It could be said that The Human Torch is Marvel Comics’ Superman. But what about the Golden Age Marvel Comics equivalent of Batman? Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Marvel Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of The Angel, awaits!
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The year was 1976, and EVERYBODY was kung-fu fighting. Fortunately, Sugah Rollins is a love machine, an expert in handling super-freaks, backstabbers, and even the occasional devil woman. He’ll tear the roof of this love rollercoaster and take it to the limit! Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Bay City Jive #1 awaits!
After Crisis On Infinite Earths eliminated the Multiverse, but before 52 restored it, there was HYPERTIME! Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Superboy #60 awaits!
These days, you haven’t made it until you have your own “dark mirror” guy. Moon Knight pulled off that feat forty-five years ago. Prepare to meet… The Midnight Man! Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Moon Knight #3 awaits!
The Gold Key era of comics is one of the most fascinating sectors of the Bronze Age, but not everybody knows the ins and outs. For instance, have you ever heard of Doctor Spektor? Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor #1 awaits!
Before the Fantastic Four, there were the Challengers of the Unknown. What you may not have known was that the Fantastic Four wasn’t the only quartet to emulate the Challengers. Prepare to meet The Sea Devils! Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Showcase #27 awaits!
The Human Torch helped to win World War II in the world of Earth-616. But what happened when he was revived during the next war? Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of The Human Torch #38 awaits!
One of the hard parts of being a Golden Age aficionado is something that Internet tropers call “Early-Installment Weirdness.” That brings us to the subject of today’s spotlight, the caped crusader called Spy-Smasher! Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Whiz Comics #2 awaits!
Everybody knows Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman, Lois Lane (and also Pep Morgan). But what about Superman’s best pal, Jimmy Olsen? Well, it turns out that’s actually a matter of some debate. Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Action Comics #6 awaits!
The year 2000 was a strange year at Marvel Comics. Let me apologize in advance for showing you exactly how. Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of X-Babies: Reborn #1 awaits!
It’s Detective John Hartigan’s last day on the job. But there’s one thing he has to take care of first. Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Sin City: That Yellow Bastard #1 awaits!
When the Justice Society falls, only an All-Star Squadron can save the world! Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Justice League of America #193 awaits!
With the news that a new Iron Fist has arisen (at least on Earth-6160), the timing seemed perfect to talk about the original. Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Marvel Premiere #15 awaits!
Once upon a time, under the editorial helm of Harvey Kurtzman, MAD Magazine was the pinnacle of pop culture mockery. Kurtzman moved on, but… what did he do NEXT? Your Major Spoilers Retro Review of Help! #24 awaits!