Today I am simply featuring comics that I have never read. And in most cases, these are from series that I have never read (or just barely sampled). For example, I've really only read a couple Conan comics; the same goes for Master of Kung Fu but retain almost nothing. Or I have read a few anthology horror tales but not in more than two decades, and definitely not the ones shown here. I've read an issue or two of Infinity Inc years ago but barely remember it. Others like Hot Wheels, Demon, and Unknown Soldier are truly untried. These are real unknowns to me, but as I get older I get more curious about the contents. I've started to realize I swim in the same pool constantly (usually Marvel heroes) but even within those tight parameters there is much I've missed or avoided. I find myself drifting toward DC war stories or Charlton horror or Harvey mischief.
Are they good stories? Are they best left forgotten and untouched? I tried to spread the selection across genres - Heroes, Westerns, Romance, Sword & Sorcery, War, Horror, and Comedy and also across publishing companies; but I am really wondering what direction you will push me.
Some of you may say, "I cannot believe he never read <fill in the blank>!' Or you may say, "Thank goodness he was spared from reading <fill in the blank>!"
In any case, let's have a little fun. Pick your top four selections (based on your own reasons or just love of the cover) and give me some feedback. If there is consensus on any of the books, I will seek it out, read it, and report back with an unbiased review. In essence, create my read pile, give me some time, and let me report back. What perception will I have of Bronze Age comics never sampled, never tried?
So today's $1 challenge is "Make Martinex Read Something New!" Steer me in the right direction. Tell me what to pick up immediately and let me know what to avoid.
Cheers all!
