# amazing spider-man (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover amazing spider-man. Page: Feed: --- ## [Spider-Man by Sean Phillips (2010)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/spider-man-by-sean-phillips-2010/) _2026-08-26 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Hit-Monkey One-Shot (2010): 1st Hit Monkey](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/hit-monkey-one-shot-2010-1st-hit-monkey/) _2026-08-25 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ This one-shot was the first appearance and origin of Hit-Monkey, a character created by and perfectly suited for Daniel Way. He’s silly and very violent. A Japanese hitman is lost in the mountains and nearly dead, then nursed back to health by a tribe of macaque monkeys. One of them becomes his student, then months later watches as he is killed by his pursuers, and vows to avenge the dead human. ## [Cosplay of the day](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/cosplay-of-the-day-135/) _2026-08-25 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [WOLVERINES by Paolo Rivera](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/wolverines-by-paolo-rivera/) _2026-08-25 · Berkeley Place · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ Almost as good as dogs playing poker…. ## [Black Widow by Khary Randolph (2010)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/black-widow-by-khary-randolph-2010/) _2026-08-25 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [FANTASTIC FOUR #576 (2010): 1st Old Atlantis](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/fantastic-four-576-2010-1st-old-atlantis/) _2026-08-24 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ This is part 2 of a 4-issue arc that introduces four new cities: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. The first issue of this arc, #575, introduced the city of Earth. In #576, the team puts on their parkas and ventures to Antarctica, where Advanced Idea Mechanics is trying to uncover a hidden city. The FF have to compete with the bee-keeper scientists to claim discovery, and defend the city against AIM… ## [Doctor Doom by Lee Weeks](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/doctor-doom-by-lee-weeks-3/) _2026-08-24 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Action Figure of the Day](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/action-figure-of-the-day-49/) _2026-08-24 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Black Widow by Cliff Chiang (2008)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/black-widow-by-cliff-chiang-2008/) _2026-08-23 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Cosplay of the Day](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/cosplay-of-the-day-146/) _2026-08-23 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O82saI2PyCdP) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Roy Rogers and Trigger #133 - Russ Manning art](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2011/05/roy-rogers-and-trigger-133-russ-manning.html) _2026-08-23 · Unknown · Pencil Ink_ Roy Rogers and Trigger #133 Roy Rogers and Trigger #133, 1958 - In this Dale Evans back-up tale, a one-room schoolhouse is the point of interest for a couple of shady-looking men. Russ Manning draws yet another fine effort, making sure his artwork never overwhelms the storytelling. Just the right amount of detail is used, enough to establish the characters and western settings. Speaking of shady,… ## [Nick and Nat by Paul Gulacy](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/nick-and-nat-by-paul-gulacy/) _2026-08-23 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Batman Black and White #2 - Frank Miller cover, Walt Simonson art](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/22-batman-black-and-white-2-frank.html) _2026-08-22 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Frank Miller Batman Black and White v1 #2, 1996 - In a futuristic Gotham, a young mother tells her child of a legendary hero from the past. One who fought on the side of truth and justice. Walt Simonson 's art is not quite as polished as previous works, but compensates with inventive page layouts and thoughtful pacing. Frank Miller 's cover is far grittier, with a noir sensibility. His style is… ## [Amazing Spider-Man #625 (2010): Rhino 2 dies](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/amazing-spider-man-625-2010-rhino-2-dies/) _2026-08-22 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ When we last saw him, the original Rhino was madly in love and retired. Kraven the Hunter’s mother created a second, more bloodthirsty version who tried to kill the original and assume his mantle as the one true Rhino. (Why can there be only one? He’s not Highlander or anything.) In this issue, Rhino 2 still wants to kill Aleksei. Aleksei still wants to be retired. Spider-Man still wants to… ## [Our Army at War #199 - Joe Kubert art & cover](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2016/02/our-army-at-war-199-joe-kubert-art-cover.html) _2026-08-22 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Joe Kubert Our Army at War v1 #199 f eaturing Sgt. Rock , 1968 - High in the Austrian-Italian Alps, Sgt. Rock’s crew is spooked by an eerie castle and its company of howling wolves. Joe Kuber t combines the war and horror genres seamlessly. While his cover falls short of the interiors, his double page spread imaginatively superimposes a ghostly wolf over Easy Company’s scattered soldiers. Other… ## [(untitled)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/168699-2/) _2026-08-22 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ I do have to admire this gentleman’s … balls. ## [Rog 2000 - comic series checklist](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2013/01/rog-2000-comic-series-checklist.html) _2026-08-22 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ - - - - - - - - - - Rog 2000 v1 Pacific 1982 NN - Byrne art, cover & reprints - - - - - - - - - - Home / Pacific ## [HAPPYDALE (1999)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/happydale/) _2026-08-22 · Berkeley Place · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ Why haven’t you heard of this comic? Because it was a 1999 two-issue Vertigo series by Andrew Dabb (who later wrote for the WB TV series “Supernatural”) and the Eisner-nominated artist Seth Fisher, best known for working on Flash and Vertigo Pop! Tokyo before his untimely death in 2006 It was about as weird as they come. You can get it used and cheap on Amazon . And you should. It’s terrific. I’ve… ## [Dark Wolverine #88-89 and Punisher (titled Franken-Castle) #17-20 (2010)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/dark-wolverine-88-89-and-punisher-titled-franken-castle-17-20-2010/) _2026-08-21 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ This series was retitled Franken-Castle for these issues, just to make it hard to alphabetize your collection. Frank is revived from the dead after having been cut into bits by Daken. He’s got the magical bloodstone for a heart, which gives him augmented strength and durability. He immediately goes after Daken, for revenge. He hits Daken with a truck and a train. He is about ready to kill him when… ## [Marvel Comics Index #4 - Jim Steranko cover](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/21-marvel-comics-index-4-jim-steranko.html) _2026-08-21 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Jim Steranko Marvel Comics Index v1 #1, 1977 - An information resource for all Fantastic Four issues to date, this index boasts a colorful Jim Steranko cover. Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl and the Silver Surfer are prominently featured, while the Thing and Human Torch are relegated to the background. Still, the layout and figure drawing are highly unusual, but nonetheless compelling. - - -… ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/70mIu6wFw1g8) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Cosplay of the Day](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/cosplay-of-the-day-134/) _2026-08-21 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Sweetheart Diary #1 - 1st issue](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/sweetheart-diary-1-1st-issue.html) _2026-08-21 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Sweetheart Diary #1 Sweetheart Diary v1 #1, 1949 - In the first issue of this romance series, Paula feels self-pity despite a decent life and upbringing. Her crush on a bus driver named Danny goes nowhere until she can change her ways. I admit the "Last Stop" sign in the opening panel (see interior page below) is a clever use of metaphor. Like many Fawcett romance titles, the cover is adorned with… ## [Silly Symphonies #4 - Al Hubbard art + Movie adaptation](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/silly-symphonies-4-al-hubbard-art-movie.html) _2026-08-20 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Silly Symphonies #4 Silly Symphonies v1 #4, 1954 - Walt Disney's Dumbo premiered in theaters in 1941 and later that year its first comic book adaptation appeared in Four Color #17 . Over a decade later, Al Hubbard does a phenomenal job with this second adaptation. Better than the first, his artwork captures the drama, excitement and tenderness of the original film. Although devoid of any splash… ## [Cosplay of the Day](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/cosplay-of-the-day-129/) _2026-08-20 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Amazing Adventures v3 #3 - Jack Kirby art](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2009/05/amazing-adventures-v3-3-jack-kirby-art.html) _2026-08-20 · Unknown · Pencil Ink_ Amazing Adventures v3 #3 Amazing Adventures v3 #3 featuring the Inhumans and Black Widow , 1970 - On the intriguing opening page, the Mandarin peers at the Inhumans through a complex spying device. Jack Kirby 's technological designs were often brilliantly creative and this one is no exception. His layouts and pacing also seem more manageable compared to previous issues. One odd moment, though, is… ## [Punisher MAX: Butterfly One-Shot (2010)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/punisher-max-butterfly-one-shot-2010/) _2026-08-20 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ In another MAX universe story, Punisher kills an assassin named Butterfly. ## [The Question #1 - 1st issue](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/question-1-1st-issue.html) _2026-08-20 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ The Question #1 The Question v1 #1, 1987 - Obsessed with rooting out corruption, reporter Vic Sage will go any lengths to get information and make it public. When a damning videotape needs to be secured, he dons a featureless face as the Question and violently wrests it from a gang of thugs. Introduced in Blue Beetle in the 1960s, this first issue starts the Question's first self-titled series.… ## [KA-ZAR AND ZABU by the great Sean Murphy (2008)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/ka-zar-and-zabu-by-the-great-sean-murphy/) _2026-08-20 · Berkeley Place · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Cosplay of the Day](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/cosplay-of-the-day-123/) _2026-08-19 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Tales from the Crypt #24 - Wally Wood art](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2020/07/tales-from-crypt-24-wally-wood-art-red.html) _2026-08-19 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Tales From the Crypt #24 Tales from the Crypt v1 #24 , 1951 - Upon hearing of a young woman's inheritance, Ralph Kearns woos her and takes her for his wife. Still not content, he kills her wealthy uncle and makes it look like an accident. Wally Wood 's opening panel is a departure from his usual style, but effective nonetheless. Still honing his craft, Wood adds plenty of background detail… ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/r1v0eq8mcjP6) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Amazing Spider-Man #623-624 (2010): 1st Simple Simon](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/amazing-spider-man-623-624-2010-1st-simple-simon/) _2026-08-19 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ASpM took a two-issue break from the Gauntlet tie-ins so that Spidey could get laid and Morbius could kill his long-term girlfriend, but now we’re back. This time: Vulture. Only this isn’t the original–it’s the new, red one. Rather than being an old man looking for relevance, he’s a hyper-serious, ultra violent scavenger. He’s not as much fun to read about. But at least we get an opening sequence… ## [Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1-4 (2009)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/lockjaw-and-the-pet-avengers-1-4-2009/) _2026-08-19 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ No, this is not canon. But it is wonderful. I’m including it here because I highly recommend getting it for your kids. If kids still read at all. Or read it to them. You’ll dig it, too. Not canon. Basic story: Lockjaw finds the Mind Gem, which makes him smart enough to then seek out the rest of the Infinity Stones so that Mr. Fantastic can then safeguard them all against Thanos. To help him, he… ## [John Wayne Adventure Comics #29 - Al Williamson / Frank Frazetta reprint](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2016/05/john-wayne-adventure-comics-29-al.html) _2026-08-19 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ John Wayne Adventure Comics #29 John Wayne Adventure Comics v1 #29, 1955 - Several stories in this edition were published in previous issues. This includes "Black Gold", an Al Williamson / Frank Frazetta tale from John Wayne Adventure Comics #4 . - - - - - - - - - - Home / Frazetta / Williamson / John Wayne Adventure / Western e b a y \> this comic Frazetta \> comics \> books / Williamson \> comics \>… ## [Marvel Preview #21 - Steve Ditko art](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2014/07/marvel-preview-21-steve-ditko-art.html) _2026-08-18 · Unknown · Pencil Ink_ Marvel Preview #21 Marvel Preview v1 #21 presents Moon Knight , 1980 - Backing up the main Moon Knight feature, a Shroud solo story pits the hero against an eclectic criminal called the Crooked Man. Steve Ditko 's graphic style works superbly in black and white, filling the pages with high contrasts and intense linework. The Shroud's flowing cape and powers of enveloping darkness are artfully… ## [Some X-Men by Evan Shaner](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/some-x-men-by-evan-shaner/) _2026-08-18 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Marines Attack #1 - 1st issue](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/marines-attack-1-1st-issuez.html) _2026-08-18 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Marines Attack #1 Marines Attack v1 #1, 1964 - Post World War Two, a GI goes to the home of his buddy, who died saving him during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Introducing himself to his widow, he recounts the details and sheer heroism of her fallen husband. Charlton comics introduces one of several war titles during the 1960s. All stories in this first issue were drawn by Sam Glanzman. Cover by… ## [Nation X #4 (2010)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/nation-x-4-2010/) _2026-08-18 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ By the time we get the fourth issue of Nation X, we’re nearly done with the big “Second Coming” event and it’s pretty clear Utopia won’t be a thing anymore. This issue has four stories and brings back fan-favorite Doop, the Stepford Cuckoos making their fellow X-Men believe they are inside horror films, Warpath protecting the kitchen from some kids who want to steal ice cream, and Namor catching a… ## [Twisted Tales - comic series checklist](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2011/10/twisted-tales-comic-series-checklist.html) _2026-08-18 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ - - - - - - - - - - Twisted Tales v1 Pacific / Eclipse 1982-84 1 - 1st issue key 2 - Wrightson cover, Ploog art 3,4 5 - Corben cover favorite 6-8 9 - 1st Eclipse issue 10 - Wrightson art - - - - - - - - - - Home / Pacific / Eclipse ## [Cosplay of the day](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/cosplay-of-the-day-117/) _2026-08-18 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Cosplay of the Day](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/cosplay-of-the-day-104/) _2026-08-17 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ ## [Sea Devils #1 - 1st issue](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/17-sea-devils-1-1st-issue.html) _2026-08-17 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Sea Devils #1 Sea Devils v1 #1, 1961 - After their first appearance in Showcase #27 and two subsequent issues, the team of adventurers finally get their own series. In this first issue , Hollywood hires the Sea Devils to fight a robot based on the mythical Octopus Man. Unfortunately, the actual one shows up to pose a real danger to the quartet. Written by Robert Kanigher, a separate story ("Secret… ## [Amazing Spider-Man #622 (2010): Martine dies](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/amazing-spider-man-622-2010-martine-dies/) _2026-08-17 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ Last issue, Black Cat went through a lot of trouble to help Spider-Man reclaim a vial of his own blood from Mr. Negative. This issue starts after Spidey spent the night with her and woke to find that she’d taken the blood from him and sold it(?!) Spidey is fixated on his precious bodily fluids I mean, I guess that’s pretty funny and true to character but…Wow. Spidey is pretty naive. So this issue… ## [Teen-age Romances #41 - Matt Baker cover](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2016/01/teen-age-romances-41-matt-baker-cover.html) _2026-08-17 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Matt Baker Teen-age Romances v1 #41 , 1955 - Not your typical beach scene, this young couple seems to have come at the spur of the moment. Though not attired in swimwear, their summer clothing still reveals plenty of skin. Matt Baker captures the moment's serenity, but both his drawi ng and layout pale compared to his other works from the same era. The loose green fencing adds a rigid counterpoint… ## [Amazing Spider-Man #78 - 1st Prowler](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/16-amazing-spider-man-78-1st-prowler.html) _2026-08-16 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Amazing Spider-Man #78 Amazing Spider-Man v1 #50, 1967 - Hobie Brown, hired to be a window washer, aspires to be something more. Modifying his newly invented gadgets for climbing buildings, he becomes the Prowler . He proceeds to steal the Daily Bugle's payroll at the same time as Peter Parker's visit to J. Jonah Jameson. This Stan Lee story was drawn by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. - - - - -… ## [FSC: DREADSTAR #1](https://tombrevoort.com/2026/08/16/fsc-dreadstar-1/) _2026-08-16 · Tom Brevoort · The Tom Brevoort Experience_ In 1982, the comic book marketplace was expanding. The Direct Sales network of comic book specialty shops had proven itself as a viable alternative to mainstream newsstand distribution, and so suddenly all sort of publishers were jumping into this new market with a variety of releases, some more polished than others. It was an exciting … Continue reading FSC: DREADSTAR #1 → ## [BC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #1](https://tombrevoort.com/2026/08/16/bc-battlestar-galactica-1/) _2026-08-16 · Tom Brevoort · The Tom Brevoort Experience_ My grade school friend David Steckel was a huge fan of the science fiction media of the time, in particular STAR WARS and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. In fact, that’s a huge part of how we became friends in the first place. Having seen me making my own home-grown comic books, David wanted to enlist my help … Continue reading BC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #1 → ## [BHOC: AVENGERS #19](https://tombrevoort.com/2026/08/16/bhoc-avengers-19/) _2026-08-16 · Tom Brevoort · The Tom Brevoort Experience_ One of the things that the Batcave comic book shop was notable for during this late 1970s period was in having affordable copies of relatively old and key comics. These were typically more well-read copies, but for my purposes, i didn’t care. there was some elusive magic in holding an actual vintage book from a … Continue reading BHOC: AVENGERS #19 → ## [Morning Glories #1 - 1st issue](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/morning-glories-1-1st-issue.html) _2026-08-16 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Morning Glories #1 Morning Glories v1 #1, 2010 - Six new students arrive at the Morning Glory Academy preparatory school, each academically gifted and coming from different places. Weirdly enough, Casey, Zoe, Hunter, Jun, Jade and Ike share the same birthday. As they adjust to their new surroundings, they also get a sense of something sinister in the air. This first issue was written by Nick… ## [Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos One-Shot (2009)](https://earthsmightiestblog.com/sgt-fury-and-his-howling-commandos-one-shot-2009/) _2026-08-16 · ekko · Earth's Mightiest Blog_ This one-shot goes back to Fury s WWII days. Fury s team drops behind enemy lines and faces down a Baron Strucker super-tank. Fighting alongside them is a Black Widow agent. She s never seen again, but it s nice to see one operating during WWII. Not sure we ve seen that before. It s macho and gritty, with gore. The script is decent and the art is well-above average. If you like war comics, this… ## [Black Lightning #1 - 1st appearance](http://pencilink.blogspot.com/2026/08/black-lightning-1-1st-appearance.html) _2026-08-16 · Ted Ignacio @ Pencil Ink · Pencil Ink_ Black Lightning #1 Black Lightning v1 #1, 1977 - Retiring from the Olympics, Jefferson Pierce becomes a teacher at an inner city school. At Garfield High, drugs run rampant thanks to the mysterious syndicate known as the One Hundred. Pierce takes matters into his own hands as Black Lightning . This first issue was written by Tony Isabella and drawn by Trevor Von Eeden and Frank Springer. Cover by…