For the longest time, my understanding of Conan the Barbarian was the 1982 feature film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the hunka hunka manly barbarian. It’s only as I’ve gotten deeper and deeper into comics that I even realized Conan was a consistent part of Marvel Comics from 1970 through 1990, with creative talent like Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, and John Buscema (among many others) crafting an in-depth comic book universe for the character. [Read more…] about Conan the Barbarian Comics Reading Order!
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You Can’t Go Home Again: On the 30th Anniversary of Sandman – Season of Mists
Sandman: Season of Mists turns 30 this year. It deserves a look back in reflection on what went into this masterpiece. [Read more…] about You Can’t Go Home Again: On the 30th Anniversary of Sandman – Season of Mists
PREVIOUSLY ON… #53: Deadly Class, Comics to TV Adaptations, and the Awesome MMY Club!
This week I binge over 30 issues of Deadly Class, consider what kind of comics make for the best TV shows, and praise the My Marvelous Year listeners! [Read more…] about PREVIOUSLY ON… #53: Deadly Class, Comics to TV Adaptations, and the Awesome MMY Club!
Marvel Year One: 1962 – Variant Cover!
This week on My Marvelous Year we look back on Marvel’s first full year of comics in 1962, sharing listener letters, poll results, and questions. [Read more…] about Marvel Year One: 1962 – Variant Cover!
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What’s Up With Wolverine In 2019?
“What’s your conceptual continuity?” — Frank Zappa
“Continuity is the devil…” — Matt Fraction
Ever wonder how your favorite hero is often up to their eyes in some ongoing situation in their solo title and then later that same month is off having some other unrelated adventure in a team book? [Read more…] about What’s Up With Wolverine In 2019?