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Spider-Man vs Morbius by Paul Gulacy

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“Yera”

#legion of super heroes

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Comic book adaptations of movies were generally pretty dull, but as a kid I pored over the Goodwin/Simonson/Janson adaptation of Close Encounters. It had a magic of its own that sprang entirely from their use of the medium. I studied it intensely and learned a lot about how comics can work.

Below: Fig 1: Simonson in 1978. Fig 2: Me in 1998. I didn't realize I'd done this until years later!

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On this day in 1989, Eightball #1 by Daniel Clowes arrived on store shelves from Fantagraphics. Clowes produced 23 issues of the widely acclaimed title, which went on to win numerous awards.

#eightball #daniel clowes #comic books #comics #comics to remember #fantagraphics

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Mighty Thor #414 by Ron Frenz

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Green Arrow #14 (DC, July 2024) Artist Spotlight variant cover by José Luis García-López

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Be X-tra Safe with the X-Men #1 / Published: January 1996 / Artist: David Boller

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Happy Birthday to Roman Dirge!

#comic book birthdays #comic books #comics #roman dirge #lenore

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Remembering Dick Ayers on his birthday.

Today in 1963, Sgt. Nick Fury and his Howling Commandos debuted in Sgt. Fury #1 by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers! Not yet with his recognizable eyepatch, Fury led his soldiers into battle against Nazis during World War II.

#comic book birthdays #dick ayers #Nick Fury #marvel comics #comic books #comics

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Happy birthday to Will Murray!

Today in 1991, Squirrel Girl made her debut in Marvel Super-Heroes #8: Winter Special. The story by Steve Ditko and Will Murray also featured her faithful squirrel friend, Monkey Joe, and their defeat of Dr. Doom. Cover art by Erik Larsen.

#comics #will murray #comic book birthdays

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Happy Birthday to Zeb Wells!

#zeb wells #comic book birthdays #comic books #comics #new mutants #spider-man

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Today in 1965, The Brave and the Bold #60 completes the first Teen Titans lineup with the addition of Wonder Girl! Her inclusion made Wonder Girl into a distinct character instead of teen Wonder Woman perpetually visiting from the past.

#the brave and the bold #wonder girl #teen titans #comics to remember #comic books #comics

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On this day in 1993, the Infinity Crusade began, by Jim Starlin, Ron Lim, Al Milgrom and more.

Continuing the story that began in The Infinity Gauntlet and The Infinity War, this six-issue miniseries featured The Goddess, the "good" side of Adam Warlock, and her quest to rid the universe of evil by ridding it of all sentient life. I guess that's one way to do it.

#jim starlin #ron lim #comics to remember #comic books #marvel #comics #infinity crusade

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Courtesy of Archie Comics, please enjoy this classic Sabrina the teenage Witch story, which will appear in World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #32. The digest comes out May 1.

#world of betty and veronica jumbo comics digest #archie comics #sabrina the teenage witch #comic books #comics

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On this day in 1993, X-Men Unlimited #1 hit the stands, featuring a tale of survival starring Cyclops, Storm and Professor X -- as well as some beautiful artwork by Chris Bachalo.

#x-men unlimited #x-men #comics to remember #marvel #comics #comic books #professor x #chris bachalo #scott lobdell #cyclops #storm

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Happy Birthday to Yoshihiro Togashi!

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Happy birthday to Michael Kupperman!

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