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 34 reviews so far, with the next batch joining the Bronze Age Minute daily mix in July.)
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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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Ka-Zar vs. Kraven! Dr. Doom vs., well, an assortment of unknown foes and anti-heroes! Nice Bronze Age action by Roy Thomas, with art by two of the best talents from earlier ages: Jack Kirby and Wally Wood.
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The Teen Titans travel abroad in an effort to save a friend, but square off with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse instead. A typically groovy Titans adventure from the early ’70s, this one from the creative team of Bob Haney, George Tuska and Nick Cardy.
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Mister Buda’s mystic talisman sends Captain America on a Bicentennial journey through time to experience America’s history first hand. Jack Kirby serves up an enjoyable treasury-format spectacular to celebrate the United States’ 200th birthday.
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Morgan and Tara learn the secret history of Skartaris – but a forgotten subway might make it all for naught! Another greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts outing from Warlord Mike Grell.
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Morgan’s legion lays siege to the city of Thera in an effort to earn freedom – and rescue Tara from Deimos. The story is a bit rushed and the art a bit scratchy, but, overall, creator Mike Grell delivers another Warlord winner.
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On the hunt for a unicorn, Morgan is captured by lizard men who worship a recently arrived “god.” Following a quick origin recap, writer/artist Mike Grell delivers a well-executed, done-in-one tale.
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Separated from Tara, soon-to-be-Warlord Travis Morgan is captured by slavers and forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Mike Grell’s art outshines his story here, with nice rendering and strong visual storytelling.
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Fleeing the city of Thera, Travis Morgan and Tara find an assortment of dangers in the jungles of Skartaris. Series creator Mike Grell hits the ground running with this fine first issue.
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Moon-Boy remembers the fateful night that first brought him and Devil Dinosaur together as brothers. Jack Kirby’s last new series for Marvel isn’t as bad as its reputation, but it’s not that great, either.
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Machine Man tries to find a place to call home – but the military has other ideas! One of Jack Kirby’s last creations for Marvel, Machine Man is a winner when appreciated for its children’s-book-like charm.
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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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