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Retro Review: Eclipse Monthly #8 (May 1984)

Dozens and dozens of our favorite comic book characters are created as homages of, tributes to, or blatant rip-offs of previously existing characters. It is, by this point, the nature of the beast, and leads us to more than a ...

Retro Review: Action Comics #521 (July 1981)

With her upcoming animated series, lot of folks are suddenly talking about the superhero called Vixen for the very first time. Though her planned 1977 solo title was cancelled before it ever got off the ground, The Vixen was b...

Retro Review: Spider-Man #1 (August 1990)

Like any comic nerd, I have opinions. George Perez is amazing, The Wasp is the greatest Avengers leader in history, not enough people appreciate the beauty of the black-and-white ‘Deadly Hands Of Kung-Fu’ title fro...

Retro Review: Eerie #138 (January 1983)

Known these days as the company that originated Vampirella, Warren Publishing’s history is a long and eventful one, filled with legendary names, some of the earliest official comics merchandising and a lot of black-and-wh...

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...