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CCL Podcast #323 – Chris Reads X-Men. Hell Freezes Over.

December 16, 2011
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Looking back this was a week to remember in the world of comics. We lost the great Joe Simon, a man that everyone who has read, whether they know it or not. We also lost Ed Barreto, at a young age of 57 and last week Jerry Robinson died. A somber week, indeed.

Comics must go on though and when it comes to DC Comics, there is no sign of stopping. Two major announcements this week with Absolute Batman and Robin by Grant Morrison and Absolute Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps War. The latter of which I have a few issues with – or should I say, the lack of issues!

I also talk more recent comic books with X-Men. That’s right, I read X-Men for the first time in several years. I get down to business with the Schism hardcover and just where Wolverine, Cyclops and the rest of the mutants may be heading with Regenesis, X-Sanction and Avengers Vs X-Men.

All this and Bob and Doug McKenzie.
Merry Christmas, hoser.

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SDCC 2011 Day 2: Collected Editions News

July 22, 2011
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The second full day at Comic Con 2011 comes to a close. This year, more then others, I wish I was there. Let’s recap on a few reprint items:

Marvel

  • Expect a X-Men #1 The 20th Anniversary Edition in October. It’s a special project by Senior Editor Jeff Youngquist of Marvel’s Collected Editions department and the entire book, all 5 covers and all, will be recolored.

IDW

  • The folks at IDW know how to time things. Each day we get another gem and today’s happens to be Will Eisner’s The Spirit Artist’s Edition, 144 pages, $100, 2012. This is going to go so well with my complete run of Spirit Archives. – Thanks to Rich, Bleeding Cool

Hermes Press

  • Tails, the original webcomic by Comeback Kings artist Ethan Young, is finding print life at Hermes Press as a graphic novel in early 2012. – Thanks to Chris, Hermes Press Blog

In Other News

  • The Collected Comics Library Podcast Android App (by Wizzard Media) is now available in the Amazon.com App Store. It’s only $1.99 and a great way to keep informed and support my show. If you buy it (or the iTunes Apple App), please send me an email with your name, city and favorite collected edition of all time and I’ll mention you on the show!

CCL Podcast #312 – Classic Marvel, The Harvey’s and Pre Comic Con News

July 8, 2011
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Collected Comics Library Podcast #312
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Whew! Lot’s of news to get caught up on in today’s show! Not only do I go over the Harvey Award Nominess, but all so some books that will get officially annouced at Comic Con 2011!
Also on the show: the new Flesk Publications catalog, the $20,000 Graphic Novel Giveaway from the American Librarian Association Annual Conference, how much of Flashpoint we will see in September and what the heck is Marvel up too?
Lastly, I talk about a whole host of recently purchased books including, TinTin, Five Marvel Premiere Classics and Three X-Men Omnibuses!
That’s a whole lot of reading to do!

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The Women of Marvel Comics Part 6: Storm

August 20, 2010
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Ororo Munroe first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975). Storm was one of the first black comic book characters, and the first black female, to play either a major or supporting role at either Marvel of DC. At times she has been a leader of the X-Men. She can control the elements of weather including temperature, and raising lightning, tornadoes, and wind storms. Storm is the queen of Wakanda and is married to King T’Challa, Black Panther.

Let’s take a look at some of her collected editions:

  • Uncanny X-Men Omnibus 1 Collects Giant Size X-Men #1 (1975), Uncanny X-Men #94-131 and Annual #3
  • Marvel Premiere Classic: X-Men: Magik – Storm & Illyana (Variant Volume 16) Collects Magik: Storm & Illyana #1-4
  • Ororo Before The Storm Digest TP Collects Ororo: Before The Storm #1-4. Celebrating 30 years of Storm!
  • Storm Premiere HC Collecting Storm #1-6. Don’t miss out on this prelude to the wedding of Storm and the Black Panther.
  • Black Panther Bride TP Collects Black Panther #14-18. The wedding of the century!

She was portrayed by Halle Berry in the X-Men trilogy.

The Women of Marvel Comics Part 5: Jean Grey and Phoenix

August 19, 2010
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Jean Grey is an Omega-level mutant, and is one of the physical hosts of the Phoenix Force. She is an original X-Men (as Marvel Girl) and first appeared in X-Men #1 (1963). She has been a staple in the X-Universe and has had multiple storylines. She married Cyclops (Scott Summers) and has a daughter Rachel Summers (current Marvel Girl), son Nate Grey (X-Man) and a stepson Cable. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

Let’s take a look at some of her collected editions:

She was portrayed by Famke Janssen in the X-Men trilogy.