Rom #1 (1979) This Day In Comics
Rom (September 4, 1979) – This Day In Comics Rom #1 – Arrival! released by Marvel “Rom” was a toy co-created by Scott Dankman, Richard C. Levy, and Bryan L. McCoy. It was sold to Parker Brothers, and was the inspiration for the comic book series Rom: Spaceknight. The toy was originally named COBOL, after […]
Dire Wraiths (1979) This Day In Comics
The Dire Wraiths are a genetic offshoot equivalent to the Deviants of Earth of the Skrull race with a similar Celestial origin. They first appeared in Rom #1 – Arrival! (September 4, 1979). The Dire Wraiths are an evolutionary offshoot of the Skrulls from the Andromeda Galaxy. Like the Skrulls, the Wraiths are shape-shifters, able to take […]
Bishop (1991) This Day In Comics
Bishop (September 3, 1991) This Day In Comics The Uncanny X-Men #282 – Payback released by Marvel on 1991 Born about 80 years in the future, Bishop was the son of Aboriginal mutant refugees who fled to America from Australia a day before Australia was devastated in a nuclear attack. He debuted in Uncanny X-Men […]
Soviet Super-Soldiers (Marvel)
Soviet Super-Soldiers (Marvel) The Soviet Super-Soldiers (Russian: Советские супер-солдаты) are a government sponsored team of extraordinary individuals with special abilities. They fight for the people of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. They were created to rival the American team the Avengers.
Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992) #1
Warlock and the Infinity Watch #1 – Judgment released by Marvel on February 1992 After saving the universe from Thanos and ultimately acquiring his prize, the Infinity Gauntlet, Adam Warlock finds himself on trial, judged by the very cosmic beings who supported him in the conflict. The Aftermath of the Infinity Gauntlet. Following the events […]
1986 – Strikeforce Morituri (Marvel)
1986 – Strikeforce Morituri (Marvel) Strikeforce Morituri #1-5Writer: Peter B. GillisArtist: Brent Anderson Set in the future (circa 2070s), the Earth finds itself terrorized by an alien race of plunderers called the Horde. The Horde, while more technologically advance than humans, are content to run raids throughout the world taking what they need while humans […]
1984 – Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars 12 issue miniseriesMay 1984 – April 1985Writer: Jim ShooterPenciller: Mike Zeck/Bob LaytonInker: John Beatty Jim Shooter, Editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, was prompted by fan mail to create a story similar to Marvel’s first limited series, The Contest of Champions. Originally called Cosmic Champions, Shooter saw this series as the fulfillment […]
Avengers (1963) #305 – (Marvel Comics)
The Avengers #305 – Attack of the Lava Men released by Marvel on July 1989 Captain America sends out the call – All Avengers must assemble at Avengers Island for a special announcement! But the moment every Avenger is there, that is the moment when the Lava Men launch a surprise attack!
X-Men: Messiah Complex #1 (Marvel)
X-Men: Messiah Complex #1 – Messiah Complex: Chapter One released by Marvel on December 2007 The biggest event to hit the X-Men in ten years is here! Superstars Ed Brubaker (UNCANNY X-MEN, CAPTAIN AMERICA) and Marc Silvestri (UNCANNY X-MEN, NEW X-MEN) bring you the first chapter of the story that fans will be talking about […]
Video: @comicsexplained “Werewolf by Night”
Werewolf by Night was released today and I gotta say, this show was amazing. Honestly, I think this is what MCU Phase 4 should have been and I am excited to see what Phase 5 does with these characters. But the show was beautifully shot, it’s self-contained and if you know as much about the […]