Marvel Fanfare vol. 1, issue 6 – January 1983 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight Review of the Day]

TITLE: Marvel Fanfare vol. 1, issue 6 YEAR: January 1983 COMIC COMPANY: Marvel Comics Written by Mike W. Barr (Story 2) Roger Stern Penciller: Sandy Plunkett (Story 2) Charles Yess Inker: P. Craig Russell Letterer: Jim Novak (Story 2) Ronn Zalme Colorist: Petra Scotese (Story 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 Incredible Hulk vol. 1, issue #235 – May 1979 (Marvel Comics) [Comic Book Spotlight of the Day]

TITLE: The Incredible vol. 1, issue #235 YEAR: May 1979 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Written by Roger Stern Art by Sal Buscema & Mike Esposito Lettered by John Costanza Colored by G. Roussos Edited by Al Milgrom Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter Back in “The Incredible Hulk” issue 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 …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: Superman vol. 2, Issue #33 – July 1989 (DC Comics)

TITLE: Superman vol. 2, issue #33 YEAR: July 1989 COMPANY: DC Comics WRITER: Roger Stern PENCILLER: Kerry Gammill INKER: Dennis Janke LETTERER: John Costanza COLORIST: Glenn Whitmore ASSOC. EDITOR: Jon Peterson EDITOR: Mike Carlin SUPERMAN created by Siegel and Shuster Back in 1989, a crossover Read More …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: The Adventures of the Thing vol. 1, issue #1 – April 1992 (Marvel Comics)

TITLE: The Adventures of the Thing vol. 1, issue #12 YEAR: April 1992 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Written by John Byrne Penciller: Joe Sinnott Letterer: Jim Novak Colorist: F. Mouly Editor: Roger Stern Reprint Editor: Hildy Mesnik Editor-in-Chief: Tom DeFalco Among the Marvel characters that has 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 …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: The Avengers vol. 1, Issue #239 – January 1984 (Marvel Comics)

TITLE: The Avengers vol. 1, Issue #239 YEAR: January 1984 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Writer: Roger Stern Artist/Co-Creator: Allen Milgrom, Joe Sinnott Colorist: Christie Scheele  Letterer: Jim Novak  Editor: Michael Carlin I have written about Assistant Editor’s Month for Marvel Comics back in the ’80s.  When Read More …

Comic Book Spotlight of the Day: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1, Issue #248 – January 1984 (Marvel Comics)

TITLE: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1, Issue #248 YEAR: January 1984 COMPANY: Marvel Comics Writer: Roger Stern Pencils/Breakdowns: John Romita, Jr./Ron Frenz Finishes: Bret Breeding/Terry Austin Letterer: Diana Albers/Joe Rosen Colors: Bob Sharen/Christie Scheele Editor: Bob DeNatale Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter Back in the ’80s,  Marvel Read More …