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Batman: The Cult House Ad, 1988

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Dark Knight 2 Cover Homage

Nope, that’s not a statue or maquette, it’s a Dark Knight issue 2 cover homage, rendered by a digital artist in 3ds Max (found here). And good lord, what an amazing job this guy did. I placed in a shot of the actual cover image . . . → Read More: Dark Knight 2 Cover Homage

New England Comics’ “Batman Back Issue Disclaimer,” 1989

Coming off of the “Batmania” of the Summer of ’89, NEC explains on the inside front cover of their Fall ’89 catalog, the continued fierce demand for key Batman back issues and their difficulties keeping them . . . → Read More: New England Comics’ “Batman Back Issue Disclaimer,” 1989

“Superman Test Logo” Variants, 1987

In 1987, DC toyed with the idea of replacing their DC “bullet” logo, with the Superman design pictured right. The new logo was tested in select markets, on variant covers for Justice League #3 and Firestorm #61.

Let me back up: This post was just gonna be about the Justice League #3 variant . . . → Read More: “Superman Test Logo” Variants, 1987

Thoughts on CGC “slabbed” Copper Age Comics…

An excerpt from a letter published in the October 1989 edition of Overstreet’s Price Update, which we’ve had a past blog on:

“…I feel some impartial office or ‘council on grading’ needs to be established. I know if I’m buying a $500 or $1000 or whatever book, I wouldn’t mind at . . . → Read More: Thoughts on CGC “slabbed” Copper Age Comics…

Alan Moore Interview, 1987

From the ’80s British show, . . . → Read More: Alan Moore Interview, 1987

Flash Gordon House Ad, 1988

The license to do Flash Gordon comics has bounced around different publishers over the years, but in 1988, it was at DC…

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20/20 on Marvel’s 25th Anniversary

From 1986, amazing that this is almost 25 years ago! Videos part one and . . . → Read More: 20/20 on Marvel’s 25th Anniversary