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June 14, 2013 – 12:01 am |

I love the character of Superman, and although he may not be my favorite comic-book hero I still admire what he symbolizes and his rich pop culture history. So needless to say, I had very …

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Classic Comic Cover Corner (Father’s Day Edition) – Superman #218

June 16, 2013 – 8:00 am |

Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover Corner!
Superman #218 – July 1969
Cover art by Curt Swan
The new Man of Steel …

Classic Comic Cover Corner – Adventure Comics #283

June 9, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Adventure Comics #283 - April 1961

General Zod was an inmate of the infamous Kryptonian prison, the Phantom Zone, when he first appeared in the pages of Adventure Comics #283 in April of 1961.

Classic Comic Cover Corner – Daredevil #111

June 2, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Daredevil #111

Silver Samurai makes an appearance in the latest trailer for The Wolverine, so we’re showcasing the first appearance of Keniuchio Harada, in Daredevil #111.

Classic Comic Cover Corner (Phoenix Comicon Edition) – Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #111

May 26, 2013 – 4:00 am |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #111 - June 1968

Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover Corner!
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #111 – June 1968
Cover art by Pete Costanza
The 2013 …

Review: Epic – Animated adventure not without its ‘bugs’

May 24, 2013 – 12:01 am |
Epic

It’s a bold move to use a grandiose adjective like “epic” as the name of your film and you open yourself up to a lot criticism if you fail to deliver.

Classic Comic Cover Corner – Action Comics #400

May 19, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Action Comics #400

Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover Corner!
Action Comics #400 – May 1971
Cover art by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano
The …

Classic Comic Cover Corner (Mother’s Day Edition) – Fantastic Four #141

May 12, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Fantastic Four #141

Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover Corner!
Fantastic Four #141 – December 1973
Cover Art by John Romita
Do you remember how …

Classic Comic Cover Corner (Cinco de Mayo edition) – El Asombroso Hombre Arana #183

May 5, 2013 – 8:00 am |
El Asombroso Hombre Arana #183

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, this Classic Comic Cover Corner features the Spanish version of Amazing Spider-Man #187 (or El Asombroso Hombre Arana #183.)

Classic Comic Cover Corner – Tales of Suspense #50

April 28, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Tales of Suspense #50

With Iron Man 3 opening in theaters this next Friday we thought it only appropriate that we showcase the comic cover that introduced the world to the Mandarin.

Classic Comic Cover Corner – Strange Adventures #89

April 21, 2013 – 6:00 am |
Strange Adventures #89

Our classic cover is from DC Comics’ Strange Adventures #89, featuring the story, “Earth For Sale,” where aliens from Saturn are tricked into buying our planet.