Chris Claremont
Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 28: Captain Britain #9
Every day this month, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. Today’s page is from Captain Britain #9, which was published by Marvel and is cover dated 8 December 1976. Enjoy!
Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 1: New Mutants #18
I was going to do something for an entire year, and I still might, but for now, we’ll see how doing it for a month goes!
Committed: Claremont & Byrne’s Uncanny X-Men
Some comic book loves are such passionate, enthralling affairs that they can never be revisited. For me, the Uncanny X-Men was that book.
Comics You Should Own – The New Mutants #18-31
Well, that’s an odd collection of issues. Why those, you ask? Read on!
Committed: Exquisite Corpse
At times it seems as if writing a comic about an established character is some sort of twisted game. Writers are asked to not only write compelling storylines, but also honor the existing character of the heroes depicted, have them speak with their own voice and language, and behave as people expect them to. While [...]
Committed: Issues with Back Issues, pt. 1
Last week, on my last day in London visiting the house I grew up in, I decided to tackle my comic book collection. This is a pretty sparse little pile of boxes, taking up some space in my dad’s office. I really wasn’t sure what state they’d be in, or how I’d be able to [...]
Comics You Should Own flashback – Avengers Annual #10
At this time of year, I don’t have a ton of time to read stuff, so I’m a bit behind on the new entries to this list. But that’s why I have older stuff that needs to be reposted! So let’s get to the next one! But just a single issue? Why this one? Old-school [...]
Brad Surveys The X-Men: Hope He Survives The Experience!
- by Brad Curran
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Hey, remember when Dirk Deppey reviewed a bunch of X-Men comics that one time? This is sort of like that, but without the dripping disdain for Chris Claremont, so some of you may want to leave now.
Dynamic Comic Creating Duos! A Top Ten
- by Brad Curran
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The Top 10 Writer/Artist Teams I’ll Read Anything By: 1. Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely 2. Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips 3. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby 4. Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon 5. James Robinson and Paul Smith (Which gives me a shot to beg them to do more Leave It To Chance. Please [...]
