First Published: March 2008 Contents: Booster Gold #1 (February 1986) to #25 (February 1988); Action Comics #594 (November 1987); and the Booster Gold origin story from Secret Origins #35 (December 1988) Key Creator Credits: Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Ty Templeton, John Byrne, and others… Read More ›
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Throwback Thursday – Showcase Blue Beetle Vol. 2
First Published: January 2015 Contents: Blue Beetle #1 (June 1986) to #24 (May 1988); and Secret Origins #2 (May 1986) Key Creator Credits: Len Wein, Paris Cullins, Ross Andru, Don Heck, Gil Kane, and others Key First Appearances: Melody Case, Carapax, Jeremiah Duncan, Lt. Max… Read More ›
Throwback Thursday – Essential Classic X-Men Vol. 2
First Published: May 2006 Contents: The X-Men #25 (October 1966) to #53 (February 1969); and Avengers #53 (June 1968) Key Creator Credits: Roy Thomas, Werner Roth, Gary Friedrich, Arnold Drake, Don Heck, George Tuska, Jim Steranko, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, and others Key First Appearances: Sean… Read More ›
Throwback Thursday – Essential X-Factor Vol. 1
First Published: October 2005 Contents: Avengers #262 (December 1985); Fantastic Four #286 (January 1986); X-Factor #1 (February 1986) to #16 (May 1987); X-Factor Annual #1 (1986); Thor #373 (November 1986) and #374 (December 1986); and Power Pack #27 (December 1986) Key Creator Credits: Bob Layton, Jackson… Read More ›
Throwback Thursday – Showcase Presents Justice League of America Vol. 4
First Published: July 2009 Contents: Justice League of America #61 (March 1968) to #83 (September 1970) Key Creator Credits: Gardner Fox, Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin, Denny O’Neil, and others Key First Appearances: Red Tornado (II), Black Canary (II) (see I Hope I Die Before I Get… Read More ›
Throwback Thursday – Essential Hulk Vol. 4
First Published: September 2006 Contents: Incredible Hulk #143 (September 1971) to #170 (December 1973) Key Creator Credits: Roy Thomas, Archie Goodwin, Steve Englehart, Herb Trimpe, Gary Friedrich, Dick Ayers, Gerry Conway, and others Key First Appearances: Dr. Peter Corbeau, Hulkbusters, Shaper of Worlds, Wendigo, Gremlin, Zzzax,… Read More ›
Throwback Thursday – Essential Thor Vol. 5
First Published: May 2011 Contents: Thor #196 (February 1972) to #220 (February 1974) Key Creator Credits: Gerry Conway, John Buscema, and others Key First Appearances: Silas Grant, Ego-Prime, Young Gods, Mercurio the 4-D Man, Ultimus, Krista Story Continues From: Essential Thor Vol. 4 Story Continues In: Essential Thor Vol. 6 Overview: If you… Read More ›