Thinking about Quantum Leap
I was a big fan of “Quantum Leap” when it was on the air, but haven’t seen all the episodes. Anyway, I always thought it […]
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Subscription fun
When I subscribe to magazines, I will often subscribe under a slightly altered name, such as Johann Simko or JG Simcieux. Then I wait and […]
The Rangers ride the Hulk
The Incredible Hulk No. 265 (Nov. 1981) Bill Mantlo – Writer Sal Buscema – Artist Cover Blurb: The Green-skinned Gargantua battles the Best of the […]
18 requests in a post-Infinite Crisis DC Universe
I want Blue Beetle to return, Ted Kord or not, in the current costume. It would be a tragedy if it were changed. I hope […]
Son of Vulcan No. 5
I just read “Son of Vulcan” No. 5 of the 6-part series, and I gotta say, this issue clinched it for me — I’d like […]
Man-at-Arms returns!
I was able to purchase an original, on-card Masters of the Universe Man-At-Arms (circa 1984) for $5. The card is beat up a bit and […]
Why all the hubbub on “Batman: Hush”?
I just borrowed and read the “Batman: Hush” storyline by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee.Overall, I’d say this story arc was fair to good, but […]
Luke Cage and the disappearing costume
In case you haven’t noticed, Power Man has changed a lot in the last few years. First off, he’s no longer Power Man. He’s just […]
Why I love Charlton Comics
I’m no expert or anything, but I have become quite fond of Charlton Comics. One reason I think I’m enjoying Charlton stuff so much is […]
Playing dress-up with the “Gilmore Girls”
Originally published August 20, 2005 I really like the writing on the WB’s “Gilmore Girls,” and I was eagerly awaiting the next season. But over […]
We need a Pym or a Palmer
A long time ago in high school, I read “Megatrends 2000” as part of an economics class. It got me thinking for a decade now […]
The Challenge of Blue Beetle
To me, the Blue Beetle kind of represents the Batman as portrayed in the Adam West/Burt Ward TV series — Plenty of gadgets, decent fighting […]
The dirty little secrets of the Sivana clan
I was looking through an old Who’s Who in the DC Universe and came across the entry for “Sivana Family,” a sort of anti-Marvel Family. […]
Random thoughts on Captain Atom
Captain Atom’s 1980s series was remarkably dull, highlighted only by Pat Broderick’s art and the spiffy new costume design for Captain Atom. Previous incarnations of […]
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How Infinite Crisis will end
I think it will end with the revelation that just prior to getting shot in the head, Blue Beetle was replaced by Hank Hall, who […]
Son of Vulcan No. 1
I just read the first issue of the new Son of Vulcan. Based on this, I figure it’s worth getting the second issue at least. […]
Yard sale action-figure haul
The wife and I spend most of our Saturdays tooling around the county dropping in yard sales. Most of the time, I don’t find much. […]
Crimson Commando: Motivation
I’m on a chopper flying out of Arlington. I’m on another run. One of those runs thats just meant to put someone in their place. […]
Villians United No. 1
I was jazzed to get a hold of Villains United because writer Gail Simone said Cat-Man is a central character.I rushed out after work and […]