greeklish.org :: Mike's Favorite Comics, Part 1

This Month

Greeklish.org Features

Notice

The blog and contents of the entire greeklish.org site represent the personal views of the site's authors. The views expressed on these pages are the views of the authors alone and are not the views of our employers or of any organizations with which we are affiliated.

Most original works from this site may be licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 (US).

Copyrighted quotes and images obtained from third party web sites are used under the terms of Fair Use. Some materials used by greeklish.org are in the public domain.

Family photos are intended for viewing on this web site and should not be reproduced or used elsewhere without the permission of the owners and operators of greeklish.org.

Main Page

Previous:	The wild world of Wikipedia
Next:	Star power

Mike's Favorite Comics, Part 1

by Mike on Tue 10 Jan 2006 05:49 PM EST | Permanent Link | Cosmos

For many years now, I have kept a special spot reserved in my living space to display my favorite comics of all time. Years ago, I had a prominent display of my eight favorite comics, then I added two more to make it my "top ten." These days, I have a little more living space and a couple more favorites, so now I have a "top twelve" section on the wall of my home library. One of my pals (whom I will identify only by his celebrated alias, "Nate the Great") always makes a point to check out my "favorites wall" when he's in town, despite the fact that I haven't really made any major changes in several years now.

In the coming months, I will share a bit about the books that make up my "top twelve" including why I think they are all so great. Because I have complained a few times in the past about how inaccurate and annoying those "best of" lists can be, I must preface my own list by acknowledging that these comics are simply my own favorites and I am not suggesting they are the best of the best or anything like that. Some of my picks are among the most renowned of the silver age classics and some of them are rather obscure. Whatever the case, they are all well-read and the are the best-loved of my small collection. Onward...

Number 12: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #12
"...Nothing to Fear" (Marvel Comics, April 1985)

This issue marked the conclusion of Marvel's legendary limited series in a most dramatic fashion. Written by Jim Shooter, the story begins with a shocking scene as the entire cast of heroes lie dead, blown to pieces by a "bolt from the blue." The heroes lie dead, killed by Doctor Doom who recently acquired the omnipotent powers of The Beyonder. By the end of the tale, the Beyonder cleverly tricks Doom into giving his omnipotence back, the heroes rise again and all live to battle another day.

Number 11: The Spectre #22
"Spear of Destiny, Conclusion" (DC Comics, September 1994)

A great cover and a great story! This issue, written by John Ostrander, concludes a 4-issue story in which The Spectre battles the elemental known as Naiad. The US Government, fearing an alliance between The Spectre and Naiad, enlists the help of Superman who is entrusted with the legendary Spear of Destiny to use as a weapon against The Spectre (The Spear of Destiny will be an integral part of another "top twelve" story as well). On the way to join The Spectre and Naiad in battle, Superman becomes possessed by the power of the spear and goes on a maniacal rampage, crushing all who oppose him. In the end, the only thing that stands in between Superman and world domination is The Spectre himself. Cover art by the incomparable Alex Ross.

Posted to:

Comments

No comments found.

Post comment:

Format Type:
	Convert newlines
	Receive comment notifications for this article
Subject:

Comment:

Comment verification:

Please enter the text you see inside the graphic to post your comment:

You are not currently logged in. If you would like your user information to be displayed with your comment, please enter your login information below.