives back! I hope you picked up the Dynamite Entertainment issue with a stunning Alex Ross cover of the Golden Age Daredevil and the Claw. It sure seems like Alex Ross is getting a lot of work this past year. For the...
Though I am going to order it online, at the comic shop I saw the Iron Man Omnibus on display. It was wrapped in the plastic still, so I couldn’t flip it open. But the size and look of it was impressive. Speaking of Iron Man, he was in Free Comic Book Day with...
Hi All, I hope you hit your local comic book shop because it was Free Comic Book Day! The day where comic book shops “give back” to the public. The store was packed, but I got many great issues and I hope you did to. The one I went to first read and really...
Hi all, We need the Eternals Omnibus released again. This volume, which I missed is going for over $100 online. And is no longer released. I admit I missed this volume and didn’t collect these books then. But it seems from what I’ve seen online, the demand is there. And prices are really up...
One question I hear is: Blue Beetle, is he Public Domain? It’s a bit tricky because DC Comics owns Blue Beetle and you don’t want to mess with them! Here is what I’ve read and learned: Basically DC Comics bought the rights to Blue Beetle from Charlton Comics. The Fox Comics version of Blue...
I’m hearing that the Iron Man Omnibus is out! But only in comic shops. I’ve checked Amazon, but it’s not out yet. I’ll wait because I get a better deal online, then I ever get in my comic shop. Which is cover price plus tax. And their is no way I’m paying that. And...
I just want to ask a question, if you are a comic book maker, or hopefully plan to be one day. Are you going to use any Public Domain Superheroes as part of your project? I plan to, and was a reason I started this website. Because until Project Superpowers came out, I didn’t...
The wait is almost over and Iron Man will be out in theaters. I think from the buzz I’m hearing, and the little I’ve seen. This is looking really good. I hope it does well cause Marvel Comics can use a new franchise hit. As it is, the X-men films are about done, and...
http://www.immonen.ca/news/archives/963 Click that link to read the story. This really sucks. Basically a guy’s website was stolen by a Chinese book publisher and word for word and art page for art page, this material was literally stolen and published and sold as a $100 book with no permission even being asked. I’ve heard of...
Just wanted to say that the Hulk Omnibus is planned for June. I’m planning to get the regular cover version. Not the Alex Ross cover variant. But to each their own, right?! This nice volume will collect: - Hulk #1-6, the Hulk’s Original 6-issue run before the series was canceled. -Tales to Astonish #59-101,...
I got my hands on the Image Comic called: Fantastic Comics #24, don’t worry there is no #23 by Image. Basically they picked up the title name and numbering sequence off of the original Fantastic Comics comic book which ended at #23 during the Golden Age of comics. This is a compilation comic with...
I’ve noticed this for the past few years and personal experience as well. I remember the old days where if you missed a certain comic. You had to track it down and buy it. Even pay quite a bit more if it was a hot issue. Because for the most part, if you missed...
I can’t wait to get the Iron Man Omnibus when it’s out. I always like the original cover versions and have not bought any variant covers. But that’s just my choice. This Omnibus will have the much preferred sewn binding. It Collects Tales of Suspense #39 to issue #83 and Tales to Astonish #82,...
Public Domain Superheroes have at last come back in comic books in full force. Thanks to Dynamite Entertainment and Image Comics, these Golden Age greats are returning. This blog is about these characters. What I like and plan to one day use, and you can use them to, is these Public Domain characters that...
I’ve read Dynamite Entertainment’s Project Superpowers issues # 0, 1, 2 and without trying to spoil it, I will admit I like the series so far. Issue 0 was a stand alone issue set in World War II, and stars the Fighting Yank. Overall the issue was great, and the only fault I found...
I mentioned creators and creations, in a blog post. Now I’d like to talk Batman. As you might know, it says Bob Kane created him. Yet, researching the history. It really was a co-creation and a guy named Bill Finger, who wrote the stories and gave ideas, co-created him. And how much influence did...
I was watching Family Guy, the Television show and the creator, a guy in his 30’s Seth MacFarlane happened to mention off-hand, how the show made him a millionaire. I for some reason, probably because I’m reading some issues now, thought about Spider-Man’s creators, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. I was thinking: Family Guy...
I hear a lot of arguments about who created the Marvel Universe, was it Stan Lee or Jack Kirby who deserves all the credit? And I’ve seen passionate Kirby fans argue that: Stan Lee only did dialogue. And Kirby made all the creative ideas. Even though, it’s established fact Lee gave plot ideas in...
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AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 118Join us as we talk with Skottie Young, artist of New X-Men, and Mike Norton, artist of The All-New Atom, as we discuss the ins and outs of being a professional comic book artist. From working with writers and scripts, to breakdowns, thumbnails and finished pages, we quiz...
AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 87What makes a good comic shop. Location, customer service, selection and discounts are some of the topics we discuss with a super-sized panel. Join Chris, Sal and Tom as they welcome the creative team of Ape Entertainment’s new book White Picket Fences. We also call Ron and Conor...
