Archive for the ‘Comic Books’ category
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Free Comic Book Day Announces Gold Level Comic Books
In the past decade, Free Comic Book Day has rapidly become almost a personal holiday for me. It’s when comic companies give local comic book shops bundles of comics to give to their customers… absolutely free! It’s a great way for new readers to try out the hobby and for... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ #2
This issue kicks off with a bang, as the X-Men battle an army of Sinister clones in their attempt to recover the head of the Dreaming Celestial. Hope gets to show off her marksmanship, but Agent Abigail Brand of S.W.O.R.D. wants this battle wrapped up, because a fleet of Celestials... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Daredevil’ #6
It’s up to Daredevil to save two targets, an informant named Randall and a kid named Austin, caught in the cross-hairs of Midas Financial, A.I.M., Hydra, Byzantine, The Black Sceptre and The Secret Society, who have sent a super powerful Luchador aptly dubbed Bruiser after... -
Comic Book Creator Sues Producers Over ‘Cowboys And Aliens’ Concept
'Bizarre Fantasy' #1 featuring the tale 'Cowboys and Aliens' The concept of the film ‘Cowboys and Aliens’ isn’t high-art by any means. In fact, the film’s title is one of those rare instances (like ‘Snakes on a Plane’) in which what it says is exactly... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Avengers Origins: Thor’ #1
This one-shot issue is yet another retelling of the origin of The Mighty Thor. It details young Thor’s strained relationship with his half-brother Loki and their disastrous love triangle with Sif. We get to see the formation of the hammer Mjolnir and how it came to hold the... -
‘Action Comics’ #1 Now The Most Expensive Comic After Selling For Over $2.1 Million
A few days ago, we reported that a copy of ‘Action Comics’ #1, possibly belonging to actor Nicolas Cage, was up for auction at ComicConnect.com. The comic, featuring the first appearance of Superman, has a 9.0 CGC rating making it the highest graded copy of this particular... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Green Lantern: The Animated Series’ #0
‘Green Lantern: The Animated Series’ is based on the Cartoon Network show of the same name. I watched the animated show when it had its premiere episode a couple of weeks ago and it was actually pretty darn good for being a CGI DC cartoon that didn’t involve Bruce Timm. This... -
‘Justice League’ #1 Heading Back To Press For A Fifth Printing
From all appearances, DC’s New 52 relaunch has been doing quite well. Sure, there are a few stinker titles (like ‘Men of War’ and ‘OMAC’) but the headliner titles have been selling like hot cakes. We previously announced that all 52 #1 issues had sold out and many had... -
My Top 10 Favorite Marvel Superheroes
I have the strangest relationship with Marvel Comics. I’m a fan! Don’t get me wrong, but I don’t think I’m a fan of the characters and concepts that I’m supposed to like. I discovered Marvel shortly after I’d begun reading DC Comics. ... -
Illinois Man Finds $12,000 Spider-Man Comic In His Attic
Chimera's Comics co-owner, Steve Brown, with the rare comic Now I’ve cleaned out my attic, closets, and old comic boxes from time to time. But never have I been so lucky as George Toman. George, a resident in Willow Springs, IL, was cleaning out his attic when he came across... -
What’s On Comic Book Stands – November 30th
What does Uncanny X-Men #2 have to do with the resurrected Mister Sinister? Here is the list of new comics, trade paperbacks and more shipping 11/30/2011. As always check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time. As... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Kick-Ass 2′ #5
*Please note ‘Kick-Ass 2′ #5, while not quite as graphic as Kick-Ass 2 #4, is still not for the faint of heart, if you are easily offended by explicit content, language and dark deeds, please click on the home button on the menu bar and head back to the homepage* Ok,... -
Nick Cage’s Stolen Copy Of ‘Action Comics’ #1 Now In Auction
To date, the most expensive comic ever auctioned was a copy of ‘Action Comics’ #1. The 1938 first appearance of Superman was CGC graded at 8.5 and sold for $1.5 million. The reason for the unbelievable price is that there are believed to be only six copies of this issue in... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Justice League Dark’ #3
The Justice League Dark team inches closer to actually coming together this issue, as The Enchantress’ power continues to grow. Constantine and Zatanna recall what caused her to slip into a coma in ‘Justice League Dark’ #2. It’s revealed that these two share... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Fantastic Four’ #600 (Return Of Johnny Storm)
What a tome this book is! Clocking in at 100 pages, ‘Fantastic Four’ #600 is truly a massive read for a comic that isn’t a graphic novel or trade paperback. Sure. I used to read DC’s 100-page Specials back in the day but they always seemed to be quick reads with mostly...
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