The Essential Exploits of Spider-Man

Steve Ditko has died. He was probably the most reclusive creator in the history of comics but he gave us some truly amazing work that w...

This a quick note to announce I've launched a new review blog with a broader scope: The 9th Art Form . From time to time I'll be ...

I have just heard that artist Paul Ryan has passed away. He did many series for Marvel including launching Quasar , pencilling both Ave...

For my final post, I have decided to pick twelve volumes that especially stand out. The only restriction is that there is no more than one ...

Okay I have now reviewed all the Essential volumes plus may other bits and pieces. For now this blog will be resting, with a top twelve re...

For a final look at a hypothetical Essential volume I turn to one of Marvel's biggest latter-day stars, the Merc with a Mouth in the d...

Hi readers! Lots and lots of creators worked on this next set of stories so here's the usual oh so interesting post to squeeze all the...

For another special look... Wait! Don't start without me!! Oh. Hello Ambush Bug. Hey isn't this a Marvel focused site? What a...

Merry Christmas everyone! Here's the cover to the 1975 (released 1974) Marvel Treasury Edition special Giant Superhero Holiday Grab...

As is standard when I complete a full set of Essential volumes for any particular series and/or character, it's time to take a look at...