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JJ and Angus conclude their review of the mind bending work Promethea by Alan Moore.

"There are 1000 comic books on the shelves that don't contain a philosophy lecture and one that does. Isn't there room for that one?" - Alan Moore

Spend some time on the literary isle with them as they discuss the story, art, and overall impressions of this masterwork.

Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book One

https://www.comixology.com/Promethea-20th-Anniversary-Deluxe-Edition-Book-One/digital-comic/759601

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JJ and Angus review the mind bending work Promethea by Alan Moore. 

"There are 1000 comic books on the shelves that don't contain a philosophy lecture and one that does. Isn't there room for that one?" - Alan Moore

In support of this review JJ breaks down the 1990's independent creator driven comics movement that changed the industry in our comics archeology segment.

Promethea: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book One

https://www.comixology.com/Promethea-20th-Anniversary-Deluxe-Edition-Book-One/digital-comic/759601

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Marvel Holiday Special: 2005

https://www.comixology.com/Marvel-Holiday-Special-2005/digital-comic/4947

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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 eighteenth episode is an announcement of our reading list and schedule for 2022 and quick review of the companion issue to our first read of the year 'The Star Wars'! We will conclude 2022 with a reading of the limited series comic book adaptation of the novel 'Splinter Of The Mind's Eye'. We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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The Star Wars (2013-2014) #0

https://www.comixology.com/The-Star-Wars-2013-2014-0/digital-comic/286820

A companion to the eight-issue adaptation of The Star Wars, this is an exclusive peek behind the scenes at the designs that have brought a new—yet incredibly familiar—galaxy to life. Included in this volume are the never-before-seen comics sequences that were used in the pitch to George Lucas!

Long Time Ago Reading List And Schedule For 2022

The Star Wars

https://www.comixology.com/The-Star-Wars/digital-comic/166392

January - Issue #1

February - Issue #2

March - Issue #3

April - Issue #4

May - Issue #5

June - Issue #6

July - Issue #7

August - Issue #8

Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye

https://www.comixology.com/Star-Wars-Splinter-of-the-Minds-Eye-1995-1996/comics-series/60554

September - Issue #1

October - Issue #2

November - Issue #3

December - Issue #4

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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 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! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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Machine Man will be the Jack Kirby work profiled on Kudos Kirby in 2021!

Each month we will cover a single issue from his origins in 2001: A Space Odyssey through his Machine Man title series issues written and illustrated by Jack:

2021

January - 2001: A Space Odyssey Vol 2 #8

2001: A Space Odyssey

Machine Man by Kirby & Ditko: The Complete Collection

https://www.comixology.com/Machine-Man-by-Kirby-Ditko-The-Complete-Collection/digital-comic/405687

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JJ and Angus review Danger Unlimited and discover this new superhero family that benefitted from John Byrne's earlier comic book experiences. After brief exposure to the Gunk our heroes escape, but it gives each of them superpowers that they use to fight for good as the original Danger Unlimited. In support of that effort JJ also breaks down the business of comic books and how the direct market changed the industry in our comics archeology segment.

Danger Unlimited

https://www.comixology.com/Danger-Unlimited/digital-comic/30088

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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! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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Strange Tales (1951-1968) #128

https://www.comixology.com/Strange-Tales-1951-1968-128/digital-comic/594303

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JJ and Angus review the groundbreaking work The Red Star which showed how 3D could not only work but transform the comic book reading experience. In support of that effort JJ breaks down the process of making a comic book and how the digital revolution changed the industry in our comics archeology segment.

The Red Star Vol. 1

https://www.comixology.com/The-Red-Star-Vol-1/digital-comic/155823

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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 seventeenth episode introduces a new character to the series, a cybernetic bounty hunter named Valance! It also marks the first appearance of Hall of Fame talent Walt Simonson to the Star Wars series. We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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Star Wars (1977-1986) #16

https://www.comixology.com/Star-Wars-1977-1986-16/digital-comic/266965

When a nefarious bounty hunter mistakes another teenager for Skywalker, a battle ensues!

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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.

Angus provides a brief history of Archie Comics in celebration of our Holiday Graphic Novel Of The Month for December!

Archie Christmas Classics

https://www.comixology.com/Archie-Christmas-Classics/digital-comic/14846

The special holiday editions of Archie comic books have always been extremely popular with Archie fans of all ages, and this quintessential collection of favorite Christmas stories from the '50s, '60s and '70s is destined to be a favorite under many a Christmas tree! This giant, full-color 192-page edition sports an iconic cover by artist Harry Lucey, and hilarious and heartwarming stories by such legendary Archie artists and writers as Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Al Hartley, Bob Bolling, Bob White, Bill Vigoda, Tom Moore, Frank Doyle and George Gladir.

And The Kids' Choice selection for Comic Book Character Of The Month For December is Santron!

https://www.comixology.com/Marvel-Holiday-Special-2005/digital-comic/4947

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