Phil's Reviews — Stuff I Read and Put Back #29

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Phil

Heroes for Hire #12 — (Main Story): Writer: Zeb Wells; Penciller: Clay Mann; Inker: Terry Pallot; (Back-up Story): Writer: Fred Van Lente; Penciler: John Bosco; Inker: Terry Pallot A World War Hulk tie-in. Only 16 pages to the main story, as the team gets in way, way over their heads (Humbug, particularly). Nice splash page at the end, but the art is otherwise undistinguished, and the back-up story, featuring Paladin and the new female Scorpion, has no compelling reason to exist; it presents unpleasant people doing unpleasant things in an unpleasant way. The Chemist #1 — Writer/Artist: Jay Boose The … Continue reading →

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Cool Silver Age without a crowd

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Alan

Hi everyone! Just a quick note to let you know I’ve still been pricing tons of cool mostly Silver Age books that have been filtering into the store. Some of our regular AABC customers are off to the San Diego Comic Con, so now’s a great time to come in and browse and take advantage of this great selection adorning the walls and display cases…without the hassle of crowds! Tell ya’ what. If you’re in Phoenix and reading this and wish you could blow your wad of cash on back issue comics this weekend, I’ll make it worth your while. … Continue reading →

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Phil's Reviews — Stuff I Bought #28

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Phil

Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil #4 (of 4) — Writer/Artist: Jeff Smith A satisfying ending, as both Billy and Captain Marvel (and Mary) get to show smarts and heroism, and everyone ends up just about where they should be. I’m not too sure about the science (“Captain Marvel punched him too hard! The fabric of light has been compressed into a singularity! A small black hole has formed” — um, what?), although I suppose that it’s true to the genial, anything-goes fantasy of the original comics, and it certainly works in context. This has been a magical series, and … Continue reading →

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Phil's Reviews — Stuff I Read and Put Back #28

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Phil

Ghost Rider  #13 — Writer: Daniel Way;  Penciler: Javier Saltares;  Inker: Scott Hanna As a World War Hulk tie-in, this is better than I thought it would be — Way’s logic behind the “fight” makes sense (although I’m not sure I buy into Dr. Strange’s comments on GR’s power levels), and Saltares’s art is up to the big splashes and set pieces that are required; best of all, the whole “Satan-makes-GR-look-like-an-idiot” over-plot is put on hold for an issue. One of the better WWH crossovers, all told, and if you’ve been following that event you should probably give it a … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogging — Kurt Collins — Comics Soundtracks

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Phil

Sound the trumpets and strike up the band! At long last, –My blog! Hope you like it! Salutations to all the AABC Universe! A quick tip of the hat to Marsha and Alan for bringing my idea to fruition; and also allowing me to be the spark that ignites the fire. I am honored and surprised – THANK YOU! As was mentioned in an AABC e-mail, my name is Kurt Collins and I’ve been a customer ever since moving here from Grand Rapids, Michigan 25 years ago – with the exception of the few years I went A.W.O.L. to pursue … Continue reading →

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