Browsing: Retro Review

Fifty years after the debut of Billy Batson, Kevin Green provided a new wrinkle in the Captain Marvel archetype. It’s a gross new wrinkle, but a new wrinkle nonetheless… Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Prime #1 awaits!

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When it comes to discussing the Golden Age of Comics, the costumed characters are far outnumbered by the two-fisted detectives, soldiers, and G-Men. But somewhere in between, you’ll find Red, White, and Blue. Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of All-American Comics #1 awaits!

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In the Silver Age, Barry Allen replaced Jay Garrick, Johnny Storm replaced Jim Hammond, and Lancelot Strong supplanted Joe Higgins. We also met Dan Garret’s replacement, a man named… Dan Garrett. Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Blue Beetle #1 awaits!

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Before the Marvel Age of Comics kicked in for real in the Silver Age, there were a few precursors. For instance, a number of cowboy heroes who were, essentially, the templates for Marvel’s costumed heroes. Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Kid Colt #1 awaits!

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