It’s one of the most iconic rivalries in the Marvel Universe: The Hulk vs. the Thing: And it happened first in FANTASTIC FOUR #25, from 1964! And now it can be yours! Click here to buy!
Chin Up
The first appearance of the green-skinned, bony-chinned shapechanging alien enemy known as the Skrulls came surprisingly early in the FANTASTIC FOUR run: issue #2, in fact! And you can own that historic issue! Click here for all the details!
A Breath of Fresh Air
I tend to catch up on most of my television on Netflix these days. I pick one of the many series from my “to-watch” list (it’s embarrassingly long) based on what I’m in the mood for and how many seasons the show lasted. If I like it, I’ll watch episode after episode. I inhale them […]
The Comic That Started It All
There are collectibles in the world of comics, and then there are genuine pieces of history. Like this, for example. FANTASTIC FOUR #1, from November 1961, by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The comic that literally began the Marvel Universe. The comic that changed comics forever. In the immortal words of Rene Belloq, you and […]
Karl’s Mom Gave Away His Silver Surfers
But Karl got them back! Hit the button to your right to take a closer look at the Karl Kesel Collection!
And Harry’s Wild About Me
Editor’s Note: The old Dreaded Deadline Doom has got its claws in me once again this week, so while I fight to get out from under, I thought I’d re-present this lost offering from the original COMICS 101 Archives, focusing on Spidey-friend and foe Harry Osborn, as originally presented on June 1, 2005: I caught […]
John Byrne: Filling Big Footsteps
Not many creators can lay claim to being a true successor to the legacy of Jack “The King” Kirby. John Byrne, through his decades of impressive output as both an artist and a writer/artist, is one of the few. Byrne, British-born but Canadian-raised, began his artistic career humbly enough. In the mid-’70s, he worked for […]
Boy, Reed Richards Is Smart
How smart is he? He stops Magneto with a wooden gun…
Spidey Vs. Supes
Karl and Jud discuss Karl’s love for reading Spider-Man and how not being much of a Superman fan was helpful in writing the character. Click the button to your right to peruse The Karl Kesel Collection!
Meet the Lady Liberators!
Jud and Karl take a look at AVENGERS #83: And you can own it! Click here to buy!
Sue Storm, Modern Woman
Sue Storm is a woman of many talents. Superhero. Wife. Mother. Generally awesome. And I don’t just like her because she quoted Star Wars in “Childhood’s End:” It didn’t hurt, but it’s not the only reason I admire the Invisible Girl. I respect the way she is able to balance her life. She delivers […]
Apes Hate Commies
Karl regales Jud with the tale of Gorgilla theCommunist-Fightin’ Gorilla, from TALES TO ASTONISH #18: And you can own it! Click here to buy!
Even an Android Can Cry
Jud and Karl take a look at the Avengers’ glory days, including the origin of the Vision: And it can be yours! Click here for all the info.