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Suspended Animation Classic #764 First published August 17, 2003 (#33) (Dates are approximate)
Action Comics Annual By Mark Allen
Another trip down memory lane approaches. Why? Because one becomes so involved in new comics, that it's just too easy to overlook the gems of the past. Gems like D.C. Comics' 1987 Action Comics Annual, starring the company's flagship characters, Superman and Batman.
In the story, the small town of Fayerville has a problem; people are afraid to go out at night. Afraid to sleep. Most of all, however, they distrust "outsiders." Why? It seems the townspeople are being prayed upon by a supernatural entity of the "toothy" variety.
The two heroes meet in Fayerville to confront the problem, and to take part in what is, in my opinion, one of the best super hero stories ever done.
What's particularly entertaining about this tale?
Primarily, it's Batman and Superman in their most appealing forms.
Published shortly after Superman was revamped in the late '80's, the Kryptonian is no longer a god-like being, seemingly invulnerable to any villain or attack. In fact, in his "refined" form, he is vulnerable to magic, and faces mortal danger at the hands of the blood-sucking villain. This is an intriguing view of the Man of Steel, at odds with something unusual to him, and practically dependent upon the Dark Knight.
Batman is also exactly what he should be; a dark vigilante, a creature of the night, who, appropriately enough, seems not the least bit out of place hunting vampires.
The two characters contrast each other perfectly, thus complimenting one another. Kudos to writer John Byrne, the man also responsible for Supes' re-envisioning.
The icing on the cake is the work of long-time comic book artist Arthur Adams. His highly-detailed, and dramatic style fit the book perfectly, and his grasp of character expression helps put the "horror" in this horror story.
Action Comics Annual, 1987, published by D.C. Comics, 48 pages, original price $1.25. Recommended for those who enjoy super hero action, and/or a good, old-fashioned chill to the bones.
Back when I had money, I was able to get this run of Battle Action Force comics. It is almost a complete run from Jan 21 1984 until the Action Force stories were discontinued in 1986.
The stories ranged from no better than a toy commercial (how can the Whale overcome this next challenge?), to cheesy (Cobra Commander gets tired of loosing so he invades the comic book publishers), to the impressive (the old Action Force joins with Duke's new AF to combat Cobra's occupation of London.)
I bought it for the Action Force stories, but soon became fans of such titles as Charley's War and Johnny Red. However other titles like The Hunters were not worth the paper.
The newsletter page from Care Bears Vol. 1. #1 (Nov. 1985) comic, which was published by Star Comics, a Marvel imprint. Kinda neat to see stuff like the announcement of the Droids TV series, talking about The Care Bears Movie (one of my faves!), Thundercats, and then of course all the Marvel titles at the bottom including the Secret Wars event going on at the time.
Hit Comics / Heft-Reihe
> Thor / Im Reich der Dämonen
Originalausgabe: Thor #163
(Where dwell the Demons!)
art: Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta
Bildschriftenverlag (Aachen / Deutschland; 1966-1973)
ex libris MTP
Cosplayers de la convención anual Montevideo Comics 2014. Si conocen a alguno o se reconocen en las fotos, sientanse libre de etiquetarse.
I like this cover because Bucky, who spends most of his cover time over at "Captain America Comics" in bondage or being slapped around, is pictured kicking the Red Skull's ass right into Hitler's face. This was published in summer 1941, before the U.S. entered the war, but the American comics community, often a refuge of artistic jews who'd been shut out of other businesses (Check out some Will Eisner graphic novels, and Chabon's "Adventures of Cavalier and Clay"), was well aware of the Nazi pogrom, and loved to depict Hitler getting his ass kicked. (Young Allies Comics #1, Summer 1941, CGC 7.0)
Korean girl reading comics at a cosplay event, Yangjae, Korea. There were so many people dressed up as characters from movies, anime or comics I was surprised that we didn't see more people reading like this. Terrible photo but I like how happy they seem!
Just realized that the comics looks like Ancient Egypt art. (the way the space of the image was used)
This is a movie poster for Diabolik. I think this i the Japaneses version. Diabolik is a super criminal form Italian comics.
Piccolo-Grossband / Heft-Reihe
Tibor - Sohn des Dschungels / Die Rache der O'Gogos
cover: Hansrudi Wäscher
Walter Lehning Verlag
(Hannover / Deutschland; 1964-1965)
ex libris MTP
Cosplayers de la convención anual Montevideo Comics 2014. Si conocen a alguno o se reconocen en las fotos, sientanse libre de etiquetarse.
Hit Comics / Heft-Reihe
> Die Rächer / Sein Name ist...Der Gelbe
Originalausgabe: The Avengers #59
(The Name is Yellowjacket)
art: John Buscema, George Klein
Bildschriftenverlag
(Aachen / Deutschland; 1966-1973)
ex libris MTP
Hit Comics / Heft-Reihe
> Die Fantastischen Vier / Ben Grimm wird entführt!
Originalausgabe: The Fantastic Four #90
(The Skrull takes a Slave!)
art: Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott
Bildschriftenverlag
(Aachen / Deutschland; 1966-1973)
ex libris MTP