Uncle Gwen
Uncanny X-Men (1963) #117
- COLORIST: Glynis Oliver
- LETTERER: Clem Robins, Dan Crespi, Morrie Kuramoto, Gaspar Saladino
- EDITOR: Roger Stern
- PENCILLER: John Byrne
- WRITER: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
- PENCILLER (COVER): Dave Cockrum
- INKER: Terry Austin
A break from the X-Men’s journey after escaping the savage land that centers on a psychic battle that Charles Xavier before founding the X-Men. It’s an interesting scene that demonstrates the impetus for the creation of the team.
Claremont/Byrne are one of my all-time favorite creative teams and they don’t disappoint. Byrne’s rendering of the psychic battle is vivid and intense. This break from the X-Men is welcome and gives the reader a little breather from the normal cast.
Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #69
Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #69 Ultimate Spider-Man
- PENCILLER: Mark Bagley
- PENCILLER (COVER): Mark Bagley
- WRITER: Brian Michael Bendis
- COLORIST: J. D. Smith
- INKER: Scott Hanna
- LETTERER: Chris Eliopoulos
Ultimate Spider-Man is the greatest. This issue covers the second half of Johnny Storm’s time at Peter Parker’s high school. Not a lot of action but with Bendis’ amazing dialogue and emotional story-telling I really don’t mind. Not a lot to say but if you haven’t read Ultimate Spider-Man, do yourself a favor and read it… All of it.
Moebius - Cover of “THE LONG TO-MORROW” - Graphic Novels - Marvel
Moebius is missed.
Great image from one of my favorite runs.
Dr. Strange: The Oath (2006) #2
Dr. Strange: The Oath (2006) #2
- PENCILLER: Marcos Martin
- PENCILLER (COVER): Marcos Martin
- WRITER: Brian K. Vaughan
- COLORIST: Javier Rodriguez
- LETTERER: Willie Schubert
The second of a five issue series was entertaining but a little hollow. The plot progressed but didn’t add much momentum. Brian K. Vaughan certainly has Stephen Strange’s voice down and Marcos Martin’s art was good but I finished the issue without wanting to immediately read the next one. I’m a big fan of Vaughan’s work so I don’t doubt that this series will pick up and finish strong.
X-Factor returns in 2014, with a brand new direction, a new artist, and—best of all—the same writer! Peter David launches ALL-NEW X-FACTOR early next year with the amazing talents of Carmine Di Giandomenico on art!
So glad that Peter David is still writing X-Factor.
Dr. Strange Man-Thing And Rom by Michael Golden
Dr. Strange: The Oath (2006) #1
Dr. Strange: The Oath (2006) #1
- PENCILLER: Marcos Martin
- PENCILLER (COVER): Marcos Martin
- WRITER: Brian K. Vaughan
- COLORIST: Javier Rodriguez
- INKER: Alvaro Lopez
- LETTERER: Willie Schubert
Brian K. Vaughan writing Dr. Strange? Sweet. This first issue sets the stage for this series’ main conflict and does so with humor and intrigue. It’s a well done comic that contains clever writing and stylish art.
Marcos Martin’s pencils are expressive and show just enough detail to convey the drama of the script. Issue 2— you just got moved to the top of my reading list.
Doctor Strange, Two-Gun Kid and Kid Colt spanish edition in Ediciones Vértice (1969-1974). Covers by Enrich and Rafael López-Espí. A pretty awesome work with Doc.
The Marvel No-Prize Book #1, January 1982, cover by Mike Golden
When I was in elementary school I spent WAY too much time trying to figure out what a no-prize would look like.
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