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Angus travels back to World War II through the lens of comic book luminary Garth Ennis. Battlefields is a comic book metaseries written by Garth Ennis, comprising several mini-series, each illustrated by a different artist. This first volume contains 3 mini-series. The second mini-series reviewed is titled 'Dear Billy' and concerns a British nurse, who had survived rape and attempted execution by Japanese soldiers in Singapore, and her relationship with a decorated flying ace. This story arc teams Garth Ennis up with artist Peter Snejbjerg.

Garth Ennis' Complete Battlefields Vol. 1

⁠https://www.amazon.com/Garth-Ennis-Complete-Battlefields-Vol-ebook/dp/B01D5JN0YK/⁠

Dynamite presents a massive collection of the first three Battlefields story arcs-- nine issues in all! Includes The Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, and features bonus materials such as sketches and commentary from Ennis!

In PART ONE we review 'The Night Witches'

In PART TWO we review 'Dear Billy'

In PART THREE we conclude Volume One with 'Tankies'

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Angus travels back to World War II through the lens of comic book luminary Garth Ennis. Battlefields is a comic book metaseries written by Garth Ennis, comprising several mini-series, each illustrated by a different artist. This first volume contains 3 mini-series. The first mini-series reviewed is titled 'The Night Witches' and is set on the Eastern front. It concerns a women-only Soviet bomber regiment teaming Garth Ennis up with artist Russell Braun.

Garth Ennis' Complete Battlefields Vol. 1

https://www.amazon.com/Garth-Ennis-Complete-Battlefields-Vol-ebook/dp/B01D5JN0YK/

Dynamite presents a massive collection of the first three Battlefields story arcs-- nine issues in all! Includes The Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, and features bonus materials such as sketches and commentary from Ennis!

In PART ONE we review 'The Night Witches'

In PART TWO we review 'Dear Billy'

In PART THREE we conclude Volume One with 'Tankies'

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey!

Angus reviews Issue #5 Quest for the Sacred Water-Skin!!.

Black Panther Epic Collection: Revenge Of The Black Panther

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Epic-Collection-1977-1979-ebook/dp/B07M8YN6LH/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive! T’Challa discovers the startling secret of King Solomon’s frog, encounters alien races, battles eternal samurai warriors — and so much more! The history of the Wakandans, their majestic city and their amazing technology are also explored with a power and passion that only Kirby could offer!

We will review, in issue order, one issue each month (#1 - #12) in 2025.

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Angus continues the Image Comics Month celebration with his deep dive into The Official Image Comics Timeline which was published in 2022 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the publisher!

The Official Image Timeline (One-Shot)

https://www.amazon.com/Official-Image-Timeline-One-Shot-ebook/dp/B09PZFXSFW/

Just in time to celebrate Image Comics’ 30th anniversary, Image archivist and co-founder JIM VALENTINO details the company’s history (warts and all) in the single most comprehensive chronology of the company ever published. Featuring rarely seen covers, photos, milestones, and behind-the-scenes events from the company’s Marvel-ous beginnings to the present, this is the chronicle all future histories will be judged against.

Featuring an introduction by Image Publisher ERIC STEPHENSON and a chronicle of historic Image accolades, and printed in beautiful 64-page prestige format.

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wars universe. This sixtieth episode reviews issue 45. The Rebels encounter a prototype of a new probe droid that is as deadly as any fighter! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message, send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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Star Wars (1977-1986) #45

https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-1977-1986-Archie-Goodwin-ebook/dp/B014RPO9CI/

Long Time Ago Reading List And Schedule For 2025

Star Wars (1977-1986)

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January - Issue #41 - The Empire Strikes Back Part 3

February - Issue #42 - The Empire Strikes Back Part 4

March - Issue #43 - The Empire Strikes Back Part 5

April - Issue #44 - The Empire Strikes Back Part 6

May - Issue #45

June - Issue #46

July - Issue #47

August - Issue #48

September - Issue #49

October - Issue #50

November - Issue #51

December - Issue #52

REMEMBERING LEGENDARY ARTIST CARMINE INFANTINO'S ASTOUNDING TIME AT MARVEL

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/carmine-infantinos-comic-covers-marvel-dc-star-wars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Women’s History Month: Louise Simonson

https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/women-s-history-month-louise-simonson

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This series is dedicated in loving memory of Charley Lippincott, who George Lucas hired in late 1975 to join the first Star Wars production as Vice President of Advertising, Publicity, Promotion & Merchandising. He is responsible for Star Wars comics becoming a reality with Marvel! The Force will be with him, always.

Welcome to Long STRANGE Trip, a journey into the publication history of Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Let's place the Eye of Agamotto on The Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Stephen Strange. Broadcasting from his own Sanctum Sanctorum is our host Angus who will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover Doctor Strange's comics legacy. We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey!

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Strange Tales (1951-1968) #164

⁠https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Tales-1951-1968-164-Steranko-ebook/dp/B00ZNXZLOO/

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Welcome to Doc's Comics Crossovers! This is the first in a new series that will explore the history of comic book crossover issues. First up are the ones that started it all in modern comics between DC and Marvel: Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man & Batman vs The Incredible Hulk!

Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man

https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Superman_vs_The_Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_1_1

Batman vs The Incredible Hulk

https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/DC_Special_Series_Vol_1_27

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Doc and Angus investigate the origins of the Thunderbolts in celebration of the Thunderbolts* movie premiering this week!

Thunderbolts Classic Vol. 1

https://www.amazon.com/Thunderbolts-Classic-Vol-1997-2003-ebook/dp/B00PSN2HV4/

Justice, like lightning! When the world's heroes disappear, a new team rises to take their place! Meet the Thunderbolts: Citizen V! Techno! MACH-1! Songbird! Meteorite! Atlas! But what dark secret are these heroes hiding? Read the stories that changed the way the world looks at redemption!

Collecting Thunderbolts (1997) #1-5 and #-1, Incredible Hulk (1968) #449, Tales of the Marvel Universe #1, Spider-Man Team-Up #7 & Thunderbolts Annual '97.

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey!

Angus reviews Issue #4 Friends or Foes.

Black Panther Epic Collection: Revenge Of The Black Panther

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Epic-Collection-1977-1979-ebook/dp/B07M8YN6LH/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive! T’Challa discovers the startling secret of King Solomon’s frog, encounters alien races, battles eternal samurai warriors — and so much more! The history of the Wakandans, their majestic city and their amazing technology are also explored with a power and passion that only Kirby could offer!

We will review, in issue order, one issue each month (#1 - #12) in 2025.

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Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads

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Doc and Angus descend to new depths to bring you their review of The Wake! Can you fathom what they discovered?!

The Wake

https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Scott-Snyder-ebook/dp/B00MV1O0NY/

Winner of the 2014 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series

New York Times bestselling author, Scott Snyder (American Vampire, Batman, Swamp Thing) and artist Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus, Joe The Barbarian), the incredible team behind the miniseries American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest, are reuniting for the powerful miniseries: THE WAKE.

When Marine Biologist Lee Archer is approached by the Department of Homeland Security for help with a new threat, she declines, but quickly realizes they won't take no for an answer. Soon she is plunging to the depths of the Arctic Circle to a secret, underwater oilrig filled with roughnecks and scientists on the brink of an incredible discovery. But when things go horribly wrong, this scientific safe haven will turn into a house of horrors at the bottom of the ocean!

Collects THE WAKE #1-10.

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