The Uncanny X-Men were the superteam that made a lifelong comic-book fan out of T. Andrew Wahl. Join him as he rereads and reviews the legendary run that made the mutant heroes the bestselling foundation of the Bronze Age Marvel Universe. (There are 88 reviews so far!)
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T. Andrew Wahl answers the question: Why do you love comic books? [From the Spokane County Library blog]
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The Rudyardan ambassador demands help from Black Panther and the Avengers in protecting the white-nationalist nation’s embassy staff. A fun-but-messy affair from the creative team of Steve Englehart, Bob Brown and Dave Cockrum.
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Batman and Aquaman race to recover a mysterious underwater satellite that threatens to shift the global “balance of terror.” Penciler John Calnan joins Brave & the Bold regulars Bob Haney and Jim Aparo for this overstuffed affair.
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When Valkyrie and Spider-Man go missing, Doctor Strange seeks the help of the Human Torch to rescue their superhero colleagues. A subpar outing from the creative team of Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta.
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Brother Blood appears to perish in battle against the Teen Titans – but is it part of the villain’s master plan? Another fun-but-not-top-shelf outing from New Teen Titans co-creators Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.
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Brother Blood returns to best the Titans in battle – and in the court of public opinion. A solid outing from the regular Titans creative team of Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal – as long as readers can maintain their suspension of disbelief.
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Kid Flash leaves the Titans, Dick Grayson stops being Robin and Terra earns full membership as the Judas Contract looms. Series co-creators Marv Wolfman and George Pérez team on an emotionally charged – and disturbing – issue.
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The Inhumans take to the stars in search of a new home, but instead find danger on a dust-covered world. Writer Doug Moench takes this title in an interesting sci-fi direction, but the art from Gil Kane and Don Perlin isn’t quite up to par.
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Black Bolt screams, leaving Attilan in ruin. Facing their darkest moment, Maximus attacks the royal family once more! Doug Moench delivers a strong climax to his opening arc, with dynamic art from Gil Kane.
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Most of Attilan – including Black Bolt – is enslaved by Maximus. Can a small band of fugitive Inhumans save the day? A fine example of Bronze Age storytelling from Doug Moench and Gil Kane.
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The Inhumans battle Shatterstar in New York while a grimmer tale unfolds back in Attilan. Another solid issue from the creative team of Doug Moench and George Pérez.
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T. Andrew Wahl talks comic books, history and the power of representation with journalist Luciano Marano. [From the Bainbridge Island Review]
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The granddaughter of Captain America co-creator Joe Simon talks about children's need for superheroes during the time of COVID. [From The New York Times]
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EvCC students take home 21 awards from annual PNAJE awards competition. [From Everett Community College]
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The SPLC talks to T. Andrew Wahl and other advisers about COVID's impact on student news organizations. [From the Student Press Law Center]
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Nonprofit television organization TVW broadcasts Wahl's 2019 presentation on comic books and reality at the Tumwater Timberland Library. [From TVW]
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