First of all, I didn’t know it was any age of comic books at the time. I was a reader making the transformation to fan; readers read comics, maybe saved them, but didn’t collect and wasn’t aware of their history.… Read the rest
I’ve always liked this story, “Visions of Glory,” the framing sequence for the 80-page Justice League Quarterly #16 (September 1994), the “All Glory Issue” featuring four stories starring General Glory. General Glory was a star spangled parody of the straitlaced, upright Captain America created by the irrepressible Keith Giffen and J.M.… Read the rest
When you’ve written about a thousand and a half of these things over 45 years, only a relative handful are likely to stand out in your memory. One of the standouts for me was the time I spent writing the Phantom Stranger, the supernatural hero created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino that first appeared in DC Comics’ The Phantom Stranger #1 (August-September 1952).… Read the rest
Last time on PaulKupperberg.com…this! Now, Part 2–“The Choice!” from Green Lantern #153 (June 1982). This Tale of the Green Lantern Corps was pencilled by Carmine Infantino, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, lettered by Adam Kubert, colored by Anthony Tollin, and blue-pencilled by Dave Manak.… Read the rest
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Part 1 of a 2-part Tales of the Green Lantern Corps back-up story from Green Lantern #152 (May 1982), another pencil and ink job by irascible Carmine Infantino. “Paradise World” was lettered by the cantankerous Milt Snappin, colored by the avuncular Anthony Tollin, and edited by the durable Dave Manak.… Read the rest
Continue reading about Give Peace a Chance. Or Not. (Part 1)
The Same Old Story, she is written, being read by several friends for consistency and suckishness (my wife’s already read it; not to keep you in suspense, she loved it). It’s also out to an agent of my acquaintance for consideration.… Read the rest
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