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I'm reading every Marvel superhero comic in release order beginning with Fantastic Four #1 (1961).
I'm also on Threads @TheMarvelReader.
I'm also on Threads @TheMarvelReader.
For February's Reading Club, we're digging into the first 12 issues of Christopher Priest's iconic 1998 Black Panther run. Featuring two of Black Panther's most popular storylines, The Client (issues 1–5) and Enemy of the State (issues 6–12).
One issue everyday, starting February 1st.
One issue everyday, starting February 1st.
January 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
For February's Reading Club, we're digging into the first 12 issues of Christopher Priest's iconic 1998 Black Panther run. Featuring two of Black Panther's most popular storylines, The Client (issues 1–5) and Enemy of the State (issues 6–12).
One issue everyday, starting February 1st.
One issue everyday, starting February 1st.
Fantastic Four #53 (May 10, 1966)
The Black Panther teams up with the FF to save Wakanda from Ulysses Klaw. It's impressive just how much of Black Panther's backstory is set up here. Everything from T'Chaka to Vibranium to Klaw. Sadly this issue skirts some pretty problematic colonialist tropes.
The Black Panther teams up with the FF to save Wakanda from Ulysses Klaw. It's impressive just how much of Black Panther's backstory is set up here. Everything from T'Chaka to Vibranium to Klaw. Sadly this issue skirts some pretty problematic colonialist tropes.
January 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Fantastic Four #53 (May 10, 1966)
The Black Panther teams up with the FF to save Wakanda from Ulysses Klaw. It's impressive just how much of Black Panther's backstory is set up here. Everything from T'Chaka to Vibranium to Klaw. Sadly this issue skirts some pretty problematic colonialist tropes.
The Black Panther teams up with the FF to save Wakanda from Ulysses Klaw. It's impressive just how much of Black Panther's backstory is set up here. Everything from T'Chaka to Vibranium to Klaw. Sadly this issue skirts some pretty problematic colonialist tropes.
The success (and quality) of #SkeletonCrew is just confirming for me that people would absolutely devour a Power Pack series on Disney+. Make it happen, Feige!
January 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The success (and quality) of #SkeletonCrew is just confirming for me that people would absolutely devour a Power Pack series on Disney+. Make it happen, Feige!
John Buscema was a Marvel Comics legend. From his runs on Avengers, Fantastic Four, & Thor to re-defining Conan the Barbarian for a generation to co-authoring How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way with Stan Lee. He passed away in 2002. Today would have been his 97th birthday.
December 11, 2024 at 8:36 PM
John Buscema was a Marvel Comics legend. From his runs on Avengers, Fantastic Four, & Thor to re-defining Conan the Barbarian for a generation to co-authoring How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way with Stan Lee. He passed away in 2002. Today would have been his 97th birthday.
Tales to Astonish #82 (May 3, 1966)
Iron Man and Namor spend 11 pages fighting. I mean, it's Jack Kirby filling in for Gene Colon so... it GOOD fighting. But nothing much else happens.
In the B story, Hulk returns from Subterranea and saves Betty from Boomerang. That's pretty much it.
Iron Man and Namor spend 11 pages fighting. I mean, it's Jack Kirby filling in for Gene Colon so... it GOOD fighting. But nothing much else happens.
In the B story, Hulk returns from Subterranea and saves Betty from Boomerang. That's pretty much it.
December 1, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Tales to Astonish #82 (May 3, 1966)
Iron Man and Namor spend 11 pages fighting. I mean, it's Jack Kirby filling in for Gene Colon so... it GOOD fighting. But nothing much else happens.
In the B story, Hulk returns from Subterranea and saves Betty from Boomerang. That's pretty much it.
Iron Man and Namor spend 11 pages fighting. I mean, it's Jack Kirby filling in for Gene Colon so... it GOOD fighting. But nothing much else happens.
In the B story, Hulk returns from Subterranea and saves Betty from Boomerang. That's pretty much it.
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. May your proteins be perfectly cooked. May your starches be mashed to your preferred consistency. I am thankful that I get to connect with so many cool people from all over the world. Thank you.
November 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. May your proteins be perfectly cooked. May your starches be mashed to your preferred consistency. I am thankful that I get to connect with so many cool people from all over the world. Thank you.
Tales of Suspense #80 (May 10, 1966)
This is the 1st time we get a story split between 2 titles. The Iron Man/Namor fight that starts here is continued in Tales to Astonish.
Also, the Red Skull gets his hands on the Cosmic Cube (which was the inspiration for the 1st Captain America MCU film).
This is the 1st time we get a story split between 2 titles. The Iron Man/Namor fight that starts here is continued in Tales to Astonish.
Also, the Red Skull gets his hands on the Cosmic Cube (which was the inspiration for the 1st Captain America MCU film).
November 27, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Tales of Suspense #80 (May 10, 1966)
This is the 1st time we get a story split between 2 titles. The Iron Man/Namor fight that starts here is continued in Tales to Astonish.
Also, the Red Skull gets his hands on the Cosmic Cube (which was the inspiration for the 1st Captain America MCU film).
This is the 1st time we get a story split between 2 titles. The Iron Man/Namor fight that starts here is continued in Tales to Astonish.
Also, the Red Skull gets his hands on the Cosmic Cube (which was the inspiration for the 1st Captain America MCU film).
That's fair. Don't get me wrong, Singles is an absolute banger. But I'd probably replace it with Clerks or Hackers.
November 27, 2024 at 4:20 AM
That's fair. Don't get me wrong, Singles is an absolute banger. But I'd probably replace it with Clerks or Hackers.
Daredevil #18 (May 3, 1966)
Foggy is still trying to convince Karen that HE'S Daredevil, which brings him face to face with Melvin Potter aka The Gladiator. Foggy sets up a fake fight that turns deadly real. Romita's continues to impress on art duty. Dennis O'Neil steps in to pinch hit on writing.
Foggy is still trying to convince Karen that HE'S Daredevil, which brings him face to face with Melvin Potter aka The Gladiator. Foggy sets up a fake fight that turns deadly real. Romita's continues to impress on art duty. Dennis O'Neil steps in to pinch hit on writing.
November 27, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Daredevil #18 (May 3, 1966)
Foggy is still trying to convince Karen that HE'S Daredevil, which brings him face to face with Melvin Potter aka The Gladiator. Foggy sets up a fake fight that turns deadly real. Romita's continues to impress on art duty. Dennis O'Neil steps in to pinch hit on writing.
Foggy is still trying to convince Karen that HE'S Daredevil, which brings him face to face with Melvin Potter aka The Gladiator. Foggy sets up a fake fight that turns deadly real. Romita's continues to impress on art duty. Dennis O'Neil steps in to pinch hit on writing.
Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn't a selfie.
November 26, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn't a selfie.
My daily experience watching modern events unfold.
November 26, 2024 at 6:22 PM
My daily experience watching modern events unfold.
I'm (clearly) a Marvel person. But I am excited for James Gunn's upcoming DC projects. Good comic book movies, regardless of company, raise the whole medium.
That being said, if you REALLY want to get me hyped, announce a project with THIS guy:
That being said, if you REALLY want to get me hyped, announce a project with THIS guy:
November 26, 2024 at 2:34 PM
I'm (clearly) a Marvel person. But I am excited for James Gunn's upcoming DC projects. Good comic book movies, regardless of company, raise the whole medium.
That being said, if you REALLY want to get me hyped, announce a project with THIS guy:
That being said, if you REALLY want to get me hyped, announce a project with THIS guy:
My reading list for May 1966...
November 26, 2024 at 7:39 AM
My reading list for May 1966...
Tales of Suspense #79 (Apr 12, 1966)
Tony Stark stumbles into the middle of the Namor/Dorma/Krang love triangle.
In the B story, we get the return of the Red Skull AND our first look at the Cosmic Cube. The setup of AIM across multiple titles is really cool & they feel like an actual threat.
Tony Stark stumbles into the middle of the Namor/Dorma/Krang love triangle.
In the B story, we get the return of the Red Skull AND our first look at the Cosmic Cube. The setup of AIM across multiple titles is really cool & they feel like an actual threat.
November 26, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Tales of Suspense #79 (Apr 12, 1966)
Tony Stark stumbles into the middle of the Namor/Dorma/Krang love triangle.
In the B story, we get the return of the Red Skull AND our first look at the Cosmic Cube. The setup of AIM across multiple titles is really cool & they feel like an actual threat.
Tony Stark stumbles into the middle of the Namor/Dorma/Krang love triangle.
In the B story, we get the return of the Red Skull AND our first look at the Cosmic Cube. The setup of AIM across multiple titles is really cool & they feel like an actual threat.
Strange Tales #146 (Apr 12, 1966)
We get Ditko's final Dr. Strange tale, in which he tried to wrap up the last year of stories in 12 pages. At this point, Lee & Ditko's relationship was so strained, Dennis O'Neil stepped in to write the dialog. It's bad.
The Nick Fury story is also "meh".
We get Ditko's final Dr. Strange tale, in which he tried to wrap up the last year of stories in 12 pages. At this point, Lee & Ditko's relationship was so strained, Dennis O'Neil stepped in to write the dialog. It's bad.
The Nick Fury story is also "meh".
November 25, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Strange Tales #146 (Apr 12, 1966)
We get Ditko's final Dr. Strange tale, in which he tried to wrap up the last year of stories in 12 pages. At this point, Lee & Ditko's relationship was so strained, Dennis O'Neil stepped in to write the dialog. It's bad.
The Nick Fury story is also "meh".
We get Ditko's final Dr. Strange tale, in which he tried to wrap up the last year of stories in 12 pages. At this point, Lee & Ditko's relationship was so strained, Dennis O'Neil stepped in to write the dialog. It's bad.
The Nick Fury story is also "meh".
When people say "the 80's were awesome!", this is what they mean...
(from the 1989 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
(from the 1989 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
November 24, 2024 at 3:39 PM
When people say "the 80's were awesome!", this is what they mean...
(from the 1989 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
(from the 1989 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
Roy Thomas joined Marvel in 1965 and was the first writer that Stan Lee trusted to take over writing duties on superhero titles in 1966. His contributions include legendary runs on The Avengers and Conan the Barbarian. He served as Editor-In-Chief from 1972 to 1974.
Today is his 84th birthday.
Today is his 84th birthday.
November 23, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Roy Thomas joined Marvel in 1965 and was the first writer that Stan Lee trusted to take over writing duties on superhero titles in 1966. His contributions include legendary runs on The Avengers and Conan the Barbarian. He served as Editor-In-Chief from 1972 to 1974.
Today is his 84th birthday.
Today is his 84th birthday.
Sgt. Fury #31 (Apr 12, 1966)
When Captain Sawyer is kidnapped by an Axis spy, the Commandos must execute a daring rescue. But the clock is ticking because Sawyer has knowledge of the upcoming D-Day invasion.
When Captain Sawyer is kidnapped by an Axis spy, the Commandos must execute a daring rescue. But the clock is ticking because Sawyer has knowledge of the upcoming D-Day invasion.
November 23, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Sgt. Fury #31 (Apr 12, 1966)
When Captain Sawyer is kidnapped by an Axis spy, the Commandos must execute a daring rescue. But the clock is ticking because Sawyer has knowledge of the upcoming D-Day invasion.
When Captain Sawyer is kidnapped by an Axis spy, the Commandos must execute a daring rescue. But the clock is ticking because Sawyer has knowledge of the upcoming D-Day invasion.
The Matrix sequels are good movies. This is not a hot take. It is a fact.
November 18, 2024 at 6:21 PM
The Matrix sequels are good movies. This is not a hot take. It is a fact.
This is my church. These are the sermons.
(How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way - 1988)
(How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way - 1988)
November 17, 2024 at 9:56 PM
This is my church. These are the sermons.
(How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way - 1988)
(How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way - 1988)
Fantastic Four #52 (Apr 12, 1966)
Enter the Black Panther! The FF is the most creative title of this era. Not only do we get the first black superhero, we are presented with an African nation that defies the stereotypes of the time. The story is pretty barebones but its importance can't be denied.
Enter the Black Panther! The FF is the most creative title of this era. Not only do we get the first black superhero, we are presented with an African nation that defies the stereotypes of the time. The story is pretty barebones but its importance can't be denied.
November 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Fantastic Four #52 (Apr 12, 1966)
Enter the Black Panther! The FF is the most creative title of this era. Not only do we get the first black superhero, we are presented with an African nation that defies the stereotypes of the time. The story is pretty barebones but its importance can't be denied.
Enter the Black Panther! The FF is the most creative title of this era. Not only do we get the first black superhero, we are presented with an African nation that defies the stereotypes of the time. The story is pretty barebones but its importance can't be denied.
To all the new people on Bluesky this week:
Hi! I'm The Marvel Reader. I'm reading every Marvel superhero comic, in release order, starting with Fantastic Four #1. I give my thoughts on each issue, post history tidbits, and make fun of rage-bait idiots. I'm a progressive and a punk. Welcome!
Hi! I'm The Marvel Reader. I'm reading every Marvel superhero comic, in release order, starting with Fantastic Four #1. I give my thoughts on each issue, post history tidbits, and make fun of rage-bait idiots. I'm a progressive and a punk. Welcome!
November 15, 2024 at 5:28 PM
To all the new people on Bluesky this week:
Hi! I'm The Marvel Reader. I'm reading every Marvel superhero comic, in release order, starting with Fantastic Four #1. I give my thoughts on each issue, post history tidbits, and make fun of rage-bait idiots. I'm a progressive and a punk. Welcome!
Hi! I'm The Marvel Reader. I'm reading every Marvel superhero comic, in release order, starting with Fantastic Four #1. I give my thoughts on each issue, post history tidbits, and make fun of rage-bait idiots. I'm a progressive and a punk. Welcome!
Our first look at the true face of Wakanda (Fantastic Four #52).
It's hard to overstate just how revolutionary this was in 1966. Lee and Kirby present a technologically advanced African nation, independent of colonial influences, with a scientific acumen that surpasses even Reed Richards.
It's hard to overstate just how revolutionary this was in 1966. Lee and Kirby present a technologically advanced African nation, independent of colonial influences, with a scientific acumen that surpasses even Reed Richards.
November 15, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Our first look at the true face of Wakanda (Fantastic Four #52).
It's hard to overstate just how revolutionary this was in 1966. Lee and Kirby present a technologically advanced African nation, independent of colonial influences, with a scientific acumen that surpasses even Reed Richards.
It's hard to overstate just how revolutionary this was in 1966. Lee and Kirby present a technologically advanced African nation, independent of colonial influences, with a scientific acumen that surpasses even Reed Richards.
If you see this, post a vampire.
November 15, 2024 at 1:48 PM
If you see this, post a vampire.