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Retro Review: Detective Comics #247 (September 1947)

Readers of James Robinsons’ epic run on ‘Starman’ may recall an arc exploring the mystery of the Starman of 1951, who turned out to be a familiar face. One might be surprised to find out that he was NOT an or...

Retro Review: Captain America’s Weird Tales #74 (October 1949)

So, this one time? Captain America fought the Red Skull in the depths of hell. You’re welcome… Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of Captain America’s Weird Tales #74 awaits! So, this one time? Captain Americ...

Retro Review: Wanted #6 (February 2005)

Full disclosure: While the last couple of Retro Reviews represented the top-selling Marvel and DC books of the year 2005, I can’t find the numbers on the top-selling independent books. (The Top 300 Comics of that year co...

Retro Review: All-Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder #1 (September 2005)

Our first official Retro Review journeys to the comics of 2005 continue, with the top-selling DC comic of that year that doesn’t really seem like a whole decade ago, but is the comic actually any good? The answer is̷...

Retro Review: House Of M #1 (August 2005)

As a wise man once said, “Time is an illusion. Lunchtime, doubly so.” Here in Retro Review corner, our unofficial rule of thumb is to look at comic books at least ten years old, and to see what they can tell us ab...

Retro Review: Icon #30 (October 1995)

It’s the time of the year when we think about new beginnings, but no beginning ever comes without an ending. Sometimes, even the heroes of the city of Dakota sometimes have to say goodbye to a friend. They just do it wi...

Retro Review: Watchmen #9 (May 1987)

Comic publishers today like to tout certain issues as “great jumping-on points.” I’ve never understood that theory, as ANY issue can serve as a jumping-on point if you do it right. Case in point: My first is...

Retro Review: Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt #60 (November 1967)

And now, it’s time for some SERIOUSLY obscure deep cuts from the recesses of the super-dupers. When Charlton Comics went under, DC bought The Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, The Question and more, but… Does anybody eve...

Retro Review: Ms. Marvel #1 (January 1977)

As promised in this week’s Dueling Review, it’s time for the origins of the hero now known as Captain Marvel! Sort of… Your Major Spoilers (retro) review of Ms. Marvel #1 awaits! As promised in this week̵...

Retro Review: JLA Annual #3 (September 1999)

I give the comics of the 90s a lot of static, and rightfully so, as some of ‘em were dreadful in ways that even the most gawdawful Golden Age book couldn’t match. And then, there’s the time the entire Justice ...

Retro Review: The Mighty Thor #390 (April 1988)

The new Avengers trailer makes much humor of the fact that not EVERYONE is worthy to lift the mighty croquet mallet of Thor. Of course, one of those suspects has already brandished Mjolnir in the regular comic book continuity....

Retro Review: Wonder Woman #157/#158 (October/November 1965) #WonderWomanWeek

All I can say is: It was the Sixties. Things were different then. Your Major Spoilers (retro) review of Wonder Woman #157 and #158 awaits! All I can say is: It was the Sixties. Things were different then. Your Major Spoiler...

Retro Review X-Tra: Wonder Woman, Pastry Saleswoman! #WonderWomanWeek

Comic readers of a certain age will all remember the advertisements of the Bronze Age, a time when comics were filled with Super Gifts & Gimmicks, Stamps of Many Lands and the chance to earn valuable prizes with Grit! Toda...

Retro Review: Amazing Spider-Man #271 (December 1985)

As a fan of the gentleman’s art of wrasslin’, I’ve always had a little bit of love for Peter Parker’s brief career in the squared circle. But, after years of battling evil, Spider-Man is about to discov...

Retro Review: What If? #10 (August 1978)

Many publications and pundits have had a lot to say about this week’s Thor #1 (myself included), but a great many of them have also indicated that this is the first time EVER that a woman has carried the hammer of Thor in...

Retro Review: Shadowman #19 (November 1993)

Aaah, the magic of the comics crossover. Your favorite characters standing shoulder toe shoulder, even when it doesn’t make a lick of sense, and it’s not just superheroes in play, either. Your favorite comedians, ...

Retro Review: Shazam #1 (February 1973)

These days, they call him Shazam, but some may not realize the reasons WHY the Big Red Cheese had to change his nom de guerre… Your Major Spoilers (retro) review of Shazam #1 awaits! These days, they call him Shazam, but...

Retro Review: Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969)

All summer long, thanks to the big blockbuster movie, people have been asking me about the original comic book appearances of the Guardians Of The Galaxy, and I’ve responded with “It’s kind of complicated.R...

Retro Review: Jigsaw #1 (September 1966)

Good day, Faithful Spoilerite. I want to play a game. I want you read this comic and not want to hit yourself repeatedly over the head with a meat tenderizer… Your Major Spoilers (retro) review of Jigsaw #1 awaits! Goo...

Retro Review: Flash Special #1 (Summer 1990)

Flash Month continues in our Retro Review corner! More than any other hero (save perhaps Hawkman, whose history is a convoluted mess that makes calculus look simple) The Flash’s legacy is one of continuity and legacy. B...

Retro Review: The Flash #163 (August 1966)

August is Flash Month in our Retro Review Corner! As the hero who jump-started the Silver Age of Comics, Barry Allen had a lot of powers: Super-speed, friction aura, complete molecular control… But he also had an abilit...

Retro Review: The Flash #133 (December 1962)

August is Flash Month in our Retro Review Corner! This time around, we ask that musical question: What DOES it feel like when one is being mystically puppetized? Your Major Spoilers (retro) review of Flash #133 awaits!