Redartz: Hi gang! Tuesday's here, so you know what that means. Yes, it's time for you to step up and offer a subject for all us Bronzers to banter about. Aaaaand, it also means I've got another extra quickie topic for you.
This week I've been reading the first 20 or so issues of John Byrne's "Alpha Flight". First time I have perused these since they were published over thirty years ago (30 years? Unbelievable). These were among the last comics I would have bought before my several-year departure from comics. So they are mostly new to me, although some vaguely familiar bits stand out. Anyway, the series is great- excellent stories, and some of Byrne's best artwork. So my question is simply: discuss John Byrne. Love his stuff? Hate it? Ever met him? Would you want to? Share your thoughts about Byrne while you work up a Topic For The Week. Salud!
Redartz: Hello folks! Another week is underway, one which began here in the US with Father's Day, so I hope all you Bronze age dads out there had a fine one. Mine included a visit with my youngest grandson, so it was a good day indeed.
And now, we turn to our topic of the week. Or more precisely, we turn to you for the topic. So, stretch that imagination, pique that curiosity, and plumb the depths of your mind for the seed of a topic which can grow into a tree of discussion! And let's hear it for mixing those metaphors...
Redartz: Greetings everyone! Yep, Tuesday again, which of course brings us to another "Follow the Leader". As always, our first responder gets the privilege (or chore, depending upon how you look at it) of naming the topic of discussion. As you doubtlessly are eager to jump in, I'll just toss off yet another extra topic question (bound to run out of these sooner or later).
A couple weeks ago I acquired, at a flea market, a small stack of bronze age comics. Most of those books I'd not read since the first reading, following the original spinner rack purchase. I've gradually been perusing them, one by one; and have found that a couple really stood out. X-Men Annual 3, by Chris Claremont, George Perez and Terry Austin was one, the other Avengers 190 by Steven Grant, John Byrne and Gene Day. In both cases I was struck by how doggoned GOOD they were! Better than I'd remembered. Therefore , this question for you: what comics have you read in adulthood that impressed you more than they did in youth? Or, the reverse- have there been any you loved as a kid that now leave you wondering what you liked about it?
And with that, I'll get out of the way and turn it all over to you...
Redartz: Hi gang! We are met once again beneath the imposing figure of The Leader, joined to discuss, compare notes, converse, and otherwise bandy about a topic (yes, a topic which you clever folk shall name). And like several of the more recent posts, I've got an appetizer before your main course.
This afternoon my latest ebay splurge arrived; a Time/Life 10-cd collection of 70's Pop Hits. Very reasonably priced; a benefit from the general replacement of cd's by streaming services (some of us still like a physical object to admire- whether it's a comic or a disc). Anyway, I'll be taking it with me to work, where I'll be binging on 70's musical goodness all day! My question: Given a block of several available hours, what genre/ era/ artist would you binge listen to? Make your choice, make a topic, and make it a good week!
Redartz: Hello, Bronze age aficionados! Tuesday has rolled around once again, bringing with it another "Follow the Leader" post! And as always, the idea therein is for our first commenter to name the topic of discussion. The podium is open, and the day awaits!
But first, I've another extra topic (just can't shut up, can I?). Over the weekend I indulged in a favorite pastime: flea market hunting. And this hunt was pretty fruitful; many comics vendors at the show; including one who had a whole table (about 20 long boxes) for a dollar each. And the contents of those boxes ranged from Silver Age to Modern! Using some self-restraint, I kept it to about 25 books, mostly bronze age goodies. But one book I picked up at another table leads to my question today.
For many years I've looked to find a particular comic, one I'd purchased new and later parted with. A book that featured several indie stories of interest, including an early appearance of Stan Sakai's "Usagi Yojimbo". A book I've found extremely difficult to locate, even on ebay. This book:
Long story short, I found a copy at the flea market. And at a very reasonable price. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity and added it to my stack. A longtime search fulfilled, rather unexpectedly!
So, my question: are there any unusual or rare books you spent years pursuing, finally achieving your goal with the accompanying air of satisfaction? Share your story, share an answer to our submitted subject, and let's have another 'twofer'!
Redartz: Hello, and welcome once again to another exercise in leader following! If everyone is ready, let's be seated and await our first 'contestant'; whose prize is setting the topic of discussion for the week! "Come on down", and let's get rolling...
Redartz: Hello everyone! I'm sitting here typing today, while waiting in anticipation for the arrival of my latest ebay purchase: a boxed set of 60's pop songs on cd. Yes, I'm a holdout who still buys those discs- although I have started streaming tunes as well. Actually, I still make pretty regular purchases at flea markets, book stores and comic shops, so my collectible interests involve both online and store buying. Why mention this, you ask? Well, it sets us up for another 'twofer' this week. Do you still buy your music, comics, books, or whatever, in person or online, or both? Let's discuss how we acquire our various pop cultural objects.
But of course this doesn't let you off the hook: we still need a "Leader" topic, so by all means, have at it!
