The Black Terror originally appeared in Exciting Comics #9 published in January of 1941. A lesser known hero now, The Black Terror's background is that of a pharmacist named Bob Benton. The back story is that Bob Benton concocts a chemical that … [Read more...]
CRISIS Continued!
Crisis on Infinite Earths took a break over the holidays and picked right back up where it left off. Did the anti-monitor wipe out all life on earth, did Oliver become the embodiment known as the Spectre? Crisis’ fourth chapter entails the six … [Read more...]
Superworld Spotlight: Jack Kirby (the early days)
A new segment we’re introducing to the blog is called Superworld Spotlight. We’ll assemble a profile on some of the greats in the industry and some of the worst (we’ll leave that part up to you to decide) There’s no better way to start this segment … [Read more...]
Holidays are over, but our sale isn’t!
The Superworld Holiday Sale continues with fantastic discounts up to 50%. The sale ends Midnight on Monday January 13th. Watch for new books below being added as well as many more! Happy New Year and we hope to see you in person in 2020 at one of … [Read more...]
Crisis!
Crisis on Infinite Earths “Crisis On Infinite Earths” was a 12 issue mini-series published by DC comics in 1985—A modern TV adaptation aired on December 8th, directed by Jesse Warn, and written by Robert Rovner and Marc Guggenheim. The story is a … [Read more...]
Galactus Rising?
Customers have made offers for Ted's Galactus statue that has been sitting on his desk for 12 years, but he says"no way" even though Galactus' "hockey sticks" occasionally go crooked! Galactus is another great character that is rumored to be … [Read more...]
Dr. Doom is Hot!
Dr. Doom is Hot! With speculation that Dr. Doom is going to feature prominently in the next phase of Marvel on screen villains, any early comic that features him is going up in value and fast! Doom first appeared in Fantastic Four #5, which … [Read more...]
How to sell your comic book collection
Tips and tricks of the trade to get the maximum value for your comics by Lisa VanLiew Whether you have a collection that you’ve been acquiring for years, or you just won a storage unit full of comics, it helps to do your homework when you are … [Read more...]
UNDER THE SEA : THE EARLY COMIC BOOK AQUAMAN
The Golden Age Aquaman was spawned in Issue #73 (Nov. 1941) of National Allied Publications (later to become DC) 'More Fun Comics' (this issue also debuted Green Arrow) by artist Paul Norris and writer Mort Weisinger. Aquaman saves the … [Read more...]
Aquaman; from Dud to Stud
“He’s like an underwater Tarzan.” -Lisa VanLiew Aquaman has always taken the back burner next to his Justice League teammates, Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, the Flash, and Wonder Woman. His powers, like breathing underwater and communicating … [Read more...]
REMEMBERING STAN LEE
“Put someone in a room with Stan Lee and Obama, and they’ll head straight for Stan; that’s how popular he is.” -Jose Rivera Stan Lee, one of the creators of the Marvel Universe, passed away this past Monday, November 12, 2018. Born Stanley Martin … [Read more...]
THE EARLY BLACK PANTHER
The Black Panther (nee T'Challa), the first black superhero to appear in American comics, debuted in Fantastic Four #52 (July '66). He's the hereditary ruler of the East African kingdom Wakanda, a source of Vibranium, a … [Read more...]
Christmas in the Comics
Christmases a long time ago have a nostalgia about them today's highly commercialized celebrations will likely not acquire. We think of the Thirties through the Fifties as simpler times, and, in a sense, they were. Families, whole communities, seemed … [Read more...]
THE GOLDEN AGE JUSTICE LEAGUE
THE GOLDEN AGE JUSTICE LEAGUE The Justice Society of America The Winter 1940 issue of "All Star Comics" (#3) introduced an innovation that's lasted to the present - the superhero team up. … [Read more...]
THE SILVER AGE WONDER WOMAN
In Issue #8 of DC's All Star Comics (cover date: Jan. '42) there's an eight-page story intended to test readers reaction to a new type of hero. Written by Charles Moulton (pseudonym of Psychologist William Moulton Marston) with art by … [Read more...]
WITCH TALE IS WHICH
In late 1949 EC started publishing horror comics such as 'Crypt of Terror' and 'Vault of Horror'. The extreme, graphic violence of these quickly made them best sellers, and other publishers began producing their own gruesomeness. The early … [Read more...]
Why, Marvel, Why?!!
I grew up a Marvel Comics fan. I enjoyed the exploits of Spider-Man, The X-men, and The Fantastic Four. I am also a big fan of the villains especially Dr Doom. I have endured the fact that Dr Doom has not been portrayed well in not one but 3 … [Read more...]
Those Comic Book Creatures with Strange Sounding Names
The first of the Giants makes his entrance. For a little more than three years, from January 1959 (these are cover dates) to February 1963, there existed the Marvel Age of Monsters. Five titles are involved, all featuring a giant … [Read more...]
Amazing Logan Trailer
3 weeks ago was the big game, and as many know our New England Patriots won its 5th Super Bowl Championship, but before I lose all the patriots haters. This has nothing to do with the game but the commercial of the game. Which I usually … [Read more...]
Steranko Cover Battle
#110 or #111? For years now there has been some debate in the office.. Which Steranko Cover is better Captain America #110 or #111? (If you say #113 is better then we don’t take your opinion seriously). Steranko had a very short run at Marvel, but … [Read more...]
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