Green Arrow issue #5 – June 1988 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight of the Day]

The issue was no doubt ahead of its time.  A story about crimes against homosexual men, gang initiations and those dragged into the gang in order to survive, even if they had promising potential.  This was a darn good issue to read and again, another Read More …

Green Arrow issue #4 – May 1988 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight of the Day]

A riveting story about Oliver Queen vs. Fyers competing on who get a mystery device first.  Exciting and another wonderful “Green Arrow” story! TITLE: Green Arrow issue #4 YEAR: May 1988 COMPANY: DC Comics Writer: Mike Grell Artists: Ed Hannigan with Dick Giordano with Frank Read More …

Green Arrow issue #3 – April 1988 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight of the Day]

TITLE: Green Arrow issue #3 YEAR: April 1988 COMPANY: DC Comics Writer: Mike Grell Artists: Ed Hannigan with Dick Giordano with Frank McLaughlin Inks: Dick Giordano Colorist: Julia Lacquement Letterer: John Costanza Editor: Mike Gold One of the most well-known artist/writers in which fans can Read More …

Green Arrow issue #2 – March 1988 (DC Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight of the Day]

TITLE: Green Arrow issue #2 YEAR: March 1988 COMPANY: DC Comics Writer: Mike Grell Pencils: Ed Hannigan with Frank McLaghlin Inks: Dick Giordano Colorist: Julia Lacquement Letterer: John Costanza Editor: Mike Gold One of the most well-known artist/writers in which fans can expect quality is Read More …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: Jon Sable Freelance vol. 1, Issue #2 – July 1983 (First Comics)

TITLE: Jon Sable Freelance vol. 1, Issue #2 YEAR: July 1983 COMPANY: First Comics Created/Written/Illustrated:Mike Grell In 1983, Mike Grell left DC Comics to develop his creator-owned titles “Jon Sable Freelance” and “Starslayer”. “Jon Sable Freelance” was beloved by those who read indie comics and Read More …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: 1st Issue Special vol. 1, issue #8 – November 1975 (DC Comics)

TITLE: 1st Issue Special vol. 1, issue #8 YEAR: November 1975 COMPANY: DC Comics Written and Illustrated by Mike Grell Edited by Joe Orlando In the late ’70s, it was a creative time for DC Comics.  Experimentation with different types of stories and what would Read More …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: Jon Sable Freelance vol. 1, Issue #1 – June 1983 (First Comics)

TITLE: Jon Sable Freelance vol. 1, Issue #1 YEAR: June 1983 COMPANY: First Comics Created/Written/Illustrated:Mike Grell 1983 and Ken F. Levin and Mike Gold would launch their own comic book company, First Comics. Enticing writers and artists which included Frank Brunner, Mike Grell, Howard Chaykin, Read More …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: Green Arrow issue #1 – February 1988 (DC Comics)

TITLE: Green Arrow issue #1 YEAR: February 1988 COMPANY: DC Comics Writer: Mike Grell Illustrated by Ed Hannigan & Dick Giordano Colorist: Julia Lacquement Letterer:John Costanza Editor: Mike Gold One of the most well-known artist/writers in which fans can expect quality is Mike Grell. Known Read More …

Shaman’s Tears – Vol. 1, Issue #1 – May 1993 (Image Comics)

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 …

The Warlord – vol. 6, Issue #48 – August 1981 (DC Comics)

TITLE: The Warlord – vol. 6, Issue #48 YEAR: August 1981 COMPANY: DC Comics Written and Illustrated by Mike Grekk Inker: Vince Colletta Colorist: Adrienne Roy Letterer: Ben Oda Editor: Ross Andru In the late ’70s, it was a creative time for DC Comics.  Experimentation Read More …