Thursday, February 27, 2025

Celebrating Artist Andy Kubert

Celebrating artist Andy Kubert on his birthday (February 27, 1962) with his covers to the Adam Strange mini-series of 1990.

A chance to take a realistic look at the famous (on Rann) Earthman, bringing his interstellar adventures back down to reality with the death of his wife, Alanna, and birth of his daughter, Aleea.  (Don't worry, fans, Alanna got better!).


Adam Strange #1 (March, 1990)

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Adam Strange #2 (June, 1990)

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Adam Strange #3 (July, 1990)



Monday, February 24, 2025

The Secret Hearts Of Don Heck

Scandals and shocks galore for Secret Hearts, the downside of love, as shown in these two covers by Don Heck (#146 of September, 1970 and #152 of June, 1971) from the series that ran for 153 issues from September-October, 1949 to July, 1971.

Friday, February 21, 2025

Celebrating Artist Frank Brunner

Celebrating artist Frank Brunner on his birthday (February 21, 1949) with a couple of his covers to Howard The Duck (#1 and #2, January and March, 1976)...where, Howard, a talking fowl from another dimension had to make his way in a world that wasn't his, with his friend, Beverly Switzler.


Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Celebrating Artist Paul Pelletier

Celebrating the birthday of artist Paul Pelletier (February, 18, 1970) with a couple of his Green Lantern covers...

...featuring Green Lantern Kyle Rayner meeting with Flash Wally West as the duo faced a new Sonar in Green Lantern #66 and #67 (September and October, 1995).


Monday, February 17, 2025

Life Stories Of American Presidents

When you are looking for history, you go with Dell.  


In a book cover dated November, 1957, they covered the Life Stories Of American Presidents, from George Washington to Dwight D. Eisenhower, and all in between, like Abraham Lincoln...with interior art by John Buscema.


A little history, for President's Day.




Friday, February 14, 2025

Valentine's Day With Harley Quinn

A happy Valentine's Day to all...

...but not so much for Harley Quinn, as seen on this Frank Cho cover to Harley Quinn #70 (April, 2020) with Harley not so happily chasing down cupid.


Thursday, February 13, 2025

Celebrating Artist Ron Lim

Celebrating the birthday of artist Ron Lim (February 13, 1965) with a bit of a love story, between Captain America and Diamondback.


Captain America fought the Serpent Society, whose membership including Diamondback (Rachel Leighton), debuting in Captain America #310 (October, 1985, before Ron was on the series). 


But, Rachel soon found she had less interest in crime and more in the crime fighting Captain.  After dating Steve Rogers, she fell out of favor with the Serpent Society, and even tried to take them down. 


Captain America #371 and #373 (June, 1990 and Late July, 1990)

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Captain America #380 and #381 (December, 1990 and January, 1991)

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