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In the mid-20th century, comic book publisher National Periodicals (now DC Comics) invested in its future by acquiring from the past when it purchased the copyrights and concepts from “Lost Universes” like Charlton Comics, Fawcett Comics, and Quality Comics, just to name a few. Additionally, in the 1970s, the Original Universe took a selection of

In the 1990s, Dark Horse Comics unleashed its “Legend” line of books. The comic book publisher was red-hot and its stable of very talented Legend creators were writing and drawing winning books by sheer force of will – as well as by tapping into every popular trend they could find. These trends included superheroes, crime

Marvel; October 1975 Cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum Title: “Warhunt!” Synopsis: The all-new, all-different X-Men battle Count Nefaria and his Ani-Men at NORAD – with tragic results! Writer (plot): Len Wein Writer (script): Chris Claremont Penciler: Dave Cockrum Inker: Sam Grainger Review: Then-new X-writer Chris Claremont continues to script over series co-creator Len

DC; June 1983 Cover by assorted artists (see “Notable” below) Title: “The Future Is Forever!” Synopsis: As the Legion prepares for a celebration, Brainiac 5 seeks to cure an ally trapped by visions of alternate futures. Writers (plot): Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen Writer (script): Levitz Pencilers: Giffen, Kurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender, Curt Swan, Dave

Charlton; March 1975 Cover by Joe Staton Title: “TV Man” Synopsis: A foe from E-Man’s past returns, this time sporting the ability to change E-Man into fictional monsters. Writer: Nicola Cuti Artist: Joe Staton Review: The team of Nicola Cuti and Joe Staton consistently deliver the goods on E-Man. This issue offers a fantastic

Artist Wayne Boring is remembered for his work on Superman titles in the 1940s and ‘50s, helping to define the look of the Man of Steel. He started ghosting for Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s studio in 1937 on titles like Slam Bradley and Doctor Occult. After Superman was introduced in 1938, he was tasked

Janet “JayJay” Jackson is an illustrator and designer, known in comics for her work at Marvel and DEFIANT. A Texas native, she attended the University of Texas, New York’s School of Visual Arts, and the New York Academy of Art. Early in her career, Jackson worked for map companies as a cartographer and graphic designer.

Gaspar Saladino was a comic letterer and logo designer who worked actively in comics for 62 years. He lettered some of the most significant comic titles like Arkham Asylum and designed or redesigned Avengers, Green Lantern, Swamp Thing, Metal Men, House of Mystery, and others. While studying at the School of Industrial Art in Manhattan

Marvel; March 1982 Cover by Michael Golden Title: “Fast Decent Into Hell!” Synopsis: Peter Parker and Angel’s mission to the Savage Land is interrupted by a pterosaur and artificially evolved mutants. Writer: Chris Claremont Artist: Michael Golden Review: Based on its creative team, this lead story should have been a surefire winner. But Chris Claremont’s

Gemstone Publishing Launches Overstreet Access, an online Collection Management Platform with valuations from The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide (BALTIMORE, MD) — (July 12, 2022) —Gemstone Publishing, best known as the home of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, was founded by Geppi Family Enterprises Chairman and CEO Steve Geppi as a conduit for