Hawkman tended to tangle with other man-beasts. In his first 1960s outing, the revamped Hawkman fought…
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Classic Elliot S! Maggin Superman
Okay, from a geeky fanboy standpoint, it is kind of fantastically cool to have taped Elliot…
JUST IMAGINE! January 1972: The Undignified Demise of the Scarlet Beetle
One of my favorite foes for Ant-Man was the Scarlet Beetle — not only because…
Some Thoughts On A.I.
In some recent columns, I’ve talked about AI. A few days ago, I mentioned some of…
JUST IMAGINE! April 1964: The Dying Detective
Though readers didn’t know it at the time, the pages of Detective Comics 326 (April 1964)…
Yes, Virginia, X-Men, Can Be Fantastic
Marvel has been on my mind lately—both in fantastic and not-so-stellar ways. Many fans are not…
Millie the Model 100
I want to talk about a milestone from back when Marvel (like a lot of publishers)…
2026 Artist on the Rise – Edson Alves
Edson Alves has been a reliable artist for comics since 2000. With titles like Tether, The…
JUST IMAGINE! August 1957: The Martian Manhunter’s Lois Lane
A romantic interest, a snoop, and a pest — Lois Lane filled all those roles for…
Let’s Talk Jon Kent
DC seems to have problems with Jon Kent, but that was not always the case. While…
PUPI HERRERA, UNA ARGENTINA TRIUNFADORA
Pupi Herrera, es una artista, del cómic argentino, que ya juega, en las grandes ligas, del…
MLJ’s Hidden Jackpot
If you never, ever checked out ComicBook+, you should! It contains 1000s of public-domain comics from…
Unveiling the D&D Actual Play Series ‘Dungeon Masters’
Wizards of the Coast is releasing an official Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play Series titled Dungeon Masters,…
The Importance of Archie Comics
Okay, maybe the headline was a little too dramatic, maybe. But it did get you attention.…
JUST IMAGINE! May 1967: Lois Lane’s Bizarre Boyfriends
In the 1950s, superhero comics didn’t bother much with continuity. Reasoning that their audience quickly outgrew…
JUST IMAGINE! The 1950s: Great Gadgets and Assorted Allies
The 1950s saw a substantial elaboration of the Batman mythos. “Batman lightened up a bit from…
INDY SPOTLIGHT: Kobayashi Maru #1
Kobayashi Maru #1 When the Feds prematurely wake up the crew of the Kobayashi Maru, Captain…
JUST IMAGINE! August 1962: The Red Reptile That Wasn’t Red
You might think that giant monsters wouldn’t have much interest in political or economic systems, but…
Elliot S! Maggin on Craft, Legacy, and the Bronze Age
Last summer, I had Maggin on to talk about Superman. He recently sat down for another…
JUST IMAGINE! September 1949: The Dark Phantom of the Prairies
“In the western — as, of course, in most hero stories — the child can imagine…
Road to Episode 250
Despite doing the podcast for several years and being extremely lucky to bring on some fantastic…
JUST IMAGINE! January 1961: Bizarre Characters and Fantastic Weapons
Sometimes the comic books you didn’t see were the most intriguing. For example, I spotted Detective…
Yes, Virginia, Not Every New Marvel Comic Sucks!
Most of the time, I am a big cheerleader for comic books. A general rule is…
JUST IMAGINE! September 1972: Gone, Gone, the Form of Banner…
They were men cursed to share their existences with monsters. Jack Kirby’s The Demon, a supernatural…
Elliot S! Maggin: The Superman Writer Every Fan Should Know
Elliot S! Maggin occupies a unique place in Superman’s history. While his name may not circulate…
MagicCon: Las Vegas Activities, Parties, and More
MagicCon: Las Vegas is returning Friday, May 1st, through Sunday, the 3rd. The convention brings players…
Three Fantastic Campaigns
When was the last time you backed a campaign? Today, I am going to do something…
JUST IMAGINE! January 1964: The Enemy Within
When you form a superhero team, those champions will inevitably run into a team of super-villains.…
Why the Ringo Awards Need You — Yes, You!
Over the years, I have tried to support indie creators —albeit with mixed results. I have…
JUST IMAGINE! December 1966: Erasers and Mistakes
In 1966 and 1967, Batman comics were caught in the middle of a creative tug of…
Fantastic Four 200
Fans know that Marvel has been making a big deal about Amazing Spider-Man reaching the 1,000th…
JUST IMAGINE! November 1933: In the Depression, Was Doc Depressed?
The Shadow fought the gangsterism that grew out of the still-current Prohibition, but his Street and…