Scott and Dan pick the comics they’re most looking forward to…
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Dan Greenfield, editor, 13th Dimension
World’s Finest: Teen Titans #2, DC. The first issue was exactly what I was hoping for — including an appearance by the disgusting and hilarious Separated Man from the team’s first official appearance in 1965’s The Brave and the Bold #60. This issue features the return of a ’70s favorite who’s always had a bit of an identity crisis.
Also, dig Doc Shaner’s character variant. Ginchy! I’m collecting these:
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The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 4, Marvel. This volume includes the beginning of Gerry Conway’s seminal run on the series — which I consider he best ever. The edition collects ASM #105-142, plus Giant-Size Super-Heroes #1 and Marvel Super-Heroes #14. That means, the Death of Gwen Stacy, the debut of the Punisher, Harry Osborn’s descent into madness as the second Green Goblin, among other great stories. In other words, this $125 hardcover is worth its weight in web-fluid.
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The Avengers: War Against Time, Marvel. Paul Levitz — making his Marvel debut — and Alan Davis’ fabulous tribute to the Silver and Bronze Age Avengers is a must-read and a must-own. One of the most fun comics I’ve read in years, all in a nice trade-paperback package.
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Michael Golden’s Marvel Stories Artist’s Edition, IDW/Marvel. Michael Golden’s latest Artist’s Edition, which includes work on The ‘Nam, Marvel Fanfare, Doctor Strange and much more. Plus, covers aplenty!
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Werewolf by Night #33, Marvel. Continuing Moon Knight’s first appearance. (Side note: I just started reading Moench and Sienkiewicz’s classic run. You know why? I’ve never read it before! It’s true! Better late than never, I always say.)
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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #11, DC. Oracle takes center stage in this one, the series’ penultimate issue. I’m not certain there will be a third volume of this series, but it’s been a lot of sweet fun while it’s lasted.
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Max Rebo #1, Marvel. Now, I think I really have seen everything. Max Rebo (!) gets his own one-shot!
That’s all, folks! The peripatetic Scott Tipton is off again this week. See ya next time!
August 7, 2023
Can’t wait to finally get to read the Avengers. Let’s hope Amazon has it listed.