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The Hostess with the Mostest Ads The Hostess with the Mostest Ads... Today we are going to take a look at vintage Hostess advertisements in comic books. There is something about these old advertisements, they were quaint and entertaining. That is the thing about them, the entertainment factor. That sticks with you longer than the [...]
Joan Lee: The Mother of the Marvel Age Joan Lee: The Mother of the Marvel Age. It was a sad day for comics, on July sixth, 2017. That was the day that Stan Lee’s bride of 70 years, Joan Lee, passed away at the age of 93. “93?”, you may ask… “wasn’t that a full [...]
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular Is the Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular comic special worth your dime (multiplied by one hundred) or your time? Only you can answer that question for yourself. Ask me... well I'll tell you. I can't say enough about this comic, I could say too much, but [...]
SILVER SURFER VOL. 2 NO. 1 In 1983 my Father took me to my first Comic Book Convention at a Red Lion Inn in Sacramento, California. It was in the Summer and I was 13. He didn't tell me where we were going and the destination was incredible to my then budding collector senses. It [...]
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow The new Supergirl series' cover art is amazing. It gives off art nouveau, Alex Raymond and Frank Frazetta vibes, all day long. I'll pick one up and see how the contents hold up to the cover.