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 Inhumans return from space to find themselves stuck in New York, battling the Kree’s powerful Pursuer. The royal family’s first solo series is running on fumes, and this substandard outing by Doug Moench, Keith Pollard and Jim Mooney offers little relief.
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Escaping a dust-covered world, the Inhumans finally get a taste of revenge against the Kree. This Doug Moench story has its problems, while Keith Pollard is the latest artist on the Inhumans merry-go-round.
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Don’t judge this book by its cover: Instead of battling a Kree warrior with a blue Afro, the Inhumans face off against Maximus the Mad once again (surprise!) The Dreaded Deadline Doom brings this reprint of a Jack Kirby Amazing Adventures tale.
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Two bug-like, mobile cities clash, leaving the Inhumans trapped in the middle of their war. Doug Moench’s story suffers from a bit of déjà vu, but it’s awfully nice to see George Pérez back on pencils.
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This “Special Halloween Issue” offers scant scares and nothing to do with Halloween beyond its lackluster cover. A subpar offering from creative talent including Scott Edelman, Noly Panaligan and others.
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When Constance Collins returns to Collinwood, Barnabas swears to save his innocent cousin from hellfire and damnation. This uncredited story proves to be a hard entry point for a Dark Shadows newbie.
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Swamp Thing finds a hidden village filled with robots – including mechanical doppelgängers of his human self and wife. Len Wein’s script strains credulity but serves up ample opportunities for sumptuous Bernie Wrightson art.
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Archie’s Red Circle line delivers some EC-style horror, with macabre tales from artists including Jesse Santos, Bruce Jones and Sal Amendola.
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Stranded by an arctic shipwreck, Frankenstein’s monster ponders his back story while trying to assist his dying colleagues. Gary Friedrich’s story isn’t the most engaging, but the work of artist Mike Ploog and colorist Glynis Wein is top shelf.
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Series host Colonel Whiteshroud explains the Monster Hunters Club to the visiting Countess Von Bludd. While a better debut than sister series Scary Tales, this first issue by the likes of Nicola Cuti, Joe Staton, Wayne Howard and others lacks any real creative spark.
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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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