Tales from the Longbox – Iron Man #149-150 (1981)

Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house … Continue reading Tales from the Longbox – Iron Man #149-150 (1981)

Age of Ultron: Back to the Future

Everything has changed in the Marvel Universe of the Age of Ultron maxi-series. In a bid to save everything, Wolverine has traveled to the past and murdered the Avenger Hank … Continue reading Age of Ultron: Back to the Future

Age of Ultron: The Ghost of Avengers Future

The worst thing that can happen has happened to the Marvel Comics universe. Ultron, the Avengers’ most dangerous enemy, a machine monster built by one of their own, has conquered … Continue reading Age of Ultron: The Ghost of Avengers Future

Age of Ultron: The Plan

For the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes of Marvel Comics, the worst thing that could happen has happened. The Avengers’ most monstrous enemy, the evil artificial intelligence known as Ultron, whose only … Continue reading Age of Ultron: The Plan

Mighty Marvel March: Hickman’s Avengers

This week saw two different yet similar Avengers releases from Marvel Comics, both written by Jonathan Hickman – Avengers #8 and New Avengers #4. Both show vastly different sides of … Continue reading Mighty Marvel March: Hickman’s Avengers

Marvel Says NOW! To New Avengers #1 On The Wednesday Run – January 2, 2013

I don’t know if it’s a champagne hangover I’m currently sporting or if it’s one brought on by comic books. Between Christmas gifts and Boxing Day sales, I’ve been reading … Continue reading Marvel Says NOW! To New Avengers #1 On The Wednesday Run – January 2, 2013

With FF #1 Your Fantastic Future Has Finally Arrived On The Wednesday Run – November 28, 2012

Ah, the future is a fickle thing in comic book land. Just when you think it’s become the present, the unpredictable nature of time – and time-hopping, time-altering, time-adventuring superheroes … Continue reading With FF #1 Your Fantastic Future Has Finally Arrived On The Wednesday Run – November 28, 2012

Tales from the Longbox – Fantastic Four #258 (1983)

Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house … Continue reading Tales from the Longbox – Fantastic Four #258 (1983)

The Amazing Spider-Man Pregame: Who Were Peter Parker’s Parents?

Who were Peter Parker’s parents? This is not a concept that many of us ever think of. As readers, as fans, we are far too invested in Aunt May, worrying … Continue reading The Amazing Spider-Man Pregame: Who Were Peter Parker’s Parents?

Tales from the Longbox – Fantastic Four #252 (1983)

Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house … Continue reading Tales from the Longbox – Fantastic Four #252 (1983)

Titanic Teams Collide In The Comic Stop: AvX:VS #1

What happens when there’s just too much action for one series to contain? If you’re talking about Avengers Vs X-Men, the huge miniseries that Marvel Comics has been building up to … Continue reading Titanic Teams Collide In The Comic Stop: AvX:VS #1

Tales from the Longbox – Fantastic Four #232 (1981)

Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house … Continue reading Tales from the Longbox – Fantastic Four #232 (1981)