I’ve Got Issues
Each week, Rob Dean looks at some comics of yesteryear to find the fun, weird, wacky, bad, and more.
The Incredible Hulk, #378
Rick Jones tells a story about when Joe Fixit (the gray hulk) fought a mall Santa…who was actually the Rhino in disguise! Holiday hilarity and hitting ensues.
BLUE DEVIL, Issue 20 (1985) - Part 2
The exciting conclusion to DC Comics BLUE DEVIL issue 20 (1985), "Old Haunts" featuring rock ‘n’ roll, demons, candy, and a bubble shooter.
BLUE DEVIL, Issue 20 (1985) - Part 1
A man stuck in the costume of a devil dressed like a pirate fights an undead rocker to save his girlfriend and appease a supernatural landlord. I think. Kinda.
KINGS OF PAIN, PT 4
The final chapter in the four-part KINGS OF PAIN storyline from 1991 that wraps up in X-Factor Annual 6 with an unexpected conclusion.
KINGS OF PAIN, PT 2 and PT 3
Continuing the revisit one of Marvel’s 1991 summer annuals events, KINGS OF PAIN. The New Warriors enter the fray and then it’s a trip over to Muir Island to hang out with (not) The X-Men in this compelling storyline. (Part 2 is in The New Warriors Annual 1 and Part 3 is in The Uncanny X-Men Annual 15)
KINGS OF PAIN, PT 1
First of three parts revisiting Marvel’s 1991 summer annuals event, Kings Of Pain. It all starts off with The New Mutants, Annual 7……even though the New Mutants weren't really a thing anymore at this point.
Godzilla: The Half-Century War
Andy Vanderbilt looks at one of the absolute best Godzilla comics ever made, James Stokoe’s Godzilla: The Half-Century War from IDW.
Ultramega #1 (2021)
2021 has delivered an excellent Kaiju-related comic in Ultramega. From James Harren, it’s a funny, gory, and innovative take on tokusatsu stories.
Godzilla Vs. Barkley (1993)
Remember the 1993 comic Godzilla Vs. Barkley? You shouldn’t! But we’re taking a look at it today anyways.
Marvel’s Nightcat (1992)
A look at the slight Marvel Comics misfire that was “Nightcat” in 1992.
Mesmo Delivery (2008)
Rafael Grampá’s breakout comic hit, 2008 Mesmo Delivery, isn’t just a presentation of his unique style but also a reflection of his many influences.
ROCK & RULE (1983)
Rock & Rule’s story is…a blend of PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, Akira, and 1980’s THE APPLE. But those three great tastes are pretty bland together and made especially worse in comic book form.
“Fangs” by Sarah Andersen
Fangs by Sarah Andersen is a fun look at a horror romance that is cute without sacrificing honesty about such fledgling relationships.
“The Many Deaths Of Batman” (1989)
“The Many Deaths Of Batman” is a three-part Batman story from 1989 with intrigue and pathos.
Spider-Man: Hooky (2012)
What is Spider-Man: Hooky about? That’s a bit fuzzy. But it has magic, cool monsters, an attempt at a lesson, and a mildly batshit story.