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Dark Horse Reviews: Magnus, Robot Fighter #1
Posted on August 5, 2010 | 5 CommentsMAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER #1 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writer: Jim Shooter Artist: Bill Reinhold This is what we love about comics: non-stop, kick-ass action. You won’t be able to put this title down if you pick it up. You’re going to open it up and... -
From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays: Marvelman and Ninja Turtles!
Posted on July 30, 2010 | 5 CommentsWWWWWHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! And with that Jungle Girl-esque cry, we return to the column known to readers across the cyber planes as From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays! Howdy ya’ll. This week, we have a duo of swankness with Marvel Comics finally releasing the awesome classic fun... -
Dark Horse Reviews: Dr. Solar, Man of the Atom #1
Posted on July 15, 2010 | 5 CommentsDr. Solar, Man of the Atom #1 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writer: Jim Shooter Artist: Dennis Calero Cover Artists: Michael Komarck, Dennis Calero Plain and simple: Dr. Solar rocks, period. I was a little nervous about this title’s relaunch. Dr. Solar is such a great... -
Marvel Snapshot: Character Spotlight: Namor (Submariner) Mckenzie
Posted on July 11, 2010 | 2 CommentsWelcome to the coolest look into a comic book character in Marvel Snapshot! This week, I’m going to be taking a look into the life of Namor, the Submariner. He’s been around longer than just about anybody and lived many different lives, so let’s dive... -
The Man, the Legend: Gene Colan
Posted on June 26, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe Tomb of Dracula, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Batman, Howard the Duck, Dare-Devil, Captain America, and Nightforce; The list goes on for miles. If I was to be asked “Who is my favorite artist”, I’d probably give a list of “classic guys” and “current guys”,... -
From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays: Milt Gross Rocked!
Posted on June 25, 2010 | 2 CommentsWelcome to this week’s From Friendly Ghosts to Gamma Rays. Glad you’re taking a break from all the glory of the World Cup to join us here, ’cause this week we look at the genius of Milt Gross. Before Stan Lee or Frank Miller, there... -
From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays: Avatar, Little Vampire, Rin Tin Tin and Rex The Wonder Horse!
Posted on June 11, 2010 | 3 CommentsAloha, my friends and welcome back to From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays! Just a reminder today kicks off the greatest sport on Earth: World Cup Soccer! Get your soccer on, readers! Now moving on, this week we have some superphantastisch items for ya’ll! First... -
Sequential History: The Golden Age
Posted on May 27, 2010 | 8 CommentsThe Golden Age of comics, roughly from 1938 to the late forties, was an amazing time to be involved in this unique art form. The modern comic book was born, and with it came the boom in sales that spurred the creation of many of... -
DC Reviews: DC Universe Legacies #1
Posted on May 20, 2010 | 4 CommentsDC Universe Legacies #1 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Len Wein Art: Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert, J.G. Jones, Scott Kolins Colors: Mike Atiyeh, Brad Anderson Cover: Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert Warning: Minor Spoilers! What happens when you assemble a legendary team of super star creators... -
From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays: Remembering Frazetta, Re-Evolution, Jetta and Josie!
Posted on May 14, 2010 | 4 CommentsHiyah! Kiyah! Wah-cha!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that we’ve all practiced our ninja-noises, hello and welcome to this week’s From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays! We have a jam packed week here for you, so lets just jump right into it: Frank Frazetta (Feb.09, 1928-May.10, 2010) Earlier this... -
Ink Stains 17: Graphic Illusions
Posted on April 26, 2010 | 14 CommentsSometimes the best art comes in small – or in this case, thin – publications. Graphic Illusions boasted some pretty big name artists in its only issue. Graphic Illusions, Summer 1971 Editor and Publisher: Rob Gustaveson, Jeffrey and Robert Gluckson Graphic Illusions was a one-shot,... -
Those Who Came Before: Mort Weisinger
Posted on April 17, 2010 | 3 CommentsWelcome to another edition of Those Who Came Before, where we look back at the creative people that helped forge this medium which we love. This time we’re looking at Mort Weisinger, an artist from the Golden Age who had his hand in the creation... -
2010 Eisner Nominees: Captain America #601
Posted on April 16, 2010 | 7 CommentsWelcome, ComicAttack readers, to our look at the 2010 Eisner nominated titles. Between April and July, when the winners are announced at Comic-Con International, we’ll be highlighting some of the titles so that you can get to know them, and know why they were nominated... -
From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays: Ferd’nand and The Green Hornet
Posted on April 2, 2010 | 6 CommentsWelcome back to From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays! This week we take a peek at some awesome Sunday fun with Ferd’nand and the classic serial epic of The Green Hornet! Sundays Rock: Ferd’nand Ferd’nand is the classic silent strip that has entertained us for... -
Action Comics #1… $1,500,000
Posted on March 31, 2010 | 6 CommentsNo, this isn’t a joke, it’s happened again. A copy of Action Comics #1 has just sold at auction for 1.5 million dollars. That’s $1,500,000! This not only beats the previous best for this issue of $1,000,000, it also brought in more than the $1,075,000... -
Ink Stains 15: Fantastic Fanzine 12
Posted on March 29, 2010 | 21 CommentsGary Groth is known as a lightning rod in the comics community, and was the editor and guiding light of The Comics Journal for many years…but he had to start somewhere, and Fantastic Fanzine is that somewhere! Fantastic Fanzine 12, 1970 Editor and Publisher: Gary... -
Those Who Came Before: Martin Nodell
Posted on March 16, 2010 | 5 CommentsThe focus of this month’s Those Who Came Before is a man whose career reached beyond comics. His work has been seen by many people, whether they read comics or not. Martin Nodell is the man to thank for many creations, including one of our... -
It’s A Boys’ Life
Posted on March 15, 2010 | 9 CommentsLike anything in the world of art, there are these little hidden gems we find on occasion. John Lennon covering a song by Buddy Holly, Quentin Tarantino playing a cameo in a Takashi Miike film, and for comic-art it’s the endless amount of comics stuck... -
Detective Comics #27 sells for $1,075,000!
Posted on February 27, 2010 | 6 CommentsNo folks, this isn’t a joke, it’s happened again. We now have a second comic book that has sold for over a million dollars. A copy of Detective Comics #27 with a CGC grade of 8.0 has just sold for $1,075,000! That’s $75,000 more than... -
Action Comics #1 sells for $1,000,000
Posted on February 24, 2010 | 9 CommentsThis past Monday a copy of Action Comics #1 sold at auction for $1,000,000. That’s ONE MILLION DOLLARS!. ComicConnect.com auctioned this rare book, which will be on display at its New York City location for the media to view until its new owner claims it.... -
From Friendly Ghosts to Gamma Rays: Marvel Superhero Squad, Oz and Superman
Posted on January 22, 2010 | 7 CommentsThe full moon hung overhead. The waves of the sea crashed against the island shore. His over-sized Salamander googly-eyes stared at me. I knew this man was the mayor, but I still dared to say it, “No, H.R. Pufnstuf! Who is YOUR friend when things... -
From Friendly Ghosts to Gamma Rays: Marvel/Timely, Prince Valiant and the Atom!
Posted on January 8, 2010 | 8 CommentsWelcome to this week’s From Friendly Ghosts to Gamma Rays! I hope everyone had a great holiday filled with such nerdtastic items as Land Of The Lost Sleestak bobbleheads, Animal Boxing for the Nintendo DS, and DVDs like the complete TV series collection of Disney’s... -
Christmas Cover Bonanza: Day III
Posted on December 23, 2009 | 7 CommentsWelcome back to our third installment of the Christmas Cover Bonanza! Before we begin, I’d like to share a brief reflective about this Holiday season… The Holidays always bring out the best in people and the 3.8 million citizens of Los Angeles are definitely no... -
Christmas Cover Bonanza: Day II
Posted on December 22, 2009 | 9 CommentsHappy Holidays everyone! With Christmas Day this Friday, we here at ComicAttack.net thought it would be cool to spread a little Christmas cheer to you all out there in internet land! Every day through to the 26th we’ll post a random list of Christmas-themed comic... -
Christmas Cover Bonanza: Day I
Posted on December 21, 2009 | 8 CommentsHappy Holidays everyone! With Christmas Day this Friday, we here at ComicAttack.net thought it would be cool to spread a little Christmas cheer to you all out there in internet land! Every day through to the 26th we’ll post a random list of Christmas-themed comic... -
RIP Irving Tripp 1921-2009
Posted on December 17, 2009 | 2 CommentsA few weeks back on November 27th, 2009 the world of comics got a little less funnier with the passing of comic artist Irving Tripp. Tripp died at 88 after complications with cancer. Born in 1921, Tripp may not be a household name from the... -
Those Who Came Before: Joe Simon
Posted on December 15, 2009 | 6 CommentsGoing back to the Golden Age for this month’s Those Who Came Before, we’re taking a look at Joe Simon. Simon created and contributed to many characters during the 1940s, 50s and 60s, including one of the very best the comic world has known. If... -
From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays
Posted on December 11, 2009 | 10 CommentsWelcome to From Friendly Ghosts To Gamma Rays! With this week’s run down we’ll look at Mickey Mouse and Friends#296 and #297, Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #5-10 and the ’41 Movie Serial The Adventures of Captain Marvel. MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #296... -
Sequential History: The Birth & Influence of Superman
Posted on November 26, 2009 | 5 CommentsIn this month’s Sequential History, we’re going to look back at the beginning. The beginning, some believe, of the comic book as we know it. Back to the first “superhero” of his kind to gain real popularity, Superman. The refugee from Krypton was cooked up... -
Retroactive Continuity: Adaptations and Alterations
Posted on October 23, 2009 | 2 CommentsIn his novel Gladiator, Philip Wylie told the tragic tale of Hugo Danner, a young man both gifted and cursed by the great power given to him through his father’s experiments. Danner spends most of his short life attempting to find his place in a... -
Retroactive Continuity: The Most Influential Book You’ve Never Heard Of
Posted on October 9, 2009 | 2 CommentsThroughout history, stories have frequently referenced men with abilities far beyond the norm — Heracles (Hercules), Gilgamesh, Samson, Beowulf — someone who can rise above the mundane and perform feats impossible for mortal man. In modern times, these themes have been returned to the forefront. ... -
Ink Stains 2: Squa Tront 2
Posted on September 28, 2009 | 13 CommentsSqua Tront 2 (September 1968) Publisher: Jerry Weist Squa Tront was one of the first fanzines dedicated to the creators and memory of EC Comics (a few others being Witzend and Spa Fon). Publisher Jerry Weist proudly displayed sketches from EC artists, ran articles on...
