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Running the International Space Station … $350,000 an hour; a men's adult Gorilla Costume … $55.00; a gorilla chasing astronauts around the space station … priceless!
Faster than a speeding DeLorean a new year is upon us once again, and nothing brings in the New Year like a monkey on a jackhammer pounding on a washtub.
On a cold Christmas evening in the winter of 44-45, Wonder Woman was busy delivering presents to poor children while disguised as "Miss Santa Claus."
'The Legend of Tarzan' trailer has debuted and I think it has eased the qualms of Edgar Rice Burroughs' fans who've dreamed of this film for many years now.
The hip and colorful Hero for Hire, Luke Cage, was Marvel Comics’ attempt to capitalize on the popular "Blaxploitation" films of the early seventies.
Though the Marvel cinematic universe is poised to have the Black Panther become a part of the Avengers, he actually first appeared in the Fantastic Four.
With Thanksgiving coming up, we figured this was the perfect time to showcase the time Superman saved Metropolis from reverting back to Indian ownership.
After Marvel wrapped its adaptation of the original Star Wars movie, its next issue was noticeably missing its biggest hero, Luke Skywalker, from the cover. Sound...
A plane is doomed to crash, but Superman swoops in. It’s the iconic Superman scenario – or is it?
Because I so love the apes of Murphy Anderson, this week I’m showcasing one of his best covers, which has Captain Comet changing brains with an unwitting gorilla.
In addition to starring in her own television show, Supergirl also made news when presidential contender Jeb Bush mentioned that “…she looked pretty hot.”
Many cities have decided to forgo Columbus Day in preference of Indigenous Peoples Day, so we’re looking at one of the most popular Native Americans in comics.
Marvel had a run of Doc Savage comics from 72 – 74 and every two issues was an adaptation of a classic Doc story, starting with 1933's "The Man of Bronze,"
Water being found on Mars was big news out of NASA last week. Way to go, science! John Carter fans could have told you that over a hundred years ago.
To help celebrate the Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse we're going to focus on our cursed therianthropic brethren, specifically Marvel’s white-haired Man-Wolf.
A few weeks back, George Lucas revealed that Jar Jar Binks was inspired by Goofy. This makes a lot of sense when you really think about it.
The CW did such a good job bringing Gorilla Grodd to life last year on The Flash, so simian sympathizers like myself are praying that they bring that same monkey magic...
Did you know that when Marvel initially took on the Star Wars comic book license, George Lucas practically had to beg Stan Lee to buy into it?
Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling pop culture commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover...
Fans of the sixties' Batman television show took a big hit last week with the passing of Yvonne Craig, who played Batgirl for 26 episodes of the classic series.
Scientists say that dinosaurs and cavemen never coexisted, but that didn’t stop Jack Kirby from throwing them together and mixing in some alien action to boot.
This Man... This Monster is symbolic of the Marvel/Fox film rights flap with Fox trying to run the franchise into the ground with imposter FF characterizations.
Many rumors flying regarding the 2017 Spider-Man reboot, but one bit of Spidey news that I’m uneasy about is that Marisa Tomei might be our new movie Aunt May.
We celebrated Hot Dog Day and we're tail-deep into the Dog Days of Summer, so it’s time we got 'Sirius' and showcased a cover that celebrates man’s best friend.
Space-nerds are going crazy over the recent Pluto flyby, but what most Earthlings want to know is, ‘When is Pluto going to stop sending us their menacing pets?’
I applaud SDCC for recognizing Doc Savage and The Shadow in their busy programming schedule; pulp heroes who inspired almost every aspect of any comic convention.
We’re starting to get a little tired of the negativity in the news, so we’re going straight up patriotic and fun and no one does that better than The Rocketeer!
Writer Gerry Conway envisioned racial divisiveness (apparently programmed into robots) 300-years into this fictitious future. Let’s hope and pray he was wrong.
With the release Avengers themed Ant-Man posters we felt we should point out that he was a founding member – even if the films have ignored that little fact.
Something so shocking happened at Phoenix Comicon that I’m still reeling from the effects of having seen it - the cool comeback of pulp-western themed costumes.
We're focusing on Cap #110 not only because it features the Hulk and was the first Steranko Cap cover, but also because it has Steve Rogers smoking a cigarette.
This was one of the first WWII comics to show solidarity with our troops and the message was clear: If Superman is onboard with our military, shouldn’t you be?
After Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, DC rebooted the western hero, Jonah Hex, as a post-apocalyptic protagonist called, 'Hex' (which you’ll note rhymes with Max.)
Did you see Grodd on last week’s episode of The Flash? If not, then you missed what will probably be remembered as the greatest television event in history.
In decades worth of twisted comic tales, the Vision’s origin is about as convoluted as they come; but the new film streamlines the story in a respectful manner.
Marvel has been pretty decent at empowering its female characters, but two heroes from their cinematic universe have caused damage to the that good reputation.
He didn't create the Hulk, but when you see Jade Jaws on screen in Avengers: Age of Ultron, that’s the spirit of the Hulk as Herb Trimpe drew him in the comics.
It’s unlikely that we’ll ever see a film based on the 1974 team-up of The Avengers, the Fantastic Four and The Inhumans, but one can dream of the possibilities.
If you are like me you’ve wondered how Easter became such an odd amalgamation of activities, and Captain Carrot adds yet another variable into the mix – aliens!
Ben Affleck, from the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, made an appearance before Congress last week, but has comics' Batman ever gone to Washington?
The recent controversy over artist Rafael Albuquerque's Batgirl #41 variant cover has more to do with the victimization of comic fans than of Batgirl. Here's why...
Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling pop culture commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover...
This would be the perfect story for Drew Goddard to bring to life on the big screen, where Peter Parker has to deal with having grown two extra sets of arms.
Pop culture lost one of its most iconic personalities on Stardate 47634.44, when Leonard Nimoy transported to that big Alpha/Omega quadrant in the sky.
The Internet was ignited when Zack Snyder tweeted a picture of Momoa as Aquaman.
Does he look badass? Absolutely! Does he look like Aquaman? Absolutely, not!
The big comic movie news last week was that Spider-Man will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Let’s hope this isn't a case of being careful what you wish for.
"Killgrave, the Unbelievable Purple Man" first appeared in a Stan Lee story in Daredevil #4, making him one of the first baddies that DD ever went up against...
The Super Bowl is happening right here in our back forty, so we’d be remiss in our pop culture duties if we didn’t focus this week’s classic cover on football.
It's announced that Glee actress Melissa Benoist will be Supergirl in the CBS TV series. I don’t know about Glee or Ms. Benoist, but I do love classic Supergirl.
They say the future ain’t what it used to be, but as the Star Wars expanded universe returns to Marvel Comics, the past is no longer what it used to be either.
If you’ve been antsy for a look at next summer’s Ant-Man movie, then this past week has surely been a good one for you...but here's what's bugging me about it.
Besides being a fun New Year themed cover, this issue of Walt Disney's namesake series introduced us to Donald’s illogically lucky cousin, Gladstone Gander.
A lot has happened this past week. We celebrated the holiday, North Korea threatened us with nuclear annihilation, and Mike Colter has been cast as Luke Cage...
Two-Fisted Tales #27 from 1952 was published at the height of the Korean War and depicts what should have been our resolve towards recent North Korean threats.
All of this Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest stadium action reminded me of Spider-Man #153, which featured Spidey at the Empire State University stadium on its cover.
Winter is fast upon us and here at Classic Comic Cover Corner that means it's time once again to showcase a seasonal superannuated sequential-art treasure.
Remember that Thanksgiving when you thought your parents died on their trip to Africa, and then you had to move in with Ma & Pa Kent, but how it was all okay...
Before the Kree on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and before the Inhumans there was simply Medusa, the scarlet female quarter of the villainous Frightful Four.
Gene Colan gave us the classic Star Wars film poster as it might have been if George Lucas had found Howard a decade earlier.
The comic, Outer Space #17, perfectly captures a more innocent era as mankind was just beginning to seriously consider taking its first steps towards the stars.
With their heavy psychological tropes and hallucinatory imagery the mystical Doctor Strange stories proved to be a hit with college students in the mid-sixties.
You may have missed it over all the Ultron ballyhoo, but it was announced that the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate has regained all rights to John Carter of Mars.
World's Finest #9 (1943) has Superman, Batman and Robin peppering the World War II Axis leaders (Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini and Hideki Tojo) with baseballs.
Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover Corner! Flash...
Sue Storm leaves Mr. Fantastic for the Prince of Atlantis, leading to an underwater battle royale with Reed, the Human Torch and the Thing vs. the Sub-Mariner.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has returned to TV and introduced Crusher Creel, the Absorbing Man. Too bad the character didn’t absorb any of his namesakes personality.
The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas has a display of pop culture artifacts that were influenced by the atomic bomb, including a copy of Superboy #115.
Marvel Family #1 is the first appearance of Black Adam, a 5000 year-old Egyptian who got all his powers from Shazam, but not so much of the responsibility part.
Fantastic Four #12 is a perfect example of Stan Goldberg’s work. Just look at this cover and try to imagine the characters colored differently than they are...
One of my favorite Kirby characters has always been Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth, and on the cover of Kamandi #32, the "King" himself even makes an appearance.
The new WW, Gal Gadot, took the "Ice Bucket challenge" earlier this week and it made us wonder if Wonder Woman herself had ever endured such a chilly adventure.
An event took place this past week that somehow moved all of the world's problems to the back burner and brought this particular comic book cover into focus.
The lovely Bereet (or Bird-woman as she is called by Hulk) first appeared in Rampaging Hulk #1, which was a B&W magazine-sized comic meant for mature readers.
It may seem like Groot has just appeared out of the left field of “Knowhere,” but he has actually been around longer than most the other Marvel movie heroes.
Batman owns the San Diego Comic-Con this year, celebrating his 75th anniversary during the show, so we're going to look at his historic milestone one more time.
Did you know that the evil villain, Ultron, appeared in five issues of the 1960’s Avengers comic books before he ever made his first cover appearance? It’s true!
As far as I can tell, Hulk #197 is the only instance where Bernie Wrightson officially penciled Marvel’s infamous muck-monster – and it’s pretty darn cool.
In Adventure Comics #296, Superboy travels through space and time to a parallel universe where the history of America’s Revolution has gone awry.
The Juggernaut obtained his powers in North Korea and it all happened in X-Men #12, which contains the origin of Professor Xavier and his evil-doing step-brother.
One of Aquaman’s strangest adventures involved not only a biologically enhanced water-breathing ape, but an underwater breathing eagle as well.
When thinking comic book fathers, there’s Reed Richards and Animal Man, but when it comes to one who can represent all fathers, why not the “All-Father” himself?
Phoenix Comicon 2014 is wrapping up this Sunday and one of the highlights of this year’s convention was seeing the legendary Herb Trimpe, the seminal Hulk artist.
When it was announced that Edgar Wright was walking away from the highly anticipated Ant-Man movie, many fans were left wondering, “Is this the end of Ant-Man?”
X-Men: Days of Future Past, hit theaters last week, and it’s a thrilling mix of time travel and mutant adventure; and the most marvelous mutant appearing in the new film...
Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover Corner...
Remember when you were a kid and you were experimenting with your X-ray vision, and somehow the science went awry and your Mom ended up with the power instead.
The legendary Al Feldstein is one of our favorite artists here at Classic Comic Cover Corner, so we were deeply saddened to hear the news last week that the 88 year-old...
Do you have few extra hundred-thousand dollars lying around? If yes, now is your opportunity to own one of the coolest pieces of original comic art ever created...
Every Sunday morning we showcase a classic comic cover, complete with compelling commentary, for your cordial contemplation. It’s the Classic Comic Cover Corner! Sub...
It was announced a few days ago that the seven-foot tall and 70-year-old actor, Peter Mayhew, would be reprising his role as Chewbacca in Star Wars: Episode VII...
The latest trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past has hit the streets, showcasing a cavalcade of costumed heroes and villains, but I'm a little disappointed...
It was 75 years ago today that the very first comic staring Batman hit the Great Depression era newsstands of 1939.
If you are like me you've been enjoying Cosmos, hosted by everyone's favorite astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Well, he may not be everyone's favorite...
This past week marked the 17th anniversary of the “Phoenix Lights”, but this is far from the first time that we've been associated with a close encounter.
Who could have guessed that political unrest in the Ukraine would lead us to the first appearance of yet another furry character on the cover of a Hulk comic?
The first rule of Bizarro club is, “Us do opposite of all Earthly things!” Which means pretty much anything goes on the square world with the imperfect.
Rocket Raccoon did not appear on the cover of a comic until his second outing, in The Incredible Hulk #271, the jade giant's twentieth anniversary issue...
What’s this? Is that floozy, Lois Lane, two-timing it with every hero on the block while Superman is being held captive in an alien trap made of Kryptonite...?
