The Incredible Hulk vol. 2, issue #350 – December 1988 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight of the Day]

TITLE: The Incredible vol. 2, issue #350 YEAR: December 1988 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Written by Peter David Inks by Terry Austin Lettered by Joe Rosen Pencils by Jeff Purves Colorist: Petra Scotese Edited by Bobbie Chase Editor-in-Chief: Tom DeFalco With the release of issue #350 Read More …

The Uncanny X-Men issue #112 – August 1978 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

The X-Men vs. Magneto in another epic battle!  And the Jim Shooter era at Marvel Comics begins with this issue! TITLE: The Uncanny X-Men issue #112 YEAR: August 1978 COMPANY: Marvel Comics WRITER: Chris Claremont ARTIST: John Byrne INKER: Terry Austin LETTERER: Bruce Patterson COLORIST: Read More …

The Uncanny X-Men issue #111 – June 1978 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

The X-Men reduced to circus entertainers?  The return of the Beast!  All this and more! TITLE: The Uncanny X-Men issue #111 YEAR: June 1978 COMPANY: Marvel Comics WRITER: Chris Claremont ARTIST: John Byrne INKER: Terry Austin LETTERER: Tom Orzechowski COLORIST: Mary Titus EDITOR: Archie Goodwin Read More …

The Uncanny X-Men issue #117 – January 1979 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

A fill-in issue created before John Byrne took over as the X-Men. It may have consistency issues but as far as storyline is concerned, it’s actually very good! TITLE: The Uncanny X-Men issue #117 YEAR: January 1979 COMPANY: Marvel Comics WRITER: Chris Claremont ARTIST: John Read More …

The Uncanny X-Men issue #110 – April 1978 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

A fill-in issue created before John Byrne took over as the X-Men.  It may have consistency issues but as far as storyline is concerned, it’s actually very good! TITLE: The Uncanny X-Men issue #110 YEAR: April 1978 COMPANY: Marvel Comics WRITER: Chris Claremont ARTIST: Tony Read More …

The Uncanny X-Men vol. 1, issue #116 – December 1978 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: The Uncanny X-Men vol. 1, issue #115 YEAR: December 1978 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Writer: Chris Claremont & John Byrne Penciler: John Byrne Inker: Terry Austin Letterer: Tom Orzechowski Colorist: Glynis Wein Editor: Roger Stern Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter The witch (high priestess) Zaldane has resurrected Read More …

The Uncanny X-Men vol. 1, issue #115 – November 1978 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

A solid issue by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, the issue really does a great job of showing the dysfunctional working relationship between Cyclops and Wolverine but also bringing back Sauron, who last appeared back in “X-Men” issue #59 and #60.  For the most part, Read More …

The Uncanny X-Men vol. 1, issue #114 – October 1978 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: The Uncanny X-Men vol. 1, issue #114 YEAR: October 1978 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Writer: Chris Claremont & John Byrne Embellisher: Terry Austin Letterer: Jean Simek Colorist: Glynis Wein Editor: Roger Stern Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter The Chris Claremont and John Byrne (and also Dave Cockrum) Read More …

The Uncanny X-Men issue #108 – December 1977 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

A magnificent battle between the X-Men vs. the Imperial Guards but an amazing rescue by the Starjammers. TITLE: The Uncanny X-Men issue #108 YEAR: December 1977 COMPANY: Marvel Comics WRITER: Chris Claremont ARTIST: John Byrne INKER: Terry Austin LETTERER: Orz/Wohl COLORIST: Andy Yanchus EDITOR: Archie Read More …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: The Uncanny X-Men issue #138 – October 1980 (Marvel Comics)

TITLE: The Uncanny X-Men issue #138 YEAR: October 1980 COMPANY: Marvel Comics WRITER & CO-PLOTTERS: Chris Claremont & John Byrne PENCILLER: John Byrne INKER: Terry Austin LETTERER: Tom Orzechowski COLORIST: Glynis Wein EDITOR: Louise Jones EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Jim Shooter With the release of “The Uncanny X-Men” Read More …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: X-Men vol. 1, issue #113 – September 1978 (Marvel Comics)

TITLE: X-Men vol. 1, issue #113 YEAR: September 1978 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Writer: Chris Claremont & John Byrne Embellisher: Terry Austin Letterer: A. Kawecki Colorist: G. Wein Editor: Roger Stern Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter The Chris Claremont and John Byrne (and also Dave Cockrum) years of Read More …