BTFT: A Handful of Unloved Books
DC, Young Heroes in Love #16, written by Dan Raspler, drawn by Chuck Wojtkiewicz, 1998 If you think you’re not interested in romance comics, you’ve never read Young Heroes in Love. Or Strangers in...
BTFT: Loki, Legion, Kirby, Nova
Marvel, Journey Into Mystery #622-629, 626.1, written by Kieron Gillen and Rob Rodi, drawn by Doug Braithwaite, Pasqual Ferry, Rich Elson, Whilce Portacio, 2011 Nine issues seems like quite a long time...
BTFT: The Marvel Graphic Novels of Yesteryear
Marvel, Marvel Graphic Novel #18: She-Hulk, written and drawn by John Byrne, 1985 I’m not John Byrne’s biggest fan. On the one hand, he destroyed my beloved Doom Patrol. On the other, he created...
BTFT: Comic Book Legends and Kid’s Stuff
Image, WildC.A.T.S #27, written by Alan Moore, drawn by Scott Clark, Dave Johnson and Dexter Vines, 1996 Back in 1996 Mr. Moore apparently tackled WildC.A.T.S (herein known as WildCATS). I find this incredibly...
BTFT: Strollin’ Through the New 52 (with Animal Man, Stormwatch and Dial H)
DC, Animal Man #0-29 +annuals, written by Jeff Lemire, drawn by Travel Foreman, Steve Pugh, Timothy Green II, John Paul Leon, Alberto Ponticelli, Rafael Albuquerque, and Jeff Lemire, 2011-2014 The year is...
BTFT: Many Madrox, Few Futurians and all the Cable Casey Can Cook (now with more JLE!)
Marvel, Madrox #1-5, written by Peter David, drawn by Pablo Raimondi, 2005 I once said that Peter David’s X-Factor was one of the top ten books in publication. That’s a lie, I said it every year it...
BTFT: Marvel at the 90s (with Doom, Namor, Warlock and more!)
Marvel, Namor: The Sub-Mariner #14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 34, written by John Byrne and Bob Harras, drawn by John Byrne and Jae Lee, 1991-1992 I’m constantly amazed whenever Mr. Sub-Mariner gets his own...
BTFT: Do New Comics Suck? Part 3
So far we’ve established that Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers series are way too slow, Moon Knight is a work of art, Rick Remender expertly plays in his own playground, Doop shouldn’t lead a series, Futures...
BTFT: Do New Comics Suck? Part 2
Last week I took a look at four new titles I’m currently buying. This week I promise at least 60% less snark—I’m all out of Avengers to complain about. Still plenty of Jonathan Hickman to cover, but...
BTFT: Do New Comics Suck? Part 1
Each and every week I take a look at (often) old (always) cheap comics. This week I figured I'd change things up a bit and explore the weird and wild world of new comics. Yes, despite my affinity for...
BTFT: L.E.G.I.O.N. (‘nuff said)
DC, L.E.G.I.O.N. #5, 6, 7, 11, 18, 20, 25, 31, 34, 36, 39, 42, 44, 47, 48, 51, 53, 68, 70, written by Keith Giffen, Alan Grant, Barry Kitson, Mark Waid and Tom Peyer, drawn by Barry Kitson, Jim Fern, Robin...
BTFT: Fred Hembeck Destroys The Modern Preconceptions of Storytelling (and the Marvel Universe!)
Marvel, Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe, written and drawn by Fred Hembeck, 1989 So I’m a Jonathan Hickman fan, no doubt about it. He’s got ideas that shake the very foundation of comic books...
BTFT: Starlord’s Non-Canonical Dung Gun (And Other Cheap Pleasures)
Marvel, Starlord #2, 3, written by Timothy Zahn, drawn by Dan Lawlis, 1996 First, I must apologize. Cleary this isn’t fecal matter launching from Starlord’s pistol. It’s “earth”, so like,...
BTFT: This Ain’t No Disco! (But It Is The Weird And Wonderful 1970s)
I wasn’t alive it the 1970s. Heck, I only got one year out of the 80s, but for some reason comics from those decades really resonate with me. This week I found a huge, golden stash of 70s goodness for super...
BTFT: More Thrift Store Treasure (and junk)
ICYMI: My first adventure in thrift store comicsSignet, Al Jaffee Hogs The Show, written and drawn by Al Jaffee, 1981I love a good issue of MAD. If you’re a thrift store regular, antique adventurer...