Tag: comic books

Famous Monsters Fest 2024

Publisher James Warren Highlights Fan Fest Famous Monsters Fest invaded the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA, this past weekend. The show offered an array of vendor tables, exhibitions, autograph signings, and a limited number of programming sessions. Celebrities included George Takei and Andy Serkis, along with a number of more niche … Continue reading Famous Monsters Fest 2024 →

Taschen’s Spider-Man Vol 1: 1962–1964

Big, beautiful, and nearly (but not quite) perfect book of the dawn of Spider-Man The initial volume in Taschen's Marvel Comics Library, Spider-Man. Vol. 1: 1962–1964, brings the first stories of Marvel's web-slinging superhero to a sumptuous, large, high-quality format. The book is massive. The pages measure 11 by 15.6 inches. Its 698 pages make … Continue reading Taschen’s Spider-Man Vol 1: 1962–1964 →

Gary Friedrich: A Small Remembrance

I was deeply saddened to hear this morning of the passing of comics writer Gary Friedrich. I met him only once, briefly, a long time ago. When I was a young lad, sometime in the mid-1960s, I visited New York City for the first time on vacation with my parents. What did I most want … Continue reading Gary Friedrich: A Small Remembrance →

Locust Moon’s Comics-Focused Fest Expands

For comic book fans who bemoan the encroaching influence of Hollywood on the major comic cons, there are a number of small, local events that carry on the spirit of the original comic book conventions. The Rotunda. This past Saturday, Locust Moon Comics, a Philadelphia-based comic book retailer, hosted the second annual Locust Moon Comics … Continue reading Locust Moon’s Comics-Focused Fest Expands →