Batman issue #274 – April 1976 (DC National Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Batman issue #274 YEAR: April 1976 COMPANY: DC Comics Created by Bob Kane Writer: David Vern Reed Penciler: Ernie Chan Inker: Ernie Chan Letterer: Ben Oda Edited by Julius Schwartz When it comes to “Batman” stories, there is one thing that starry-eyed Batman fans Read More …

Batman issue #161 – February 1964 (DC National Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Batman issue #161 YEAR: February 1964 COMPANY: DC National Comics Created by Bob Kane Penciler: Sheldon Moldoff Inker: Charles Paris Letterer: Stan Starkman Edited by Jack Schiff This is probably the oldest “Batman” issue I have in my entire collection and got it used Read More …

Batman issue #0 – October 1994 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Batman issue #0 YEAR: October 1994 COMPANY: DC Comics Created by Bob Kane Writer: Doug Moench Artist: Mike Manley Inker: Josef Rubinstein Colorist: Adrienne Roy Letterer: Ren Bruzenak Edited by Dennis O’Neill Back in the early ’90s, DC Comics wanted to fix timeline inconsistencies.  Read More …

Mother Panic/Batman Special #1 – April 2018 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

A storyline that is no doubt quirky and works with DC’s Young Animal and why I enjoyed the imprint.  Doing things creatively, different and for the most part, taking chances and running with it!  I dig that! TITLE: Mother Panic/Batman Special #1 YEAR: April 2018 Read More …

Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass – September 2018 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass DATE: September 2018 COMPANY: DC Comics WRITER: Mariko Tamaki ARTIST: Steve Pugh LETTERED: Carlos M. Mangual EDITOR: Marie Javins I noticed a few people who were irked that “Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass” does not stay true to the origin of Read More …

Freedom Fighters issue #2 – June 1976 (Marvel Comics ) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

For the most part, this ends the The Silver Ghost arc but these first two issues of “Freedom Force” establishes this new superhero group in the mid-70s.  And I really enjoyed the second issue and it’s definitely worth checking out! TITLE: Freedom Fighters issue #2 Read More …

Man and Superman 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 – April 2019 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

No doubt one of the finest Superman stories created, if you are a Superman fan, “Man and Superman” is a must-read, must-own 100-page super spectacular!  Highly recommended! TITLE: Man and Superman 100-Page Super Spectacular Issue #1 YEAR: April 2019 COMPANY: DC Comics WRITER: Marv Wolfman Read More …

A Date with Judy issue #14 – December 1949/January 1950 (Superman DC/National Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

If you are looking for a comic book series with wonderful writing and artwork, definitely give COMICO the Comic Company’s “Jonny Quest” a try! A wonderful second issue overall! TITLE: A Date with Judy issue #14 YEAR: December 1949/January 1950 COMPANY: Superman DC/National Comics Back in Read More …

The New Teen Titans issue #27 – January 1983 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

The Teen Titans take on the scourge of the streets and an issue showcasing the teenage drug problem, prostitution problem, teenage pregnancy problem in America during the early ’80s (and still a problem today). TITLE: The New Teen Titans vol. 1, issue #27 YEAR: January Read More …

The New Teen Titans issue #26 – December 1982 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

The Teen Titans would be used for good considering the group’s popularity in trying to combat teenage drug use and problems affecting society at the time (and still affecting society today). TITLE: The New Teen Titans vol. 1, issue #26 YEAR: December 1982 COMPANY: DC Read More …

Freedom Fighters issue #1 – April 1976 (Marvel Comics ) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

The first issue of “Freedom Fighters” was entertaining, no doubt a taste of bronze nostalgia, but I enjoyed the series and characters, despite Uncle Sam being a superhero with superstrength, which I had a laugh back then and even now.  But I really did enjoy Read More …