The event we’d been waiting for since 1983. Who knew we’d see both universes in one huge event (see DC VERSUS MARVEL) before we’d see their two biggest teams together in one story! Originally, under Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas and George Pérez, the Justice League of America and the Avengers would face both the Lord... Continue Reading →
Deadly Knights (1994) Reading Order
It had been 12 years since the last Marvel/DC crossover when two of the darkest characters in either universe finally collided. The Punisher (Frank Castle) of Earth-7642 brings his war on crime brings him to Gotham City. His hunt for Jigsaw will attract the attention of Batman (John-Paul Valley, formerly known as Azrael). He returns... Continue Reading →
Werewolf by Night Reading Order, 1972-Present: Jack Russell
Gerry Conway claims he didn't consciously name the human alter ego of the Werewolf By Night after a breed of dog, but Jack Russell was the name of the man aflicted with the curse who became part of the Marvel Universe in 1972. Initially, his stories tended ro revolve around him searching for a cure... Continue Reading →
2099 Reading Order: The Original World of Tomorrow (1992-1997)
Originally intended to launch as a one-shot graphic novel 'Marvel World of Tomorrow' under Stan Lee and John Byrne, Marvel's 'futureverse' project instead became a line of 2099 titles set in a dystopian future of Earth-928. A new 'Age of Heroes' would dawn in this corporately-controlled America as future versions of pre-existing characters would begin... Continue Reading →
Collector’s Item Special – Adam Grabarnick, Running Out of Space
Director and podcaster Adam Grabarnick hosts the Running Out Of Space podcast (available on all the best podcast players and on YouTube) regularly invites guests onto the show to talk about their collections – anything from action figures, to pryex… sneakers to wind-up toys. He even’s had a guest or two talk up their comic... Continue Reading →