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1994 #14 - Alex Nino art

2026-11-09T00:00:00.000-05:00

1994 #14

1994 magazine v1 #14, 1980 - Through advanced technology, parents-to-be Paul and Molly increase their baby's intelligence while still in the womb. Alex Nino continues to explore new layouts and sequences. His drawings are eclectic, but consistent with the series' mature science fiction theme. One negative aspect of the work is that his multi-layered imagery often borders on confusion. Other artists in this bronze age science fiction magazine include Frank Thorne and Jose Ortiz.

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1994 v1 = 18 Nino issues

Nino gallery

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"Womb With a View" Nino story pencils and inks (black & white) 10 pages = ***

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Black Terror #1 - 1st issue

2026-11-08T18:00:00.000-05:00

Black Terror #1

Black Terror v1 #1, 1942 - First appearing in Exciting Comics, the Black Terror continues his exploits starting with the first issue of his own series. When he and his crimefighting partner Tim attend an air show, they're unaware a Nazi agent is there to try to eliminate them. This story and others were written by Richard Hughes and drawn by Elmer Wexler. Other features include The Crime Crushers and Bobo the Hobo. Other artists in this issue include Al Camy and Rusty Meredith.

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Key 1st issue

Black Terror v1 = 1 key issue

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"The Black Terror" 14 pages

Black Terror #1

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Our Fighting Forces #1 - 1st issue

2026-11-08T12:00:00.000-05:00

Our Fighting Forces #1

Our Fighting Forces v1 #1, 1954 - One of the longest running war titles for DC, Our Fighting Forces would span three decades. All stories in this first issue cover the European theater during World War II. The lead story features a soldier from Easy Company, an infantry unit that would be eventually led by the legendary Sgt. Rock. Artists in this issue include Jerry Grandenetti, George Papp, Irv Novick and Art Peddy. Cover by Grandenetti.

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Key 1st issue

Our Fighting Forces v1 = 2 key issues

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"Human Booby Trap" 6 pages
+ other stories

Our Fighting Forces #1

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Ghost Rider v3 #23 - Don Newton art, Jack Kirby cover

2026-11-08T00:00:00.000-05:00

Jack Kirby

Ghost Rider v3 #23, 1977 - After his triumphant run on Charlton's P hantom series, Don Newton is assigned his first job for Marvel. Although he only provides the inks for the story, Newton does a surprisingly impressive job. The artist adds much needed structure and depth to Don Heck's typically erratic pencils. Only a handful of panels are unaffected by his distinctive style, which is a vast improvement overall. Page 23 (see interior page shown below) is especially memorable. Jack Kirby's cover, by comparison, displays a telling lack of enthusiasm.

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Ghost Rider v3 = 3 Kirby issues, 1 Newton issue

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Kirby cover pencils (Al Milgrom inks) = *
"Wrath of the Water Wizard" Newton story inks (Don Heck pencils) 17 pages = ***

Don Newton

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John Byrne gallery - Wolverine issues

2026-11-07T12:00:00.000-05:00

Gallery of all John Byrne story art on Wolverine, 1980s:

Magnus Robot Fighter #37 - Russ Manning reprint

2026-11-07T00:00:00.000-05:00

Magnus Robot Fighter #37

Magnus Robot Fighter v1 #37, 1974 - This issue re-presents Magnus Robot Fighter #11 from earlier in the series. Reprints aside, Russ Manning drew a total of 21 Magnus Robot Fighter issues.

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Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves #31 - Steve Ditko art & cover

2026-11-06T12:00:00.000-05:00

Steve Ditko

Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves v1 #31, 1972 - Desperate and needing a heart transplant, a wealthy man strikes a deal with a man willing to give up his own organ. Steve Ditko's cover is too chaotic for its own good. Inside, he continues using the file folder motif among the panels (see interior page below). While not entirely effective visually, I applaud his attempt at something new. Other artists in this bronze age comic include Peter Morisi and Sam Glanzman.

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Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves v1 = 42 Ditko issues
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Ditko cover pencils and inks = **
''The Heart Of Jeremy Mith'' Ditko story pencils and inks 8 pages = ***

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World of Fantasy #1 - 1st issue

2026-11-06T00:00:00.000-05:00

World of Fantasy #1

World of Fantasy v1 #1, 1956 - In a small rural town, rural locals believe the legend of sorcerers that live deep within their swamp. A city slicker comes into town, disbelieving the rumors, but eventually finds an old map that pinpoints where they are. This first issue includes art by Werner Roth, Bernard Baily, Tony DiPreta, Bob Bean and Dick Ayers. Cover by John Severin.

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Key 1st issue

World of Fantasy v1 = 1 key issue

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"The Cry of the Sorcerers" 4 pages
+ other stories

World of Fantasy #1

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Official Huck Hound Club

2026-11-05T12:00:00.000-05:00

"the best to you each morning"

Kellogg's comic book ad, 1960s - Become a member of the Huckleberry Hould Club for only 15 cents and one box top (as your proof of purchase). Published in Sea Hunt #11.

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What If (Phoenix had not died?) #27 - Frank Miller cover

2026-11-05T00:00:00.000-05:00

Frank Miller

What If (Phoenix had not died?) v1 #27, 1981 - The landmark issue X-Men #137 is newly interpreted with an alternate ending. The cover by Frank Miller is not among his best efforts. The composition is all too common and the drawings are hurriedly drawn. The edges of the Phoenix's flame is too prominent, moving the character into a separate, unintended space. The remaining X-Men appear too loosely defined and poorly executed. Oddly enough, Phoenix's rendition bears a strong resemblance to the artist Alex Nino. Other artists in this comic include Jerry Bingham, John Stuart, Ron Wilson and Bruce Patterson.

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What If v1 = 3 Miller issues

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Miller cover pencils and inks = *

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Justice League of America #89 - Neal Adams cover

2026-11-04T01:00:00.000-05:00

Neal Adams

Justice League of America v1 #89, 1971 - Interestingly, the issue calls for the reader to be a participant in the story. Despite all the additional graphics, Neal Adams still delivers a potent cover. It directly engages the viewer while squeezing in additional JLA members in the remaining spaces. Other artists in this bronze age comic include Dick Dillin and Joe Giella.

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Justice Leag ue of America v1 = 20 Adams issues
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Adams cover pencils and inks = ***

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Witchcraft #1 - Joe Kubert art + 1st issue

2026-11-04T00:00:00.000-05:00

Witchcraft #1

Witchcraft v1 #1, 1952 - At first glance, the inside front cover resembles Wally Wood's earliest style, but upon closer inspection it's more likely to be the work of Sid Check. Joe Kubert illustrates the lead story about a repulsive looking artist who pines after his friend's lovely fiancee. A demonic creature looms over the artist in the opening splash, a metaphor for the main character's own twisted desires. Kubert's work in this is admirable for its kinetic quality. He also doesn't shy away from using symbolism as shorthand (specifically the floating eyes on the interior page shown below) or showing necessary horrific scenes toward the story's end.

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Key 1st issue

Witchcraft v1 = 2 Kubert issues, 1 key issue

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"Heritage of Horror" Kubert story pencils and inks 7 pages = ***

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Huey, Louie and Dewey Junior Woodchucks #5 - Carl Barks reprints

2026-11-03T12:00:00.000-05:00

Huey, Louie and Dewey #5

Huey, Louie and Dewey (Junior Woodchucks) v1 #5, 1970 - Two enjoyable Carl Barks tales make up the bulk of this issue. Both originate from the 1950s, specifically Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #125 and #132. Other artists in this issue include Bob Gregory. Cover by Tony Strobl and Larry Mayer.

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All-American Comics #89 - 1st Harlequin

2026-11-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

All-American Comics #89

All-American Comics v1 #89, 1947 - A sponsor conceives of a radio show where the Green Lantern crosses wits with a fictitious new female villain. Secretary Molly Maynne decides to become the Harlequin herself, committing real crimes to get the hero's attention. This Robert Kanigher story was drawn by Irwin Hasen. Other artists in this issue include Everett Kinstler, Harry Lampert, Frank Harry and Howard Purcell. Cover by Hasen.

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Key 1st appearance, 1st cover, 1st origin Molly Maynne as the Harlequin

All-American Comics v1 = multiple key issues

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"The Harlequin" 12 pages

1st Harlequin

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All-True All-Picture Police Cases #2 - Matt Baker cover

2026-11-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

Matt Baker

All-True All-Picture Police Cases v1 #2, 1952 - A giant edition, this issue uses unsold stock from previous St. John crime comics (most likely from Authentic Police Cases). Interior stories may vary from copy to copy. The Matt Baker cover, however, is new. A woman is brutally manhandled just as the police arrive. Not sure why a "split-screen" effect was necessary, but the drawing itself is quite lovely.

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All-True All-Picture Police Cases v1 = 1 Baker issue

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Baker cover pencils and inks = ***

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Mighty Marvel Western #37 - Al Williamson, Jack Kirby reprints

2026-11-02T00:00:00.000-05:00

Mighty Marvel Western #37

Mighty Marvel Western v1 #37, 1975 - Gil Kane's cover is the issue's only new artwork. Among the reprints inside, Al Williamson's tale from Two-Gun Kid #51 stands out. A Jack Kirby story is also featured from Rawhide Kid #29. Other artists in this bronze age comic include Joe Maneely and Werner Roth.

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Deadpool #1 - 1st issue

2026-11-01T12:00:00.000-05:00

Deadpool #1

Deadpool v1 #1, 1994 - Currently in Sarajevo, Deadpool searches for a lead on his missing girlfriend. Meanwhile, he has a target on his back due to his dead employer's will and its questionable beneficiaries. Also looking for Copycat is Weapon X, who confronts him head-on and begins a skirmish. This first issue was written by Fabian Nicieza and drawn by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Cover by Madureira and Farmer.

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Key 1st issue

Deadpool v1 = 1 key issue

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"The Circle Chase round 1" 22 pages

Deadpool #1

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Jumbo Comics - comic series checklist

2026-11-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Jumbo Comics v1
Fiction House
1938-53

1

2-4

5-10

11-50

51-68

69 - 1st Baker art 1st work

70-100

101-167

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Adventure Comics #346 - 1st Princess Projectra, Karate Kid, Ferro Lad, Nemesis Kid

2026-10-31T12:50:00.000-04:00

Adventure Comics #346

Adventure Comics v1 #346, 1966 - Four new candidates are accepted into the Legion of Super-Heroes, each with their own unique abilities: Princess Projectra, who can project illusions, Karate Kid, who uses super karate, Ferro Lad, who can turn himself into iron, and Nemesis Kid, who can devise an exact superpower to conquer an enemy. When an alien warlord attacks Earth, the Legion discovers a yet-to-be-identified traitor within their ranks. This story was written by Jim Shooter and drawn by Sheldon Moldoff. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.

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Key 1st appearance, 1st cover Princess Projectra, Karate Kid, Ferro Lad, Nemesis Kid

Adventure Comics v1 = multiple key issues

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"One of Us Is a Traitor" 23 pages

1st Princess Projectra, Karate Kid, Ferro Lad, Nemesis Kid

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Gold Key Spotlight #1 - 1st issue

2026-10-31T00:00:00.000-04:00

Gold Key Spotlight #1

Gold Key Spotlight v1 #1, 1976 - Tom, Dick and Harriet are in the midst of registering for classes at their high school. But when a new-fangled computer is brought into the process, its selections are more confusing than ever. Each issue of Gold Key Spotlight features different characters from a variety of genres. All stories in this first issue were written by Mark Evanier and drawn by Lee Holley. Cover by Holley.

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Key 1st issue

Gold Key Spotlight v1 = 1 key issue

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"Class Warfare" 10 pages
+ other stories

Gold Key Spotlight #1

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Berni Wrightson Master of the Macabre #5 - Wrightson cover reprint & reprints

2026-10-30T13:00:00.000-04:00

Berni Wrightson Master of the Macabre #5

Berni Wrightson Master of the Macabre v1 #5, 1985 - Collecting stories from various magazines and publications, this series showcases Wrightson's older independent works. All are published here in color for the first time. The various stories come from Web of Horror #2, Web of Horror #3, Witzend #7, >Badtime Stories, The Funniest Cartoons Gags-Jokes and Graphic Showcase #2. Wrightson's cover was first published in his Monsters coloring book.

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Berni Wrightson Master of the Macabre v1 = 5 Wrightson issues

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Wrightson cover pencils and inks = ***

"Mother Toad" Wrightson pencils pencils and inks 5 pages = ***
"Feed It" Wrightson pencils pencils and inks 6 pages = ***
"Limpstrel" Wrightson pencils and inks 3 pages = ***
"Just A Poor Fool" Wrightson pencils pencils and inks 1 page = ***
"It Sounds Promising" Wrightson pencils pencils and inks 1 page = ***
" Ain't She Sweet?" Wrightson pencils pencils and inks 7 pages = ***
"Uncle Bill's Barrel" Wrightson pencils pencils and inks 8 pages = ***
(1st time in color for all of the above)

Bernie Wrightson

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Daredevil v2 #58 - 1st Stunt Master

2026-10-30T00:00:00.000-04:00

Daredevil #58

Daredevil v2 #58, 19 - At a public charity event, Daredevil is ready to announce his retirement. But at the exact moment, an attack by jet-powered motorcyclist catches everyone by surprise, Hired by the unknown mobster known as Crime Wave, the Stunt Master seeks to make his mark by killing ol' hornhead. This Roy Thomas story was drawn by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. Cover by Colan and Shores.

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Key 1st appearance, 1st cover Stunt Master

Daredevil v2 = multiple key issues

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"Spin-Out on Fifth Avenue" 20 pages

1st Stunt Master

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Alex Nino gallery - Secrets of Haunted House / Sinister House issues

2026-10-29T12:00:00.000-04:00

Gallery of all Alex Nino art on Secrets of Haunted House / Secrets of Sinister House issues, 1970s:

Forbidden Worlds #63 - Al Williamson art

2026-10-29T00:00:00.000-04:00

Forbidden Worlds #63

Forbidden Worlds v1 #63, 1958 - Genius mathematician or crackpot theorist? Professor Weaver proves his worth when he's suddenly transported to Pluto. The inhabitants beg him to solve a problem that could save the galaxy. Al Williamson's drawings are brilliant, infusing the tale with drama and realism. He employs textures and patterns to increase depth, adding to his excellent brushwork. On page 3 panel 1, the artist captures the utter destruction of an alien civilization. Perhaps the most visually interesting scene is a conversation set against the backdrop of a Plutonian cityscape (page 5 panel 5). This story was later reprinted in Adventures into the Unknown #128. Other artists in this silver golden age comic include Ogden Whitney, Emil Gershwin and John Forte.

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Forbidden Worlds v1 = 8 Williamson issues

Williamson gallery
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"When Duty Calls" Williamson story pencils (partial Angelo Torres, Roy Krenkel inks) 5 pages = ****

Al Williamson

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X-Men #264 - Jim Lee cover

2026-10-28T12:00:00.000-04:00

Jim Lee

X-Men v1 #264, 1990 - X-Factor's ship is infiltrated by the Genosha police, who incapacitate the mutant heroes on board. The only one unaccounted for is the Beast. But can he turn the tide on his own? Jim Lee puts the furry Hank McCoy at the forefront of his superb cover. The artist has a strong sense of composition, even with multiple elements. His figure drawing alone sets him aart from his peers.

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Favorite J. Lee cover

X-Men v1 = multiple favorite issues

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Lee cover pencils and inks

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