"Superman in the Eighties"

WORTH CONSUMING!

Another excellent collection of timeless and timely Superman tales… this time from the 1980’s. These books are like comfort food, easy to consume and they make you all warm and fuzzy inside.

This volume contains what may be the best Superman story ever written: “What if Superman Never Existed”, by Marv Wolfman and Gil Kane.

The only downsides to this book: The introductions, which recount the history behind the Superman tales of the era is kind of difficult to understand, but whether that is the writers fault or a reflection of rough times at DC Comics during this time period remains to be seen.

Second downside is how several stories end without the words “The End”. They just move on to the next story. Again, I don’t know if this is the publishers fault or how DC did things in the 80’s.

Still, this volume is worth consuming.

Twisted Toyfare Theatre, Volume 3

WORTH CONSUMING!

4 out of 5 stars. Not the best entry, but there are some very funny episodes, like: Spider-Man’s year at Hogwart’s, Kitty Pryde’s open house visit to the X-Men mansion.

What was missing? Thor!, The Thing!, and Hulk’s comedic wit and talent.

Excalibur : Mojo Mayhem

WORTH CONSUMING!

Claremont is a genius, as usual. 5 out of 5 stars. It’s way fun. Excalibur is in a caliber unto itself. One of the best of the series. Check it out.

 

Twisted ToyFare Theatre, Volume 4

Much better than volume 3. And why is that?  More Hulk and more Thing. 

But where the Hey is Thor? 

Conan’s “Crom”-off with Arh-nold is classic. And I love how the Hulk mixes up his origin with Batman’s. Robot wars with H.E.R.B.I.E and the Human Torch is great. Worth reading….and as in Volume 3, there’s more from the Twisted Toyfare Universe Handbook.

Worth Consuming!

Rating: 8 out of 10 stars.

What If... (Volume 3) Jessica Jones Had Joined the Avengers?

WORTH CONSUMING!

 An interesting period of Marvel Comics History I know little about. Very nice, in terms of a What If… story.

What if... (Volume 3) Magneto and Professor X had Formed the X-Men?

NOT WORTH CONSUMING

This book is proof that the work Chris Claremont did for almost 20 years on the X-Men is perfect and should never be tampered with. Written by Claremont, What if… proves he (and Stan Lee and Roy Thomas before) did just fine making Magneto a bad guy and not trying the whole mutants getting along idea. Not worth reading, the possibilities, while endless, are not worth consuming!

What if... (Volume 3) General Ross had Become the Hulk?

A very hard to believe take on the Incredible Hulk mythos…General “Thunderbolt” becoming the Hulk??? I find it hard to believe that a high up like Gen. Ross would risk his life like he does in this book. Front cover is corny. I do like Banner’s revenge in this book. I hated the open ending.