So, we’re back with more of “The Showdown of the Century!” I mean, generally speaking, that kind of hype is just that in comics, but it was kinda true here. What could…
Tag: Kingpin
Marvel Vs. DC, Part 1
We interrupt regular programming here for one of the biggest stunts of the 90s, Marvel Vs. DC! It was to be a miniseries event wherein Marvel’s biggest stars would fight DC’s. And…
SMU 6
Perilously close to the oft-mentioned crossover now, but we gotta hit our first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited. Ninety cents! What a deal. Never read this one, so I have no idea what…
WEB 038
He’s back! This issue finds recent ASM artist Alex Saviuk settling into his new home for a long while. He’s joined this month by (future Deadpool co-creator) writer Fabian Nicieza, inkers Keith…
TAC 133
Usually that “after” credit on a comics cover means it’s a direct homage to another image. I’m not a super expert, but I don’t think Sienkiewicz means this is a direct lift…
ASM 295
The great Kyle Baker tags in on inks here. His sumptuous inking dulls the clean precision of Martin’s line as seen last issue, but adds a pleasing fluidity, also. Another really good…
End of Block 7
I think this was the longest set I’ve posted, and may retain that title. So much happened! The introductions of The Rose and The Puma. The entire brief career of Kingpin’s enforcer…
TAC 100
Here we go with the 100th issue spectacular of Spectacular Spider-Man. Al Milgrom is back on pencils, and this time he’s inked by Geoff Isherwood (With 5 pages by Vince Colletta), and…
TAC 099
Well, there’s that. If you don’t know The Spot, you see what you’re in for. The Spot is testing his powers, which allow him to put a black hole in the air…
TAC 098
Now there’s a cover that sells a comic. Could this be the end for Spidey & Black Cat? We kick off with the typical Al Milgrom recap pages, Spider-Man swinging around telling…