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 88 reviews so far!)
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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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When Superboy rescues an oil-slicked Aquaboy, the young heroes team to teach Big Oil a lesson. A not-so-subtle ecological outing from the team of Frank Robbins, Bob Brown and Murphy Anderson.
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A secret from Iris Allen’s past brings her and the Flash to a dystopian 30th century. It’s an interesting flash forward for DC’s Scarlet Speedster, courtesy of Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick and Murphy Anderson.
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Diana Prince and I Ching pick up some murderous hitchhikers, then get stuck in a snowstorm – and a local legend. Mike Sekowsky’s story falls short of its goal but his art, with guest inker inker Wally Wood, is excellent.
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Agents of O.G.R.E. recruit a California millionaire as part of a plot to buy a nuclear bomb to destroy Atlantis. Steve Skeates story doesn’t do justice to Nick Cardy’s striking cover, but Jim Aparo’s interior art is quite nice.
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This collection of Golden Age reprints – gathered under an iconic Neal Adams cover – offers a fun glimpse into the earliest days of superhero comics. Featuring work from the likes of Jerry Siegel, Lou Fine, Sheldon Moldoff and more.
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A shorthanded Fantastic Four does battle with Doctor Doom and Tyros the Terrible. Luckily, the Silver Surfer is nearby to lend a hand. Big punching done right, from the talented one-man team of John Byrne.
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The Invisible Girl battles Doctor Doom while the Thing and the Human Torch fight Tyros. But where is Mr. Fantastic? A typical issue from writer/artist John Byrne – which is to say it’s quite good.
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While seeing to the rebuilding of Latveria, Doctor Doom plots his revenge against Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four. Writer/artist John Byrne delivers another exceptional transitional issue, this one completely sans Fantastic Four.
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A friend of the Fantastic Four falls prey in King’s Crossing – a small town driven mad by milk from Skrull cows! An excellent done-in-one adventure from writer/artist John Byrne.
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Near death, Galactus devours the Skrull Throne-World. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the Fantastic Four recover from their Negative Zone adventure. This is a transitional issue – but a well-done one – by writer/artist John Byrne.
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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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