Dennis A. Amith presents My Comic Book Journey
TITLE: Spider-Girl vol. 1, Issue #1 YEAR: October 1998 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Writer: Tom DeFalco Penciler: Pat Oliffe Inker: Al Williamson Colorist: Christie Scheele Letterer: Janice Chiang Chief: Bob Harras The year 1998 and Marvel Comics debuted MC2 (Marvel Comics 2), featuring an alternative future Read More …
TITLE: Megaton Issue #4 YEAR: April 1986 COMPANY: Megaton Comics Writer: Megaton: Gary Carlson Vanguard: Erik Larsen Artist: Megaton: Angel Medina Inks: Megaton: Tom Dzon Letters: Megaton: Grass Green Editor: Gary Carlson Editor: Mark Paniccia Editor-in-Chief: Axel Alonso Before Gary Carlson would be known for Read More …
TITLE: Cross Game vol. 01 YEAR: October 2010 (USA release) COMPANY: Shonen Sunday Story and Art by Mitsuru Adachi Mitsuru Adachi is one of the most highly respected mangaka in Japan. He is also known for his manga that revolves around baseball and high school/grade Read More …
TITLE: Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye Vol. 1: Going Underground TPB YEAR: July 2017 COMPANY: Young Animal Writers: Jon Rivera, Gerard Way Artist: Michael Avon Oeming Colorist: Nick Filardi Letterer: Clem Robins Many issues before Batman would be the main character featured primarily in Read More …
TITLE: Boruto – Naruto Next Generations – vol. 2 US RELEASE DATE: September 2017 COMPANY: Viz Media Created and Supervised by Masashi Kishimoto Story by Ukyo Kodachi Art by Mikio Ikemoto As the groups get ready for their Chunin Exam to see who will become Read More …
TITLE: Plastic Man vol. 5, Issue #20 YEAR: October/November 1977 COMPANY: DC Comics Script: John Albano Art: Ramona Fradon/Bob Smith Color: Liz Berube Letterer: D. Schulman Before there was Elongated Man for DC Comics and before Mr. Fantastic debuted in Marvel Comics’ “Fantastic Four”, there Read More …
TITLE: Star Wars vol. 1, Issue #2 YEAR: August 1977 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Scripter/Editor: Roy Thomas Illustrator: Howard Chaykin Embellisher/Colorist: Steve Leialoha Letterer: Tom Orzechowski Back in 1977, Marvel Comics released a six-issue comic adaptation based on the film, “Star Wars” film, “Star Wars: Episode Read More …
TITLE: Bakuman vol. 01 YEAR: August 2010 (USA release) COMPANY: Viz Media Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata For writer Tsugumi Ohba and illustrator Takeshi Obata (“Hikaru no Go”, “Blue Dragon”, “Castlevania Judgment”), both are known for their collaboration and their work on Read More …
TITLE: The Savage Dragon Issue #225 YEAR: July 2017 COMPANY: Image Comics Creator/Writer/Artist/Inker: Erik Larsen Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos Colorist: Nikos Koutsis Flats: Mike Toris Editor: Gavin Hiccmoutham My previous post about “The Savage Dragon” focused on the first issue on how the Savage Dragon was Read More …
TITLE: Alpha Flight vol. 1, Issue #12 YEAR: July 1984 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Creator/Writer/Artist: John Byrne Letterer by Michael Higgins Colorist: Andy Yanchus Editor: Denny O’Neill Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter John Byrne has established himself as a legend in the comic book industry with his wonderful Read More …
TITLE: Shaman’s Tears #1 YEAR: May 1993 COMPANY: Image Comics Writer/Illustrator: Mike Grell Art Assistant: Brian Snoddy Color Separator: Digital Chameleon Lettering: Steve Haynie Editor: Mike Gold There’s no denying that Mike Grell is one of the most talented surviving comic book writer/artists that is Read More …