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Co-founder and Creative director of Bleeding Cool parent company Avatar Press since 1996. Bleeding Cool Managing Editor, tech and data wrangler, and has been with Bleeding Cool since its 2009 beginnings. Wrote extensively about the comic book industry for Wizard Magazine 1992-1996. At Avatar Press, has helped publish works by Alan Moore, George R.R. Martin, Garth Ennis, and others. Vintage paper collector, advisor to the Overstreet Price Guide Update 1991-1995.
Fireball: MLJ's Human Torch Debuts in Pep Comics #12, at Auction
The character Fireball, who debuted in Pep Comics #12 cover-dated February 1941, was MLJ's answer to Marvel/Timely's Human Torch.
The Baseball Fandom of Robert Kanigher in Zip Comics #25, at Auction
The Zip Comics #25 Steel Sterling story written by Robert Kanigher seems to have been inspired by the 1941 Yankees/Dodgers World Series.
New-New York and the Future of 1982 in Prize Comics, Up for Auction
In Prize Comics' future of 1982, Power Nelson fights for citizens facing food shortages, pandemics, and forced labor in a dictatorial regime.
Simon & Kirby Reboot the Black Owl in Prize Comics, at Auction
The Black Owl went through two quick reboots in the early days of Prize Comics -- one from a character called K the Unknown.
Marga the Panther Woman Hits Fox's Weird Comics #8, Up for Auction
The product of a "mad physio-biologist" and the creation of composer George Gershwin's cousin, Marga was at home in Weird Comics.
Early Days of E.C. Stoner's Phantasmo, Dell's The Funnies at Auction
Best remembered for its licensed comics, Dell also ventured into superheroes during the Golden Age, beginning with Phantasmo in The Funnies.
Captain Freedom Saves New York City in Speed Comics #28, at Auction
Before the Guardian and the Newsboy Legion there was Captain Freedom and the newsboy gang called the Young Defenders in Speed Comics.
The Debut of American Eagle in America's Best Comics #2, at Auction
It was hard to be unique in the WWII patriotic hero market, but American Eagle's origin gave him "the strength and bouyances of an eagle."
Samson Destroys the Mask of Fire on Fantastic Comics #8, at Auction
Joe Simon's brief tenure at Fox Feature Syndicate produced a number of memorable covers for the publisher, like Fantastic Comics #8.
Shock Gibson vs an Army of the Dead in Speed Comics #1, Up for Auction
Shock Gibson debuted in Speed Comics #1 by going up against a would-be dictator with an army of zombies at his disposal.
U.S.'s 1st Patriotic Comic Hero, The Shield in Pep Comics 1 at Auction
The historic Pep Comics #1 introducing the Shield, America's first patriotic hero and launches a legendary comic book series.
Dell's Answer to Batman, the Owl in Crackajack Funnies, Up for Auction
Created by Frank Thomas under the guidance of editor Oskar Lebeck, the Owl was Dell Publishing's answer to Batman.
Zombie Workers Fuel the War Machine in Jackpot Comics #1, at Auction
Jackpot Comics was an MLJ anthology series which featured some of the publisher's most popular characters in sometimes horror-themed tales.
Mr. Justice Debuts as MLJ's Spectre in Blue Ribbon Comics, at Auction
The spirit of Prince James, heir to the throne of 18th century England, Mr. Justice was unleashed into the modern world in Blue Ribbon Comics
Charles Quinlan's Spectacular Work on Cat-Man Comics #1, at Auction
Artist/writer Charles Quinlan transformed the character Cat-Man with a series launch that is highly regarded by Golden Age collectors today.
First Appearance of Rang-A-Tang in Blue Ribbon Comics #1, at Auction
Blue Ribbon Comics is the debut comic book title from MLJ Magazines, and Rang-A-Tang the Wonder Dog was its first star.
Black Hood and the Art of the Comic Book Reboot, Up for Auction
A funny thing happened to the Black Hood on his way out of the Golden Age. He was unmasked, and decided to keep fighting crime anyway.
The World's Finest Fox Superheroes in Big 3 #1, up for Auction
It's clear from the cover of Big 3 #1 that this title combining Fox Feature's top heroes was inspired by DC Comics' New York Worlds Fair 1940.
First Buck Rogers, Amazing Stories Aug. 1928 Goes for Record $105,000
Although the iconic Frank R. Paul cover is actually for E.E. Smith's The Skylark of Space, Amazing Stories Aug. 1928 is the debut of Buck Rogers
Ahead of New Movie, Fantastic Four #1 CGC 9.6 Sets $2,040,000 Record
The highest graded copy of the debut of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine, Fantastic Four #1 CGC 9.6, has just set a record at auction.
Sivana's Pacific Fleet Drone Attack in Whiz Comics #10, at Auction
In Whiz Comics #10, Captain Marvel villains Sivana & Beautia steal the Navy's "aerial torpedo" plans and attempt to use drones to attack the Pacific Fleet.
The Weird Horror of the Last Issue of Whiz Comics, Up for Auction
Whiz Comics #155 is the beginning of the end of an important chapter in American comic book history, the entire Fawcett line would soon end.
The First Appearance of Krypto in Adventure Comics #210, at Auction
The first appearance of Krypto has a unique connection to the mid-1950s era of history during which he made his debut in Adventure Comics 210
Crossed Film Adaptation In The Works With A Script By Garth Ennis
Garth Ennis, co-creator of The Boys and Preacher comic books, has written a screenplay to bring his original Crossed saga to film for Six Studios.
The Fascinating History Behind V-Man in Fox's V-Comics, at Auction
V-Comics was inspired by the details of the legendary WWII British propaganda campaign that launched V for Victory symbolism in 1941.
First Appearance of Daredevil in Silver Streak Comics #6, at Auction
Silver Streak Comics #6 introduced a character who would have an important impact on Golden Age comics and beyond with Daredevil.
Frank R. Paul & Gernsback v Macfadden in Superworld Comics, at Auction
Hugo Gernsback's Superworld Comics #2 has a cover by the legendary Frank R. Paul and a story inspired by Gernsback's conflict with Bernarr Macfadden.
The Eye, Air Man & Other Wonders of Keen Detective Funnies, at Auction
Under the editorship of Lloyd Jacquet, Centaur's Keen Detective Funnies introduced a wild range of characters like The Eye and Air Man.
Ace's Dr. Fate, Flash Lightning in Sure-Fire Comics #1, Up for Auction
The star of Sure-Fire Comics, Flash Lightning got his powers from an amulet given to him by an ancient Egyptian figure before Dr. Fate.
The Deceptively Intense Beginnings of Headline Comics, at Auction
Headline Comics is a relatively late war-era series inspired by the likes of Simon & Kirby Boy Commandos, but quickly transformed into something else.