Is it a mummy’s curse or a complex case of murder? You guessed it: Only the Shadow knows! This issue features a prescient story from Denny O’Neil and masterful art from a perfectly paired Frank Robbins.
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An astronaut rescued in the Arctic by aliens flees when he discovers his saviors’ plan to obliterate humanity. While not all that original, Jeff Rovin and Sal Amendola’s Phoenix debut shows potential.
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Colonial-era highwayman Matthew Dunsinane is put to death, but makes a deal to do Satan’s work in the 20th century. This excellent character debut, from the team of Michael Fleisher and Ernie Colón, is one of the best single issues of the entire Atlas (Seaboard) line.
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With Weird Tales of the Macabre, Atlas (Seaboard) was clearly looking to emulate Warren’s Creepy-and-Eerie formula. The short-lived company actually did a pretty good job of it, with nice art here from the likes of Jeffrey Catherine Jones, Pat Boyette, Ernie Colón and others.
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Killraven and crew lay siege to the Death-Birth fortress in a battle with the Death Breeders. Don McGregor’s world-building and P. Craig Russell’s rapid improvement make this issue of Amazing Adventures a winner.
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The Brain returns, but Nova and E-Man uncover their arch-villain’s nefarious plot during their visit to a Wunderworld amusement park. Nicola Cuti and Joe Staton’s E-Main continues to be a comic series like no other. Also: Rog 2000 by John Byrne!
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Ironjaw saves a wench – to use for his own “companionship” – but the duo falls prey to betrayal and royal intrigue. Despite its preponderance of barbarian clichés and over-the-top sexist dialogue, this relic of the ’70s is still strangely enjoyable. Michael Fleisher, Mike Sekowsky and Jack Abel are to blame.
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