Category Archives: Books

We Want A REAL Ms. Marvel #25!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Vin the Comics Guy

Everyone knows about the infamous Avengers #200, which featured the “rape” of Carol Danvers, aka Ms. Marvel. This was “avenged“, in part, by Chris Claremont, in Avengers Annual #10, featuring the X-Men and The Brotherhod of Evil Mutants, led by … Continue reading →

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H(yd)den In Plain Sight

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Vin the Comics Guy

Before I get to the finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., nice work on the Flash! Eobard was captured by the combined efforts of Barry, Ronnie and Ollie. Of course, Leonard Snart now has his Rogues. I guess we’ll see them … Continue reading →

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FCBD 2015!

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Vin the Comics Guy

Yep – I was able to score some of this year’s offerings, thanks again to Forbidden Planet. Then the nephew and I took a ride downtown, and I got a Bahn Mi and some other goodies. So, without further ado: … Continue reading →

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What If…Todd McFarlane Had Drawn The Foolkiller Series?

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Vin the Comics Guy

I had an interesting thought after reading the late, great Steve Gerber’s blog, in which he notes that the adjective-less Spider-Man#1 came out the same week as Foolkiller #1. What if…instead of being given free reign to write and draw … Continue reading →

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Secret Wars!

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Vin the Comics Guy

Avengers – Age of Ultron is but two days away, and Free Comic Book Day is but one day after that. My nephew and I will be making the rounds on Saturday. I just ran across a film called Sucker … Continue reading →

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Comics and Other Media

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Vin the Comics Guy

It’s been a while since I have been able to enjoy life like a normal person. Suffice it to say, it’s been nearly three years, and I’m still not yet recovered. You may notice that I’ve updated my Gravatar – … Continue reading →

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The Boys

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Vin the Comics Guy

What can I say about The Boys? The Boys is a series created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, began at Jim Lee’s Wildstorm Productions, currently published by Dynamite Entertainment. The series features a team of five individuals backed by … Continue reading →

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Roger Stern, The Hobgoblin and JRJR!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Vin the Comics Guy

This originally appeared in http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2010/09/10/a-year-of-cool-comics-–-day-253/comment-page-1/#comment-802326 – this was supposed to be a quick reference to Amazing Spider-Man #238, but as you can see, it grew a life of its own…and I needed a new entry! Enjoy. I have the Marvel … Continue reading →

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The Mighty

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Vin the Comics Guy

I am anxiously awaiting the Irredeemable Special – done by a trio of artists, the Special will expand upon the story of the Plutonian. Incorruptible #5 should also prove to be a good read, as the relationship between Max Daring … Continue reading →

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Best Practices, my Marvelman/Miracleman Experience

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Vin the Comics Guy

I did mention that I’m a computer enthusiast, as well, did I not? Well, I came up with this list of DOs and DO NOTs this morning…then we’ll get back to some fun comic stuff. Best Practices – Ensuring A … Continue reading →

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