Retro Review: Crazy #1 (December 1953)
These days, we call them The House of Ideas. But for much of their history, Marvel/Atlas was dedicated to another premise: Follow the leader! Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of Crazy #1 awaits!
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RANDom Access Memory – June 2020
Rand Bellavia is back to share his fond memories of decades of comic collecting and reading in this month’s Random Access Memory.
Retro Review: The Marvel Family #1 (December 1945)
These days, he’s considered Captain Marvel’s primary, most dangerous foe, but… that wasn’t always the case. Are you ready for the first appearance of Black Adam? Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of The Marvel Family #1 awaits!
Retro Review: All-Star Comics #37 (October/November 1947)
They’re all over CW TV in ‘Stargirl’, but do YOU know the Injustice Society of the World? Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of All-Star Comics #37 awaits!
Retro Review: Sun Girl #1 (August 1948)
There are many forgotten heroes of yesteryear, but few with a backstory as convoluted as Mary Mitchell… Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of Sun Girl #1 awaits!
Retro Review: The Spirit Section (June 2, 1940)
80 years ago this week, one of the most important and transformative comics ever made its debut… It just wasn’t in the pages of a comic book. Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of the very first Spirit Section awaits!
RANDom Access Memory – May 2020
This month, Rand Bellavia takes a look at his growing longbox, and reflects on comics released in May 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015!
Retro Review: Archie #601 (November 2009)
It’s the moment that no one ever thought we’d see… and YOU ARE THERE! Retroactively, anyway… Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of Archie #601 awaits!
Retro Review: Red Robin #1 (August 2009)
What do you do when your boss replaces you? If you’re Tim Drake, you move to Europe and put on a cowl. Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of Red Robin #1 awaits!
Retro Review: The Black Hole #3 (July 1980)
Once upon a time, when I didn’t know what comic books were, I encountered one that still haunts my mind… Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of The Black Hole #3 awaits!
Retro Review: Batman #567 (July 1999)
The legend of Batgirl: Who she is and how she came to be! Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of Batman #567 awaits!
Retro Review: Fantastic Four #54 (June 2002)
Reed and Susan Richards lost their second child back in 1984… didn’t they? Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of Fantastic Four #54 awaits!
Retro Review: The Maxx #1 (March 1993)
He’s purple and gold and protects his streets… but WHAT is he? Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of The Maxx #1 awaits!
Retro Review: Guy Gardner: Warrior #42 (May 1996)
Of all the comics ever made, this book… is one of them. Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of Guy Gardner: Warrior #42 awaits!