Superman vol. 1, issue 262 (March 1973) (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Superman vol. 1, issue 262 YEAR: March 1973 WRITTEN BY: Elliot Maggin ART:  Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson EDITOR: Julius Schwartz Did Superman ever kill anyone? I suppose it depends on who you ask but issue 262 is rather interesting and unfortunately, I have Read More …

The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1, issue 191 (April 1979) (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel Comics) vol. 1, issue 191 YEAR: April 1979 WRITTEN BY: Marv Wolfman ILLUSTRATED: Keith Pollard and M. Espisito LETTERING: Rick Parker COLORIST: Carl Safford EDITOR: Jim Shooter J. Jonah Jameson’s hatred towards Spider-Man is at its highest point as he Read More …

Marvel Team Up Issue #67 – March 1978 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

  TITLE: Marvel Team Up Issue #67 YEAR: March 1978 COMPANY: Marvel Comics STORY: Chris Claremont ARTIST: John Byrne INKER: Dave Hunt LETTERER: A. Kawecki COLORIST: Dave Hunt EDITOR: Archie Goodwin I have to admit that when it comes to Marvel characters, one that I Read More …

Marvel Team-Up Issue #14 – October 1973 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Marvel Team-Up Issue #14 YEAR: October 1973 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Writer: Len Wein Artist: Gil Kane Inbker: W. Howard Letterer: John Costanza Colorist: Glynis Wein Editor: Roy Thomas During the ’70s, one thing you would often see is Spider-Man fighting Namor, the Sub-Mariner. It’s Read More …

The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1, issue 183 (August 1978) (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel Comics) vol. 1, issue 183 YEAR: August 1978 WRITTEN BY: Marv Wolfman ART: Ross Andru INKING: Bob McLeod LETTERING: Jim Novak COLORIST: Janice Cowen Peter Parker is graduating college and all he could think about is a man’s responsibility, graduating Read More …

Superman vol. 1, issue 256 (September 1972) (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Superman vol. 1, issue 256 YEAR: September 1972 WRITTEN BY: Cary Bates ART:  Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson EDITOR: Julie Schwartz During the early ’70s, “Superman” still managed to maintain its family friendly storylines and quite often you received two stories for a wonderful Read More …

Slam Dunk vol. 5 (1991) (Shonen Jump Manga)

“Slam Dunk” vol. 5 continues the exhibition matchup between Shohoku and their rivals Ryonan. But with Shohoku team captain Akagi injured, can Hanamichi, Rukawa and the others do well without their center?  Find out in volume 5 of Takehiko Inoue’s hit manga series “Slam Dunk”! Read More …

Naruto 3-in-1 Omnibus vol. 2 (Volumes 4-6) (2000) (Shonen Jump Manga)

The second volume of “Naruto 3-in-1 Omnibus” (vol. 4-6) and the conclusion of Team Kakashi vs. Zabuza and Haku is featured but also the Chunin Exams in which Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are pitted against other ninja teams from all over the area in a Read More …

Dr. Slump vol. 1 (1980) (Shonen Jump Graphic Novel)

Akira Toriyama’s “Dr. Slump” is a classic manga series that will continue to entertain fans for generations to come!  Hilarious, crazy and just a delightful manga series that I highly recommend! Image courtesy of © 1980 by Akira Toriyama. All Rights Reserved. Purchase this Manga Read More …

Marvel Fanfare vol. 1, issue 8 – May 1983 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Marvel Fanfare vol. 1, issue 8 YEAR:May 1983 COMIC COMPANY: Marvel Comics Written by Peter Gillis (Story 2) Gil Kane Penciller: Carmine Infantino (Story 2) Charles Yess Inker: P. Craig Russell Letterer: Many Hands (Story 2) Jim Novak Colorist: Ben Sean (Story 2) Christie Read More …