Very good idea, great segment. My first was a reprint of the 1940 Batman #1 that my dad brought home for me after I became a fan of the 90s animated series. What a great intro to the world of comics. How could it get any better than the first appearance of the Joker?
DC and Marvel should invest in more reprints for newer readers. Let's face it, with self-contained stories, and more straight-forward storylines, they do a better job of bringing in new readers (hence the much, much higher sales numbers from the 1940s-80s).
There should be Superman, Batman, and Spidey reprints at every grocey check out counter in the Western world. Eastern too.
Two of my first Superman comics were Action #591 with Superboy, and #594 with Booster Gold. Looking back, Byrne was not a great artist or writer, but at least those issues had clear, concise stories that made me want to come back for more.
Love the show!! This discussion brought back some really fond memories. I don't remember the exact comic that got me hooked, but when I was a kid in the early 60s I was sick all the time, and one of the only forms of entertainment I had were the comics my Mom would buy for me. I'm pushing 50 this year and I'm still hooked! Thanks Mom!
It was Detective Comics for me. Sadly I don't have them. It was four stand alone story issues that my mom bought me. I think they came out right before Knightfall.
great show! where's me?
parisel313 1 year ago
@parisel313 We wish we knew!
coydog0 1 year ago
Very good idea, great segment. My first was a reprint of the 1940 Batman #1 that my dad brought home for me after I became a fan of the 90s animated series. What a great intro to the world of comics. How could it get any better than the first appearance of the Joker?
lepkegurrah 2 years ago
DC and Marvel should invest in more reprints for newer readers. Let's face it, with self-contained stories, and more straight-forward storylines, they do a better job of bringing in new readers (hence the much, much higher sales numbers from the 1940s-80s).
There should be Superman, Batman, and Spidey reprints at every grocey check out counter in the Western world. Eastern too.
coydog0 2 years ago
Mine was Action Comics # 590 (Byrne era)- The metal men and Chemo issue
DamianRavenblood 2 years ago
Two of my first Superman comics were Action #591 with Superboy, and #594 with Booster Gold. Looking back, Byrne was not a great artist or writer, but at least those issues had clear, concise stories that made me want to come back for more.
-Mike-EL
coydog0 2 years ago
NEWS FLASH:
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coydog0 2 years ago
Love the show!! This discussion brought back some really fond memories. I don't remember the exact comic that got me hooked, but when I was a kid in the early 60s I was sick all the time, and one of the only forms of entertainment I had were the comics my Mom would buy for me. I'm pushing 50 this year and I'm still hooked! Thanks Mom!
venturabats 2 years ago
great show, as always!!!!!
listo65 2 years ago 2
Rizok still rulez :-)
deemar325 2 years ago 2
You guys have a great show.
I was lucky enough to start reading when Kirby was on FF and Cap. A mind blowing experience for a kid.
upanddown1001 2 years ago 2
Thank you for the kind words! Coming from an old-time comics fan, it means a lot.
I think the Lee/Kirby FF should be sold at supermarket checkouts today.
-Mike-EL
coydog0 2 years ago
It was Detective Comics for me. Sadly I don't have them. It was four stand alone story issues that my mom bought me. I think they came out right before Knightfall.
maincharacter84 2 years ago 2
Probably drawn by Jim Aparo :)
-Mike-EL
coydog0 2 years ago
Last I'm last
deemar325 2 years ago
deemar, what was your first comic??
coydog0 2 years ago
I believe it was a Spider-man just say no to drugs comic, but my first self bought comic was either Nth Man or Mc Farlane era Spidey
deemar325 2 years ago