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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As Professor X departs for vacation, the X-Men are inexplicably attacked by Eric the Red – and two of their own! The classic X-Men creative team of Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum are beginning to hit their stride.
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Still reeling from the death of one of their own, the all-new X-Men face off against a demon invasion. Regular writer Chris Claremont settles in, with strong support from team co-creator Dave Cockrum.
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The X-Men battle Count Nefaria and his Ani-Men at NORAD – with tragic results! The shocking death of one of the new X-Men ultimately fails to land the desired emotional punch in this potential-laden outing from Len Wien, Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.
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When Count Nefaria and his Ani-Men take over NORAD, Cyclops and the new X-Men race to save the day. Legendary X-scribe Chris Claremont joins plotter Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum for the return issue of Marvel’s ongoing mutant series.
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When the original X-Men fall prey to a powerful new foe, Professor X gathers replacements to mount a rescue effort. An efficient, well-crafted debut from co-creators Len Wien and Dave Cockrum.
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Jon Sable – children’s book author by day, mercenary by night – finds himself in the employ of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. A well-crafted debut from Warlord auteur Mike Grell.
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Spider-Man and Dr. Strange team to save Flash Thompson from Asian monks who wrongfully seek vengeance! Chockablock with melodrama, this outing from Stan Lee and John Romita is a quintessential early-'70s Spider-Man comic.
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Officers Dave Greenberg and Bob Hantz bust petty crooks by hiding in coat racks and packing cartons. Based on a 1974 movie, there’s not much super to these stories by Marv Channing, Gray Morrow, Frank Thorne and others.
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Lois Lane finds herself with a rival for Superman’s affection: a sentient, alien tree with erotic dreams of world domination. Yes, you read that right. Cary Bates, Werner Roth and Vince Colletta’s kitschy concoction makes for a fun lead story.
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The Hulk and Bruce Banner have been separated – a condition Iron Man and the U.S. Army want to reverse! A decent Roy Thomas story with surprisingly strong art from the team of Herb Trimpe and John Severin.
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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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