#Kirby100 – Kirby’s The Mighty Thor

No one contributed more to the Thor mythos and the world of Asgard than Jack Kirby. Outside of some help early on in Journey Into Mystery, Jack Kirby spent over … Continue reading #Kirby100 – Kirby’s The Mighty Thor

Tales From The Longbox – Jason Shayer’s Favourite 10 Thor Covers from the 1980s

I could have easily picked 10 Thor covers by Walt Simonson alone, but I wanted to insert a bit of diversity and spotlight a few of the wonderful artists that … Continue reading Tales From The Longbox – Jason Shayer’s Favourite 10 Thor Covers from the 1980s

Tales from the Longbox – The Mighty Thor #345-348 (1985)

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 – The Mighty Thor #345-348 (1985)

Avengers Assemble S01 E10 The Doomstroyer

In a rare follow-up to a previous “Avengers Assemble” episode, “The Serpent of Doom,” the Avengers visit Latveria to restabilize the nation since its leader, Doctor Doom, is among the … Continue reading Avengers Assemble S01 E10 The Doomstroyer

Fan Expo 2013 Report – Spotlight on the Simonsons

This weekend at Fan Expo, Marvel Comics historian Jason Shayer was able to sit in on a panel featuring comics legends Walt and Louis Simonson. Here’s Jason’s report! Spotlight on … Continue reading Fan Expo 2013 Report – Spotlight on the Simonsons

The Avengers, Phineas and Ferb, and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.

There was no new episode of “Avengers Assemble” this week, just a rerun of the clash with the Space Phantoms in the “Ghost of a Chance” episode, but that doesn’t … Continue reading The Avengers, Phineas and Ferb, and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.

The Other Side of Infinity

Jonathan Hickman’s Infinity from Marvel Comics seems to be getting rave reviews. I’m sorry, I just don’t get it. The story promises so much. Thanos vs. the Avengers, a battle … Continue reading The Other Side of Infinity

Avengers Assemble S01 E07: Hyperion

Hyperion. He is to the Squadron Supreme what Superman is to the Justice League. If we’re being straight here, the Squadron is Marvel’s left-handed version of the JLA, a backdoor … Continue reading Avengers Assemble S01 E07: Hyperion

Avengers Assemble S01 E06: Super-Adaptoid

Okay, after weeks of complaining about the Avengers in the “Avengers Assemble” animated series fighting everyone except the traditional foes of the Avengers, they have thrown me a bone. As … Continue reading Avengers Assemble S01 E06: Super-Adaptoid

Galactus Hungers

As a side effect of saving the day in Age of Ultron, Wolverine apparently broke space and time. Yep, you read that right. One of the things this causes is … Continue reading Galactus Hungers

Avengers Assemble S01 E04: The Serpent of Doom

This villain has been teased twice so far in the “Avengers Assemble” animated series on Disney XD, and now Earth’s Mightiest Heroes come face to face with Marvel Comics’ most … Continue reading Avengers Assemble S01 E04: The Serpent of Doom

Avengers Assemble S01 E03: Ghost of a Chance

In the third episode of “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble,” we get more of the Falcon’s rookie perspective, and the appearance of one (some) of my favorite of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ rogues … Continue reading Avengers Assemble S01 E03: Ghost of a Chance