As much as I love the world of comic books, I haven’t been very into collectibles as an adult. This probably has more to do with complacency than any latent “toys are for kids!” feelings I may be harboring. I mean, I have a Mr. Crabs figure on my book shelf and my wife genuinely asks what toy I want any time she orders from the kids menu at a fast food joint. Toys are fun, collectibles make for great office/home décor, and being an “adult” is extremely overrated. [Read more…] about Marvel Chess Collection Review!
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X-Men Chronology: Wolverine: Weapon X
To many, the ‘Wolverine: Weapon X‘ series, penned by Jason Aaron, is a last hurrah for Wolverine; a short series that celebrates the truth of the character, just before Marvel began to over-expose him. [Read more…] about X-Men Chronology: Wolverine: Weapon X
Secret Wars Watch: Planet Hulk
The ‘Secret Wars‘ trailers have included several teasers for epic events. But few are as exciting as the advert for ‘Planet Hulk‘… [Read more…] about Secret Wars Watch: Planet Hulk
The 2015 Guide to Catching Up With Ongoing Comics
Since 2013, I’ve been putting together mid-year and start-of-the-year guides to the best ongoing comics for new fans, collectors, and first (second, third…) time readers. As we begin 2015, though, I feel a need for a change to the approach, largely because 2014 marked the year I largely stopped collecting ongoing comics on a weekly basis. [Read more…] about The 2015 Guide to Catching Up With Ongoing Comics
Secret Wars Watch: The Eye of Agamotto
The Battleworld map holds many secrets, and one is more unusual than most. There is a realm on there bearing the unusual name of ‘The Eye of Agamotto’ – traditionally a mystic amulet associated with Doctor Strange! [Read more…] about Secret Wars Watch: The Eye of Agamotto