Theron Reads Comics
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WHAT IS GOOD, EVERYBODY? | Reviews, retrospectives, random opinions | Contributor @comic-watch.bsky.social | Author | same @ on 🐦
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1990 DC house ad
Batman Prey
Doug Moench's story of Batman's early years sees him struggle to win the trust of Jim Gordon and face the psychiatrist Hugo Strange. Art by Paul Gulacy & Terry Austin. Colors by Steve Oliff. The sequel Batman Terror was published in 2001.
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Batman Prey
Doug Moench's story of Batman's early years sees him struggle to win the trust of Jim Gordon and face the psychiatrist Hugo Strange. Art by Paul Gulacy & Terry Austin. Colors by Steve Oliff. The sequel Batman Terror was published in 2001.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
1990 DC house ad
Batman Prey
Doug Moench's story of Batman's early years sees him struggle to win the trust of Jim Gordon and face the psychiatrist Hugo Strange. Art by Paul Gulacy & Terry Austin. Colors by Steve Oliff. The sequel Batman Terror was published in 2001.
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Batman Prey
Doug Moench's story of Batman's early years sees him struggle to win the trust of Jim Gordon and face the psychiatrist Hugo Strange. Art by Paul Gulacy & Terry Austin. Colors by Steve Oliff. The sequel Batman Terror was published in 2001.
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X-Factor 69 was the last issue prior to Peter David taking over as the series' writer and the penultimate issue in the Muir Island Saga. The crossover saw the end of Chris Claremont's original Uncanny run. This issue is a little uneven but fun.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
X-Factor 69 was the last issue prior to Peter David taking over as the series' writer and the penultimate issue in the Muir Island Saga. The crossover saw the end of Chris Claremont's original Uncanny run. This issue is a little uneven but fun.
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The story Peter tells isn't a problem. Nor is the "you should speak up" lesson. But the guilt trip that Ben lays at Peter's feet is gross. The shame Peter speaks of can be interpreted as lingering damage inflicted on him by Ben's assertion. Unbelievable.
December 11, 2025 at 6:26 AM
The story Peter tells isn't a problem. Nor is the "you should speak up" lesson. But the guilt trip that Ben lays at Peter's feet is gross. The shame Peter speaks of can be interpreted as lingering damage inflicted on him by Ben's assertion. Unbelievable.
Full thoughts coming later in Webhead Wednesday...but holy crap is this week's Amazing Spider-Man a thing. What was Kelly thinking? What were the editors thinking?
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Full thoughts coming later in Webhead Wednesday...but holy crap is this week's Amazing Spider-Man a thing. What was Kelly thinking? What were the editors thinking?
1993 Valiant house ad
DEATHMATE YELLOW & BLUE
While many Image creators couldn't hit a deadline to save their lives, these Valiant-produced issues shipped right on time. Yellow featured characters appearing with the W.I.L.D.C.A.T.s. Blue's character sets varied.
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DEATHMATE YELLOW & BLUE
While many Image creators couldn't hit a deadline to save their lives, these Valiant-produced issues shipped right on time. Yellow featured characters appearing with the W.I.L.D.C.A.T.s. Blue's character sets varied.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
1993 Valiant house ad
DEATHMATE YELLOW & BLUE
While many Image creators couldn't hit a deadline to save their lives, these Valiant-produced issues shipped right on time. Yellow featured characters appearing with the W.I.L.D.C.A.T.s. Blue's character sets varied.
#HouseAds
DEATHMATE YELLOW & BLUE
While many Image creators couldn't hit a deadline to save their lives, these Valiant-produced issues shipped right on time. Yellow featured characters appearing with the W.I.L.D.C.A.T.s. Blue's character sets varied.
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It's the Phalanx! They had just appeared in their true form for the first time in the previous issue. The Phalanx Covenant was only a few issues away.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It's the Phalanx! They had just appeared in their true form for the first time in the previous issue. The Phalanx Covenant was only a few issues away.
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W: Christopher Priest
P: Mike Miller
I: John Stokes
C: Lee Loughridge
L: Chris Eliopoulos
P: Mike Miller
I: John Stokes
C: Lee Loughridge
L: Chris Eliopoulos
December 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
W: Christopher Priest
P: Mike Miller
I: John Stokes
C: Lee Loughridge
L: Chris Eliopoulos
P: Mike Miller
I: John Stokes
C: Lee Loughridge
L: Chris Eliopoulos
Triumph #1 (1995)
This "hero for our times" is so mind-numbingly obsessed with the 90s that it hurts. Triumph seems heavily tied into law enforcement jingoism. The dialogue is so bad that it's kind of impressive in a way.
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This "hero for our times" is so mind-numbingly obsessed with the 90s that it hurts. Triumph seems heavily tied into law enforcement jingoism. The dialogue is so bad that it's kind of impressive in a way.
#ComicOfTheDay
December 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Triumph #1 (1995)
This "hero for our times" is so mind-numbingly obsessed with the 90s that it hurts. Triumph seems heavily tied into law enforcement jingoism. The dialogue is so bad that it's kind of impressive in a way.
#ComicOfTheDay
This "hero for our times" is so mind-numbingly obsessed with the 90s that it hurts. Triumph seems heavily tied into law enforcement jingoism. The dialogue is so bad that it's kind of impressive in a way.
#ComicOfTheDay
1992 Valiant house ad
DEATHMATE
Deathmate was the first major universe crossover since 1982. Months of delays on Image's issues, the $4.95 price tag, and retailer over-ordering resulted in so much tied-up money that it is blamed for putting many shops out of business.
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DEATHMATE
Deathmate was the first major universe crossover since 1982. Months of delays on Image's issues, the $4.95 price tag, and retailer over-ordering resulted in so much tied-up money that it is blamed for putting many shops out of business.
#HouseAds
December 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
1992 Valiant house ad
DEATHMATE
Deathmate was the first major universe crossover since 1982. Months of delays on Image's issues, the $4.95 price tag, and retailer over-ordering resulted in so much tied-up money that it is blamed for putting many shops out of business.
#HouseAds
DEATHMATE
Deathmate was the first major universe crossover since 1982. Months of delays on Image's issues, the $4.95 price tag, and retailer over-ordering resulted in so much tied-up money that it is blamed for putting many shops out of business.
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I just read this...and boy is it a thing that happened. Not the most accessible first issue, it definitely felt like a product of the "edgy" 90s.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I just read this...and boy is it a thing that happened. Not the most accessible first issue, it definitely felt like a product of the "edgy" 90s.
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1998 Marvel house ad
Typhoid Mary blows into town, makes Daredevil fall in love with her, drops him off a bridge and leaves him for dead, and becomes an object of Kingpin's affection. This intense arc, featuring Johnny Storm in his "Bad!" tee and cowboy boots, ran from #254-263.
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Typhoid Mary blows into town, makes Daredevil fall in love with her, drops him off a bridge and leaves him for dead, and becomes an object of Kingpin's affection. This intense arc, featuring Johnny Storm in his "Bad!" tee and cowboy boots, ran from #254-263.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
1998 Marvel house ad
Typhoid Mary blows into town, makes Daredevil fall in love with her, drops him off a bridge and leaves him for dead, and becomes an object of Kingpin's affection. This intense arc, featuring Johnny Storm in his "Bad!" tee and cowboy boots, ran from #254-263.
#HouseAds
Typhoid Mary blows into town, makes Daredevil fall in love with her, drops him off a bridge and leaves him for dead, and becomes an object of Kingpin's affection. This intense arc, featuring Johnny Storm in his "Bad!" tee and cowboy boots, ran from #254-263.
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Archie vs Sharknado! If you missed this book, you missed something truly special--an experience that can never be had again.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Archie vs Sharknado! If you missed this book, you missed something truly special--an experience that can never be had again.
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1989 Marvel house ad
G.I. Joe #94-96
This somewhat overstates how much of Snake Eyes' past will be revealed. And his new face lasts about an issue and a half. But it's a hell of an ad. Plus, an uncredited J. Jonah Jameson cameo in issue 95.
G.I. Joe #94-96
This somewhat overstates how much of Snake Eyes' past will be revealed. And his new face lasts about an issue and a half. But it's a hell of an ad. Plus, an uncredited J. Jonah Jameson cameo in issue 95.
December 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
1989 Marvel house ad
G.I. Joe #94-96
This somewhat overstates how much of Snake Eyes' past will be revealed. And his new face lasts about an issue and a half. But it's a hell of an ad. Plus, an uncredited J. Jonah Jameson cameo in issue 95.
G.I. Joe #94-96
This somewhat overstates how much of Snake Eyes' past will be revealed. And his new face lasts about an issue and a half. But it's a hell of an ad. Plus, an uncredited J. Jonah Jameson cameo in issue 95.
A lot of leveling in this issue. So much leveling!
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December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A lot of leveling in this issue. So much leveling!
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Look at that amazing Sam Keith cover! Eclipso The Darkness Within was a fun event anyway, but it had some fantastic covers. This is easily one of my favorites.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Look at that amazing Sam Keith cover! Eclipso The Darkness Within was a fun event anyway, but it had some fantastic covers. This is easily one of my favorites.
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W: D.G. Chichester
A: Jorge Zaffino
C: Steve Buccellato
L: Gaspar Saladino
A: Jorge Zaffino
C: Steve Buccellato
L: Gaspar Saladino
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
W: D.G. Chichester
A: Jorge Zaffino
C: Steve Buccellato
L: Gaspar Saladino
A: Jorge Zaffino
C: Steve Buccellato
L: Gaspar Saladino
Comic of the Day: Terror Inc. #1
This is kind of a mess of a first issue. The opening sequence alternates clumsily between dialogue and caption boxes, and the art during the Terror sequences is dark to the point of opaqueness. Virtually nothing is explained until the end. A tough read.
This is kind of a mess of a first issue. The opening sequence alternates clumsily between dialogue and caption boxes, and the art during the Terror sequences is dark to the point of opaqueness. Virtually nothing is explained until the end. A tough read.
November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Comic of the Day: Terror Inc. #1
This is kind of a mess of a first issue. The opening sequence alternates clumsily between dialogue and caption boxes, and the art during the Terror sequences is dark to the point of opaqueness. Virtually nothing is explained until the end. A tough read.
This is kind of a mess of a first issue. The opening sequence alternates clumsily between dialogue and caption boxes, and the art during the Terror sequences is dark to the point of opaqueness. Virtually nothing is explained until the end. A tough read.
Gladiator is the perfect Worf Effect character. Wanna show that someone is epically powerful? Just have them break Gladiator's confidence.
November 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Gladiator is the perfect Worf Effect character. Wanna show that someone is epically powerful? Just have them break Gladiator's confidence.
I'll go with a pair of more recent books. First appearance of Miles Morales in Ultimate Fallout #4 and first issue of Miles' Ultimate Spider-Man run.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I'll go with a pair of more recent books. First appearance of Miles Morales in Ultimate Fallout #4 and first issue of Miles' Ultimate Spider-Man run.
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Courtesy of Titan Comics. Picture the Hangover's plot and comedy as made by Quenti Tarantino. Hilariously violent good times.
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Courtesy of Titan Comics. Picture the Hangover's plot and comedy as made by Quenti Tarantino. Hilariously violent good times.
2025 Day #301
Conic of the Day
Conic of the Day
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
2025 Day #301
Conic of the Day
Conic of the Day
Worf's Russian stepbrother, Nikolai (who was played by Paul Sorvino in the episode where he first appeared, which was already kind of bizarre) thinks he's a Klingon warrior. I mean, sure, why not.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Worf's Russian stepbrother, Nikolai (who was played by Paul Sorvino in the episode where he first appeared, which was already kind of bizarre) thinks he's a Klingon warrior. I mean, sure, why not.
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2025 Day #300
Comic of the Day
Comic of the Day
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
2025 Day #300
Comic of the Day
Comic of the Day
Drop something '80s.
October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Drop something '80s.
Look at those shoulder pads! The X-Cutioner has never been a favorite character of mine. An interesting idea that just never leapt off the page.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Look at those shoulder pads! The X-Cutioner has never been a favorite character of mine. An interesting idea that just never leapt off the page.
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