Tony Stark has never been the idealized, larger-than-life hero like some of his Avengers counterparts. He’s a “billionaire, playboy, philanthropist” who, prior to donning the suit and becoming a hero as Iron Man, was a reckless, thoughtless… well, billionaire, playboy, etc etc. Even once he became a superhero, he had to reckon with his past […]
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A Study in Scarlet
We talk a lot here about comics. We talk about the stories and the interior art chores and the characterization. We talk about “key” issues and first appearances. We talk “line-ups” and “team-ups.” But we all know what really gives us the biggest charge from comic collecting. What reaches into the depths of our brains […]
Sam Wilson: Wielding the Shield
As soon as it was announced that the sequel to Marvel Studios’ Captain America: The First Avenger would be The Winter Soldier, following Ed Brubaker’s storyline that saw the resurrection of Bucky Barnes as a weapon against Steve Rogers, folks began wondering if Chris Evan’s time as Cap was limited. The rumors were bolstered by […]
The Long Shadow of Childhood – Reading Jeff Lemire’s “All-New Hawkeye”
Launching a new Hawkeye series that follows Matt Fraction’s landmark, critically-acclaimed, award winning run on the title is not a task I envy – except, you know, in the literal sense. Writer Jeff Lemire with art team Ramon Perez & Ian Herring have even a riskier feat to pull off, though. Matt’s Hawkeye isn’t even […]
The Blastoff Art Gallery – Age of Ultron
With the beginning of a new month comes a new banner by our amazing Artist-in-Residence Elena Casagrande! This month, we join in the anticipation for the next AVENGERS film, with this beautiful look at the newest additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in classic Marvel style!
Age of Ultron on the Horizon
Well, I figure we have to talk about it, right? The first trailer for AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON leaked out on to the Internet last week, with Marvel swiftly following suit and releasing an official, much prettier hi-def version a week earlier than they’d planned. I’m sure you’ve seen it by now, but just in […]
World’s Greatest or Earth’s Mightiest?
Whether it’s for poker or an all-out slugfest, when the Avengers and the FF cross paths, it’s always crazy: And the first time it happened was in FANTASTIC FOUR #26: And you can own it! Just click here to buy!
Meet the Lady Liberators!
Jud and Karl take a look at AVENGERS #83: 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.
Frozen in Ice
It’s one of the landmark Marvels of the Silver Age: AVENGERS #4, the return of Captain America! And you can own it! Click here for all the details!
Avengercentennial
Jud and Karl take a look at Karl’s copy of AVENGERS #100, under a beautiful Barry Smith cover! And it can be yours! Click here to buy!
Early Avengers
Karl and Jud admire a very early issue of AVENGERS: And it can be yours: Click here to bu AVENGERS #3!
Our Pal Sal
Jud and Karl admire Sal Buscema’s art for AVENGERS #89: And it can be yours! Click here to buy!