Recent finds.  Run With It! segment on Kamandi, The Last Boy on Earth #s 15 and 17.  (29:53)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Check out this news story about stolen old Marvel comics... and note the last paragraph where it says they were stolen from an unlocked basement...
http://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/hoboken/index.ssf?/base/news-1/122733872788410.xml&coll=3

And apparently, my man Barack Obama likes comic books:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97260170&ft=1&f=1012

Changes are afoot with episode 101-on.  Details will be revealed in #100, but one of the changes is that I would like to have others have their voices heard concerning older comics.  I've had some interest already, and I'm looking forward to what will result.  So, anyone interested in doing a regular or irregular segment for the CBA, feel free to email me at comicbookattic (at) yahoo.com

Also, hellos and other recorded bits for episode 100 are welcome!  Deadline is Nov.30.

DC tried once to revive Archie's classic superheroes (in altered forms) as the Impact Universe.  Now, they join the DCU proper.  This link explains:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18636

As a fan of these 65+ year old characters, I'm looking forward to seeing them again. 

Goofy romance comic review of Just Married #85. (21:52) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Podcast X

The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe vol.2 (Deluxe Edition) #16 was the 3rd issue of this series I bought when I was young.  I was and still am obsessed with character handbooks thanks to these Marvel Handbooks.  This issue began a five issue spotlight on the "dead" Marvel characters.  At the time, I thought it was the coolest thing to read about these characters' histories and how they died-- especially since I hadn't heard of many of them.  I waited quite impatiently for each new issue of the "dead" to come out.  So, in the spirit of Halloween, I present this as one of my old favorites.  It's still fun to go through these five issues and see how many of the characters have remained "dead," and how many have returned from the grave...

H'lo everyone.  I just wanted to blog this as well as mention it in the next episode.  Episode 100 is approaching, and I would like it to include as many different voices as possible.  If anyone would like to submit a hello, an old comic review, or anything at all, email me an mp3 at my yahoo address comicbookattic.  The due date was going to be the end of October, but, whoops, that's almost here.  Let's say all submissions be in by the end of November.

For that matter, anyone who'd like to be a regular contributor can let me know also.

-Mike

Contest.  Recent finds.  A Series Spotlight on Sub-Mariner, with a review of issues 20 and 71.  (26:37)

Harrison's Comics

Quick podcast in which I talk about Transformers: All Hail Megatron #2 and House of Mystery #4. (11:56)

The Comic Book Attic is officially 2 years old as of August 11, 2008.  I didn't mention it in the podcast, as it doesn't feel like a big deal anymore.  The 2nd year was not as fun as the first, and there were fewer episodes, but I'm still here.  Thanks to everyone who listens.

If you'd like to hear me ramble further about other stuff, you can do so here: The Cinematic Attic and here: The Attic Enigmatic .

Contest results.  A Holy Crap! review of The Insiders: The Marijuana Mystery.  A Run With It! segment on Kamandi, The Last Boy on Earth #13.  (15:29) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to a PDF of The Insiders: The Marijuana Mystery: http://www.syndistar.com/product_media/pdfs/pbda39.PDF

If you feel like soiling your day by hearing about this fundamentalist, bigoted politician's comic book, here's the link: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080717_12_OKLA363263

If you feel like being outraged, here's a link to the comic itself as a pdf: http://downloads.newsok.com/documents/rinehartcartoon.pdf

He actually sent that to voters to get reelected.  Ugh.  Horrific and disgusting. 

Please forgive any audio problems in the episode; I’m ironing those out.  In this episode, I talk briefly about recent finds, I go over the contest winner plus give a new question, and there’s a Run With It! segment featuring The Brave and the Bold #77, 91, 104, and 115. (28:16) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Please forgive the audio troubles in this episode.  JJ joins me... sorta... as I talk about The Incredible Hercules and Locke & Key.  I also review Secret Invasion #4 and Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1.  Briefly, I mention superhero films. (29:30) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

I'm having trouble uploading the latest CBA.  Libsyn is being goofy.  But, as soon as I can get them posted, I have two new episodes finished, numbers -7 and 94.  So if anyone noticed a phantom episode -7 appearing and disappearing, you weren't imagining things... it was just technical difficulty.  Meanwhile, here are the links that'll be mentioned in #94:

The Attic Enigmatic

Brainstorm Comics

Something I found on YouTube that I enjoyed greatly...

A Holy Crap! review of Superman Meets the Quik Bunny.  Some recent finds.  A Run With It! segment featuring Kamandi, The Last Boy on Earth #10, 11.  A quick visit by J.J. (35:42) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Contest.  Run With It! segment on The Brave and the Bold #68 and Kamandi, The Last Boy on Earth #9. (24:06) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Promo sent in by Bruce Rosenberger.  Thanks, Bruce!

(From Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You Comics Digest Magazine #12, Nov. 1979) 

Okay, I know what he's trying to say, but... wow. 

Here's a link back to the earlier blogpage covershot of Amazing Spider-Man #202: http://comicbookattic.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=154455
As the link headline reads, this was my first comic (as far as my memory tells me).  When I first received this comic, it would have been new.  It has a March 1980 cover date, which means it probably came out near the end of 1979.  I would have been 2 years old and quite unable to read it.  However, I was allowed to look at it.  Believe it or not, it is still in great shape-- most likely because my family wouldn't let me mess it up.  Several years later, when I began collecting comics for real, this was a jewel of the bunch. 

Recent finds and I talk about Manhunter (1988) #5, New Beginning #2, and Teen Titans Spotlight #12.  (27:29) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Baltimore's Comics Kingdom

I've arrived at a final thought on the current status of Iron Man and the Marvel Universe.  I think my new outlook on the MU has taken my "laid-back podcaster" label to new levels of laid-back-ed-ness. It's all gravy, folks, and I have seen the glory of the mashed potatoes... (22:15) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

I must once again issue my manifesto against those who think they are owed or entitled to something from my podcast.  Regular friends of the CBA need not concern yourselves with the first half of the podcast.  After that, it's time for the Silver Age Superman review of Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #104. (49:30) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

As I was casually reading this reprint in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #104, this revelation presented itself.  Who'da thunk it?

Here's the last list of reads I'm posting.  Thus ends April also.
61. The Lone Ranger #2 (2006)
62. Wolverine #44 (2006)
63. Avengers Classic #3
64. Countdown Presents Lord Havok and the Extremists #2
65. Young Avengers #6
66. Fantastic Four #547
67. The Order #2
68. Ms. Marvel #3 (2006 series, also for the next three)
69. Ms. Marvel #9
70. Ms. Marvel #10
71. Ms. Marvel #26
72. Justice League of America #20 (2008)
73. Thor #8 (2008)
74. Countdown #2
75. Countdown #1
76. Hulk #3 (2008)
77. Mighty Avengers #12
78. Marvel Two-in-One Annual #7
79. Green Lantern Corps #23
80. Spider-Man Team-Up #1

Recent finds and Strange Sports Stories #6.  (22:37) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Here's a new promo for the show.  The old one is outdated in a number of ways.  This one is simple, short, to the point.  Podcasters: feel free to play this if you wish. 

As I announced on episode 88, I'm going to end the listing of what I'm reading.  I will continue until the end of April, however.

39. Action Comics #863
40. Justice League of America #19 (2008)
41. Annihilation: Conquest- Quasar #2
42. Nightman #19
43. Ultraverse Year Zero: The Death of the Squad #1
44. Nova #12 (2008)
45. Classic X-Men #26
46. Classic X-Men #27
47. Classic X-Men #28
48. Classic X-Men #29
49. The Star Brand #16
50. Captain Action #0 (2008)
51. Captain America #37 (2008)
52. Captain Marvel #5 (2008)
53. Batman and the Outsiders #6 (2008)
54. Strange Sports Stories #6
55. Brave and the Bold #12 (2008)
56. The Last Defenders #2
57. Thunderbolts: Desperate Measures #1
58. The Incredible Hercules #114
59. The Incredible Hercules #115
60. The Incredible Hercules #116

This episode: The return of those bizarre advertisements in Charlton comics! (23:32) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders. My apologies as I premiere a new microphone. 

Links:
Geek Brunch

Comics Playground

 

I'm in a new comics mood.  I blame Secret Invasion, which has me reading a bunch more Marvels than I would normally read.  Secret Invasion has me hooked, mainly because I'm a sucker for a mystery, and this storyline has mysteries wrapped around other mysteries.  I really want to see how far back the little green ripplechins have infiltrated the Marvel Universe and influenced Marvel Universe events (like Civil War). 

19. Classic X-Men #18
20. Brave and the Bold #11 (2008)
21. Grimm Fairy Tales: Return to Wonderland #4
22. New Avengers: Illuminati- Secret History #1
23. New Avengers: Illuminati #4
24. Fantastic Four #555
25. Fantastic Four #556
26. Avengers: Initiative Annual #1
27. Captain Marvel #4 (2008)
28. Incredible Hulk #113 (2008)
29. Action Comics #860
30. Action Comics #861
31. Action Comics #862
32. Classic X-Men #25
33. Kick-Ass #1
34. Kick-Ass #2
35. Thor #7 (2008)
36. Justice League of America #18 (2008)
37. Countdown #3
38. Titans #1 (2008)

Please leave a comment and let me know which older comic series you'd like to hear in the new Run With It! segment (hear details in episode #87).

1. Incredible Hulk #112 (2008)
2. Classic X-Men #15
3. Classic X-Men #38
4. Classic X-Men #44
5. New Avengers #39
6. Countdown #4
7. Secret Invasion #1
8. Classic X-Men #17
9. Mighty Avengers #2
10. Mighty Avengers #3
11. Mighty Avengers #4
12. Mighty Avengers #5
13. Mighty Avengers #6
14. Mighty Avengers #7
15. Mighty Avengers #8
16. Mighty Avengers #9
17. Mighty Avengers #10
18. Mighty Avengers #11

Old romance comic review of the outlandish Young Love #96.  (22:40)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For those of you who enjoy the music by my musical group, here's our latest band pic.  From left to right: Dan, me (as if you couldn't tell from the Flash shirt), and JJ (who does occasional segments for the CBA). 

(from 2008)
18. Batman and the Outsiders #5
19. Captain America #36
20. Countdown #6
21. Countdown #5
(other)
22. Classic X-Men #1 (1986)
23. Classic X-Men #8 (1987)
24. Classic X-Men #9 (1987)
25. Classic X-Men #11 (1987)
26. Classic X-Men #12 (1987)
27. Classic X-Men #13 (1987)
28. Classic X-Men #14 (1987)
29. Incredible Hulk #108 (2007)
30. Oz #7 (1995)

(2008)
13. The Last Defenders #1
14. Batman and the Outsiders #4
15. Countdown #7
(other)
16. I Had a Dream #3 (1995)
17. The Squirrel #1 (2006)

(from 2008)
2. Thor #6
3. Countdown #13
4. Countdown #12
5. Countdown #11
6. Countdown #10
7. Countdown #9
8. Countdown #8
9. Secret Invasion Saga #1
(others)
10. X-Factor #21 (2007)
11. Archie Comics Digest Magazine #95 (1989)
12. Young Love #96 (1972)

Mainly a recent finds episode with general chatter.  Also, a short word on the Infinite Crisis trade. (29:38) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Links: Comicazi comic shop in MA
Yelp page for Million Year Picnic
One of the antique shops where I find comics: Beaver Creek Antiques
Another antique shop I go to: Antique Crossroads

JJ joins me to talk about Fury of Firestorm #63.  Then, JJ contributes a segment in which he talks about Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #4. (28:06)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Hi, all.  Yes, I know there hasn't been a show in couple weeks.  March is looking like the busiest month ever for work, and this is also the time when I have to work out the bigger details for my unfortunate divorce.  Not a happy-go-lucky time, so please be patient.  As always, feel free to sample the past episodes if you haven't already.

Episode 85 has been recorded.  It'll be out soon, hopefully.  I hope to have 86 done also, so that you can get a double helping.  Also, hopefully, I should have the internet back in my home this week or next.  That'll make the world turn twenty times easier.

Here are the rest of February's reads:
(from 2008):
5. Brave and the Bold #9
6. Brave and the Bold #10
7. New Avengers #38
8. Fantastic Four #554
9. Booster Gold #0
10. Booster Gold #6
11. New Avengers Annual #2
12. Captain America #34
13. Captain America #35
14. Jonah Hex #28
15. Red Sonja #30
16. Hulk #2
17. The Transformers Spotlight: Arcee #1
18. Countdown: Arena #3
19. Countdown: Arena #4
(and from 2007)
20. Dan Dare #1
21. Grimm Fairy Tales: Return to Wonderland #2
22. New Avengers: Illuminati #3
(and from 2006)
23. Transformers: Infiltration #3
24. The Lone Ranger #1
(and the rest)
25. Spider-man 2099 #7 (1993)
26. Comics Greatest World: Division 13 #1 (1993)
27. Li'l Genius #28 (1960)
28. Fury of Firestorm #62 (1987)
29. Fury of Firestorm #63 (1987)
30. Premiere #2 (1996)
Beginning March's reads:
1. Mickey Mouse #120 (1969)

In this episode, I go over recent finds and have a Holy Crap! review of Li'l Genius #28.  (20:46)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

The Cinematic Attic

To finish January:
47. Countdown #15 (2008)
48. Countdown #14 (2008)
49. Cosmic Powers #2 (1994)
50. Amazing Spider-Man #545 (2008) AKA garbage!
February:
1. Daredevil #56 (1969)
2. Detective Comics #479 (1978)
3. Men of War #22 (1979)
4. Labyrinth #1 (1986)

Freedom From Religion Foundation

Something I like.  You may not.  That's okay.

 

I run down more of my favorite comics from the blog feature (which includes Amazing Spider-Man: Crisis at Cape Canaveral, Superboy #149, Thor #387, Giant-Size Defenders #4, Superman #12 [1987], West Coast Avengers vol.2 #20, and The Adventures of Jerry Lewis #105).  I also talk about recent finds and Mighty Midget Comics, specifically Ibis the Invincible #11 and Mr. Scarlet and Pinky #12.  Also, a promo.  (25:13)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Link: Komicskast

Episode 83 of The Comic Book Attic will finally be out Saturday, as well as the zero episode of The Cinematic Attic. 

The Cinematic Attic won't be listed in iTunes yet, so you'll have to go to the page and download it.  Episode #0 is a ten minute introduction to the show, so check it out and see if it's something you may want to listen to.

34. Classic X-Men #35 (1989)
35. Classic X-Men #41 (1989)
36. (Mighty Midget Comics) Ibis the Invincible #11 (1942)
37. (Mighty Midget Comics) Mr. Scarlet and Pinky #12 (1943)
38. (Boys' and Girls') March of Comics #285 (1966)
39. Terminator 2: Judgment Day # 2 (1991)
40. Muppet Babies #9 (1986)
41. Premiere #1 (1995)
(all 2008)
42. Legion of Super-heroes #37
43. Hulk #1
44. Justice League of America #17
45. Astonishing X-Men #24
46. Countdown #16

There was a show this week... but it was accidentally completely deleted.  ...Oh, well; it won't be the first time I've had to completely re-record an episode.  I hope to get 83 to you as soon as I can redo it.

As a side note, there has been a winner to the contest in ep.82. 

A Silver and Gold review of a story in Essential Ant-Man vol.1, a guest contribution, and a chance to win an Avengers back issue.  (34:20) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Here's a link to a previous blog posting of mine showcasing the cover of another of my favorite comics, The Adventures of Jerry Lewis #105:  http://comicbookattic.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=157238&comments=on
I got this book as a kid at a yard sale with some Superboy issues, a Land of the Giants issue, and an adaption of Disney's Jungle Book.  (Some of those may pop up in this feature some day.)  The thing that made this issue kinda weird when I read it was the guest appearance of Superman.  A "serious" character crossing into a silly comic was fun, unlike the bizarre raised-eyebrow crossover of Archie and the Punisher.

Hi all.  Episode 82 will be out tomorrow.  Til then, here're some reads:
December reads:
(all 2007)
35. Zombie #3
36. Justice League of America #16
37. Countdown #19
38. Countdown #18
39. New Avengers: Illuminati #5
40. Booster Gold #4
January reads:
1. Batman and the Outsiders #2 (2007)
2. Batman and the Outsiders #3 (2008)
3. Countdown #17 (2008)
4. Fantastic Four: Isla de la Muerte  #1 (2008)
5. Thor #5 (2008)
6. Captain America #33 (2008)
7. Batman #607 (2002)
8. Wild Thing #1 (1993)
9. Clumsy (2002)
10. Dune #2 (1985)
11. Moon Knight #1 (2006)
12. Batman #655 (2006)
13. Amazing Spider-man #54 (2003)
14. Batman #610 (2003)
15. Stalkers #3 (1990)
16. Night Force #13 (1983)
17. Detective Comics #784 (2003)
18. New X-Men #146 (2003)
19. Red Tornado #1 (1985)
20. Excalibur #83 (1994)
21. Excalibur #84 (1994)
22. Excalibur #85 (1995)
23. Excalibur #86 (1995)
24. Oz Special: Freedom Fighters #1 (1995)
25. New X-Men #155 (2004)
26. Flash #213 (2004)
27. Jurassic Park #1 (1993)
28. Jurassic Park #3 (1993)
29. Hell's Angel #4 (1992)
30. The Scorpion #2 (1975)
31. Excalibur #1 (1988)
32. Marvel Premiere #48 (1979)
33. Archangels: The Saga #4 (1996)

I've been trying to get back into reading some Marvels again.  Some listeners have made some good suggestions.  I'm still hopeful that the registration act will go away.  (Recent events in Spidey's book have made me want to stop all over again.  I don't want to read about a marriage disappearing.  I've had enough of that in real life.)  I've tried to look at Marvel's books as the fictional stories they are, with the viewpoint that the Initiative/ registration act story is far from over.  ...And this is so very true with Skrulls running around the MU. 

This episode: I talk about recent finds and The Comic Book Book.  JJ delivers a segment on The Walking Dead vol.2: Miles Behind Us and Fantastic Four #305.  Also, a promo. (21:15) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Link: Komicskast

Some listener feedback.  A CPC segment.  A song.  (17:17)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

23. World's Finest Comics #155 (1966)
24. Virgin Comics #0 (2006)
25. The Walking Dead vol.2: Miles Behind Us
from 2007:
26. Action Comics #859
27. New Avengers #37
28. Mighty Avengers #1
29. Countdown #20
30. Green Lantern #25
31. Countdown: Arena #1
32. Countdown: Arena #2
33. Sensational Spider-Man #41
34. Fantastic Four #552

A few thanks.  A Silver Age Superman review of World's Finest Comics #155.  (26:17) All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

News.  Listener feedback.  New comic reviews of Brave and the Bold #8, Batman and the Outsiders #1, and Action Comics #858. (17:45)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

November reads:
5. Tales of the Sinestro Corps.: Superman-Prime #1 (2007)
6. The Spirit #1 (2007)
7. Thunderbolt Jaxon #1 (2006)
8. Legion of the Super-Heroes Annual #3 (1984)
9. Starman #2 (1988)
10. Kingdom Hearts vol.1
December reads:
(all 2007)
1. Countdown #24
2. Countdown #23
3. Countdown #22
4. Countdown #21
5. Annhilation: Conquest-Starlord #2
6. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man #24
7. New Avengers #36
8. Captain America #32
9. Incredible Hulk #110
10. Incredible Hulk #111
11. World War Hulk #5
12. Batman and the Outsiders #1
13. The Brave and the Bold #8
14. Thor #4
15. Justice League of America #6
16. Justice League of America #7
17. Justice League of America #13
18. Justice League of America #14
19. Justice League of America #15
20. Green Lantern #24
21. Astonishing X-Men #23
22. Action Comics #858

I mention some incidents of legal action against comics (in relation to a larger problem with human beings). (20:25)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (This episode's cover image is of a comic I bought recently-- love the cover.)

Link: The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

 

An account of my Black Friday back issue comic shopping. (16:46)  All cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.