History Of Comics
Patriotism in Comics
by Joshua H. Stulman Many people believe that Super Heroes were a product of the Second World War. While we remember great patriotic covers of…
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1ST APP. DOOMSDAY CAMEO COMIC SET
This comic set features the first cameo appearances of Doomsday that pre-date the Death of Superman storyline.
These four books each shows a progressive scene of Doomsday attempting to break free of his containment cell by punching through a metal wall.
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Adventures of Superman # 500 Collector’s Edition (1st app. Conner Kent/Superboy)
After the Death of Superman storyline, followed a 10 part story, Funeral for a Friend, which showed the vacuum left by the death of Superman. Fans were teased with the return of Superman, but instead the final part, Adventures of Superman # 500, saw the emergence of four distinct Supermen: The Eradicator, Cyborg-Superman, Steel, and Superboy (Conner Kent). This issue marks the 1st appearance of both Steel and Superboy (Conner Kent).
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Superman (vol. 2) # 75 Collector’s Edition (Death Of Superman)
This is the final part of the Death of Superman storyline, which sees the iconic DC super hero fall in battle to the villain Doomsday. This comic event mirrored the real time death of Superman co-creator artist, Joe Shuster (July 10, 1914 – July 30, 1992).
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Batman # 500 Collector’s Edition (Bane vs Az-Bats)
This is the final part of the 19 part Knightfall storyline, which saw Batman crippled by the villain Bane and replaced by the anti-hero, Azrael. This issue features Azrael’s new Batman costume (known as Az-Bats). The Knightfall storyline saw a tired run, down Bruce Wayne crippled by Bane, and in turn the more violent Azrael defeating Bane and emerging as the new Batman.
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Batman # 497 (Bane Breaks Batman)
This is the 11th part of the 19 part Knightfall storyline, which saw Batman crippled by the villain Bane and replaced by the anti-hero, Azrael. This issue is the climax of the story where a tired run, down Bruce Wayne fights Bane in the Batcave and has his spine shattered beyond repair. The Knightfall story was a major reference point for the third Batman film, Dark Knight Rises (2012).
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10 Gift Ideas for Comic Fans
by Joshua Stulman With Thanksgiving upon us, the holiday season has finally arrived! We hear from parents and friends of comic fans alike who aren’t…
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Chanukah In Comics!
By Joshua H. Stulman This week Jews around the world celebrate Chanukah (sometimes spelled Hanukkah). The holiday is known as the “Festival of Lights” and…
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