Markley’s Fevered Brain: The Long Road


The Flash

The Flash


Creators can leave comics comics at any time; sometimes at a moments notice, other times after a tenure of years. Wayne Markley looks at some creators who stuck around, creating a legacy that survives to this day on such books as The Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk, and The Flash.

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Markley’s Fevered Brain: Fantastic Four (Stories)


Fantastic Four Epic Collection Vol. 1

Fantastic Four Epic Collection Vol. 1


The Fantastic Four are coming back, courtesy of Dan Slott and Sara Pichelli. Before the new series begins, Wayne Markley takes a look at what he considers the four greatest periods of FF history.

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Beauology 101: The Greatest Birthday Gift Of All


That Goofy Kid That Called Marvel Comics—Beau Smith

That Goofy Kid That Called Marvel Comics—Beau Smith


Beau Smith shares the story of his birthday present when he was in 6th grade and how Flo Steinberg and Stan Lee were involved.

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For Your Consideration: Marvel’s Monsters Volume One: The Marvel Monsterbus


Monsters Volume One: The Marvel Monsterbus

Monsters Volume One: The Marvel Monsterbus


Flee! Run for your lives! Fearsome creatures are headed your way in Marvel’s Monsters Volume One: The Marvel Monsterbus. Robert Greenberger gives you the lowdown on this collection of monster tales by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby.

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For Your Consideration: Marvel’s Silver Surfer Epic Collection: When Calls Galactus


Silver Surfer Epic Collection: When Calls Galactus SC

Silver Surfer Epic Collection: When Calls Galactus SC



Robert Greenberger recommends Marvel’s Silver Surfer Epic Collection: When Calls Galactus.

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Beauology 101: Stalking Stan Lee


Beau Smith: "I'm not old, I'm just drawn that way."

Beau Smith: “I’m not old, I’m just drawn that way.”



Beau Smith reminisces about his life in comics and the people he’s met, including Stan Lee.

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Beauology 101: Taking Comics By Storm


Amazing Spider-Man #1

Amazing Spider-Man #1



Beau Smith doesn’t care much for storms and loss of power, but he does enjoy Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man.

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Roger’s Comic Ramblings: It’s a Team Sport


New Teen Titans by Wolfman & Perez

New Teen Titans by Wolfman & Perez



Westfield’s Roger Ash talks about some of his favorite creative teams.

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Beauology 101: Something is missing


Beau Smith

Beau Smith



Beau Smith thinks there’s something missing from modern superhero comics and shares his observations with you.

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Markley’s Fevered Brain: That’s the Way I like It


Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1

Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1



Westfield’s Wayne Markley has been reading Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man Masterworks and thinks you should too

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