The Uncanny X-Men were the superteam that made a lifelong comic-book fan out of T. Andrew Wahl. Join him as he rereads and reviews the legendary run that made the mutant heroes the bestselling foundation of the Bronze Age Marvel Universe. (There are 63 reviews so far, with the next batch on the schedule for June!)
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T. Andrew Wahl answers the question: Why do you love comic books? [From the Spokane County Library blog]
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Spider-Man and the Hulk clash at Empire State University, but, wouldn’t you know it, the Hulk is really just misunderstood. Sal Buscema provides the art for this promotional giveaway, which is better than expected.
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A mysterious government agent enlists Spider-Man’s help in solving a murder while Spidey also pursues Doctor Octopus. This annual features top-shelf art from John Byrne and Terry Austin but the story, by Marv Wolfman, leaves questions unanswered.
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Trouble on the home front sees Warlord taking a job as a mercenary, tracking down an infamous thief. A simple story with strong action scenes served up by series creator/writer/artist Mike Grell.
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Gravely wounded during a battle with pirates, Warlord is nursed back to health by a mythical creature under the sea. This simple story offers surprising depth, from the team of writer/artist Mike Grell and inker Vince Colletta.
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Warlord gets involved in a local conflict between a group of golden-skinned pacifists and a neighboring, ogre-like tribe. Another solid done-in-one adventure from Mike Grell and Vince Colletta.
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Drowning his woes in wine, Warlord soon finds himself battling a werewolf inside a burning, surreal tower. A strong done-in-one issue from Warlord creator Mike Grell, with inks by Vince Colletta.
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Warlord must cross blades with his own son, who has been prematurely aged and is under the control of Deimos. This concluding chapter of Mike Grell’s latest storyline is solid but should pack more emotional punch.
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Deathlok faces off with Maj. Ryker in a virtual reality “Mind-Lock,” then attempts a mind transference to a clone. This visually strong series – by Rich Buckler, Bill Mantlo and Klaus Janson – continues to be overwhelmed by a plethora of concepts.
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After being damaged by Hellinger’s explosive, Deathlok is rebuilt by the CIA and sent back on the hunt for Ryker. The creative team of Rich Buckler, Bill Mantlo and Klaus Janson serve up a visually striking story that’s overstuffed with plot elements.
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Deathlok’s quest to restore his humanity brings him to Maj. Ryker’s brother Hellinger and a Luther Manning clone. New inker Klaus Janson improves the look of this series but it’s still unclear where plotter/artist Rich Buckler is trying to take the story.
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T. Andrew Wahl talks comic books, history and the power of representation with journalist Luciano Marano. [From the Bainbridge Island Review]
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The granddaughter of Captain America co-creator Joe Simon talks about children's need for superheroes during the time of COVID. [From The New York Times]
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EvCC students take home 21 awards from annual PNAJE awards competition. [From Everett Community College]
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The SPLC talks to T. Andrew Wahl and other advisers about COVID's impact on student news organizations. [From the Student Press Law Center]
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Nonprofit television organization TVW broadcasts Wahl's 2019 presentation on comic books and reality at the Tumwater Timberland Library. [From TVW]
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