Readers can look forward to a new review of an old comic book every weekday. The goal: To revisit and review every superhero, sci-fi and fantasy comic published during the medium’s Bronze Age, a period lasting from 1970 to 1985.
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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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A murderous cyborg sends a robot army after three astronaut survivors of the nuclear apocalypse, and their thawed-out, ancient friend. A so-so story and energetic early art from a young John Byrne add up to a lot of fun.
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Legionnaires marooned on an icy asteroid wonder if rescue will come before supplies – and hope – run out! Writer Paul Levitz starts to mine the rich characterization that would be a hallmark of his and Keith Giffen’s legendary Legion run.
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Legionnaires rush to save Princess Projectra and Karate Kid from their scheduled execution on Orando – but will they get there in time? The classic creative team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen get to work revolutionizing DC’s favorite 30th-century teens.
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Chameleon Boy leads an ill-advised recon mission to the Khundian homeworld, while Mon-El and Shadow Lass investigate a forgotten evil world. Writer Paul Levitz pens a pair of strong stories, with Keith Giffen taking over lead art chores and outgoing penciler Pat Broderick setting up “The Great Darkness Saga.”
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Legionnaires vacationing on Brande’s World come under attack from Dr. Regulus, who seeks his revenge on Sun Boy! Another solid outing from the team of Paul Levitz and Pat Broderick, and another promising backup featuring art by Keith Giffen.
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While visiting the Nullport space station to pick up a new cruiser, the Legion uncovers a Khundian plot. The lead feature, by Paul Levitz and Pat Broderick, is solid, but the real treat is the backup story that welcomes Keith Giffen to the 30th century.
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The Vegan resistance, led by Tigorr and his Omegans, lay siege to the Citadel capital in a quest for freedom. A less-than-satisfying conclusion to the Citadel War storyline from Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen.
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Tigorr, the new head of the Omega Men, leads a reckless-but-inspirational assault on the Citadel homeworld. Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen settle into a solid-but-not-spectacular groove.
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Additional material mined from the OtWP Comics Studies Library has been added to several reviews.
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Falling prey to Demonia’s not-so-subtle manipulations, Tigorr and Primus finally come to blows over leadership of the Omegans. Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen’s potentially groundbreaking series continues to fall short of its potential.
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Off-the-Page Perspective: Expert Talks ‘Four-Color Reality’ and the Impact of Comic Books in America
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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