John Costanza
Comics You Should Own – Sandman Mystery Theatre
The many, many excellent series that begin with “S” continue!
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Comics You Should Own – Sandman
Yes, I know I call this “Comics You Should Own” and not “Comics You Already Own,” but let’s check this out anyway – I hope I have something new to write about it! Plus: Yeah, this is really, really, REALLY long. I just want you to be aware of that. But there are lots of pretty pictures! I should apologize for taking so long with this – I started writing it in October, but it’s been a bear to finish, plus I had all the other stuff going on at the end of the year. I love doing these posts, but they do take up a lot of my time, and “S” is a deadly letter in the comics alphabet, with a lot of great and long series – I anticipate spending the entire year on it, and who knows if I’ll even get through all the great series that begin with “S” in the next 12 months! Anyway, read on … if you dare!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 361: Batman #426
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. As it’s now December, I will be examining the LAST pages of random comics, so watch out for SPOILERS! Today’s page is from Batman #426, which was published by DC and is cover dated December 1988. Enjoy!
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Trade paperbacks, older editions, and miscellaneous for October 2012
These posts will only get longer, I fear!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 296: The Saga of the Swamp Thing #29
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month I will be showing pages that are either scary or are part of “scary” issues (as scary as a comic can be, of course), because it’s October! Today’s page is from The Saga of the Swamp Thing #29, which was published by DC and is cover dated October 1984. This scan is from Swamp Thing: Love and Death, the trade paperback that was published in 1990. This was suggested by our pal Third Man, but I figured it fit nicely in with Scary Comic Month, so I kept it in reserve! Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 280: Secret Origins #48
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month (for a while) I will be showing pages chosen by you, the readers. Today’s page is from Secret Origins #48, which was published by DC and is cover dated April 1990. This page was suggested by commenter The Crazed Spruce, but I couldn’t run it on the day he wanted me to. Sorry, sir! Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 275: The Saga of the Swamp Thing #21
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month (for a while) I will be showing pages chosen by you, the readers. Today’s page is from The Saga of the Swamp Thing #21, a page you may have read before, which was published by DC and is cover dated February 1984. This scan is from Saga of the Swamp Thing, the trade that was published in 1987 (yes, I own the original trade and have never upgraded). This page was suggested by noted commenter Third Man, the world’s biggest Joseph Cotten fan! Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 243: Anarky #2
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month I will be looking at four writer/artist duos, as voted on by you, the readers! This week features Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle! Today’s page is from Anarky #2 (the ongoing series), which was published by DC and is cover dated June 1999. Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 242: Batman: The Abduction
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month I will be looking at four writer/artist duos, as voted on by you, the readers! This week features Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle! Today’s page is from Batman: The Abduction, which was published by DC and is cover dated 1998. Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 219: Green Lantern #89
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month I will be looking at four writer/artist duos, as voted on by you, the readers! This week features Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams! Today’s page is from Green Lantern #89, which was published by DC and is cover dated May 1972. This scan is from Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams’ Green Lantern/Green Arrow #7, a reprint series which was released in 1983. Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 218: Detective Comics #410
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month I will be looking at four writer/artist duos, as voted on by you, the readers! This week features Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams! Today’s page is from Detective Comics #410, which was published by DC and is cover dated April 1971. This scan is from Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams volume 2, which was released in 2004. Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 216: Detective Comics #404
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month I will be looking at four writer/artist duos, as voted on by you, the readers! This week features Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams! Today’s page is from Detective Comics #404, which was published by DC and is cover dated October 1970. This scan is from The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told, which was released in 1988. Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 210: Ambush Bug Nothing Special
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. Today’s page is from Ambush Bug Nothing Special, which was published by DC and is cover dated September 1992. Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 205: Sandman #12
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. Today’s page is from Sandman #12, which was published by DC and is cover dated January 1990. This scan is from Sandman: The Doll’s House trade paperback, which was released in 1990. Enjoy!
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Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 175: Mister Miracle #5
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month I will be doing theme weeks, with each week devoted to comics from one decade. This week’s decade: the 1970s! Today’s page is from Mister Miracle #5 and was published by DC and is cover dated November/December 1971. This scan is from the trade paperback Jack Kirby’s Fourth World Omnibus volume 2 from 2007. Enjoy!
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