Crisis on Infinite Earths [April 1985 – March 1986]

TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #10 [July 10, 1973]

As I read this comic while watching the first Blade movie and drinking fine Chivas Regal blended Scotch in a beautiful new glass tumbler, I realized that my life is not so bad. Yeah, my job is completely thankless, stressful, overworked and underpaid -- but outside of work I am truly grateful for my geeky pursuits such as comics and movies. Movies based on comics are good as well.

So, this is the first appearance of Blade. I am not sure where Marvel was going other than blaxploitation and horror mashed up together. I doubt any black people even wrote or did the artwork for this issue, but Blade does day, "Dig" a lot. Other than introducing a character that would end up having a decent impact on films and comics, the book is not too significant. God, these 1998 special effects have dated. Old school CGI.

Oh yeah, and there is a hot blonde woman and a cruise ship plus the regular Vampire hunter characters of the Tomb of Dracula series such as Harker.

DAREDEVIL (1964) #1 [April 10, 1964]

I feel like Daredevil's dad now thinking I am passed my prime but want my son to actually be someone and study harder than I did.

I thought it was interesting to see the Yellow costume and origin story of Daredevil. Karen Page and Foggy are in it too just like the Netflix show, but it seems Foggy was his college roommate prior to law school as well. Of course, in the 1960s, I bet getting into law school must have been easier.

All Star Comics #8 (December 1941) - WONDER WOMAN'S FIRST APPEARANCE

So, this is the introduction of the mighty Wonder Woman (seen below). It is the typical Wonder Woman origin story featuring a crashed landed Steve Trevor, and a contest so Diana can become Wonder Woman. Additionally, the Greek mythology back story is in there. Surprisingly, the 1970s television show keeps most of the intact in the pilot episode. The first 60 pages I had to skip due to the fact that they had nothing to do with Wonder Woman, but it was neat to see that the Justice Society of America dated back so far into history.

Green Arrow No. 1 MAY 1983

I read this issue because I have been watching the somewhat poor quality "Arrow" television show on CW that is allegedly about this character. Notable differences in costume, facial hair, and origin story exist -- of course. However, despite the show's shortcomings, it is neat to see the character attempted via a live-action format. 

Now, the comic book is cool because it features a recap of Green Arrow's origin story as well as a build up of a new mystery. I think that the artistic styles of comic books in the 1980s and 1990s are the best because they are not too realistic looking and yet convey the action without appearing to be too cartoonish. Interestingly, this is the first solo issue with Green Arrow as the title character, despite the guy having been around already for nearly 40 years. Keep it green my friends!