Warlord #8 (Sep.1977)

Dear Editor,

Warlord #8 was a ton of fun to read. You had me hooked at the two page inner cover with the pterodactyls swooping down to attack. It was fantastic.

The fight scenes were epic but my favorite panel was just after they fought the robots and Machiste asks "What were those things?" To which Morgan replies "Robots! Sort of… man-made slaves!" "All slaves are man-made, Morgan!"

But, I do have a question. How does Mariah's outfit stay in place? The way I see it is that there are two options: either, her outfit is painted on and we can't tell be cause of the Comics Code, or, she has a super power to allow fabric to adhere to her skin.

Thanks for the fun read,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Alpha Flight #3 (Oct. 1983)

Dear Editor,

I picked up Alpha Flight #3 because of it's awesome cover. And when I read what was inside I wasn't disappointed.

The story itself was decent. I feel like I'm coming into it in the middle (since I haven't read the previous issues) but I certainly want to read more. I also dug the back story for The Master. The phrase "once a jerk—always a jerk" comes to mind.

I also liked Gaurdian's back story that you through in there too. But it did have me wondering why the appearance of the Fantastic Four gave him his "purpose"—his impetus to become Guardian. Was it that he didn't want to be out done by Reed Richards? Or, was it that he wasn't creative enough to think of giving himself super powers before that point?

Either way, I'll be looking forward to reading more Alpha Flight.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• Alpha Flight Vol 1 3 (Marvel Database)

Weird War Tales #79 (Sep. 1979)

Dear Editor,

"The Gods Themselves" from WWT #79 was epic! I loved it. One amazing warrior fighting off an army of the gods. It was fantastic. You've got to make more like this!

The other stories in the book were pretty good too. All and all, this might be one of the strongest issues of WWT I've read in a while. Keep up the good work

Your loyal reader,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Uncanny X-Men #176 (Dec. 1983)

Dear Chris and Louise

X-Men #176 was pretty cool. Giant squids are awesome!

But, there is one frame where Cyclops seems to have his one eye open but no beam is coming out of it. Could it be that Cyclop's eye beams only go off when both eyes are open? I mean it would be pretty crazy for him to just discover this now but I guess it's possible.

Thanks for the fun issue,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 176 (Marvel Database)

Tales of Sword and Sorcery Featuring Dagar the Invincible #1 (Oct. 1972)

Dear Editor,

Dagar issue #1 was pretty good. It was certainly packed pull of action. I really dug the bad guy Ostellon. I find myself hoping that he somehow is not dead and will come back.

I also have to say that the ending was great. I did not see it coming and it was a nice surprise.

I will certainly be looking for more Dagar stories in the future.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Phantom Stranger #23 (Feb. 1973)

Dear Editor,

I enjoyed the Phantom Stranger stories in issue #23.

Panic in the Night was a lot of fun but I kind of wish I knew more about that pipe organ with the ability to kill the Stranger. I'm left to assume that it plays some sort of magical tone that only the Stranger can hear. Some sort of dark tone that lures him to his final resting place forcing him to fight back through great pain.

I do have one request about The Spawn of Frankenstein. Do you really have to write Dr. Thirteen as such a jerk? This is supposed to be a smart man that addresses a situation with sharp skeptical mind. Why then would he assume that the monster was evil right away? I think he is better than that.

Your reader,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• Phantom Stranger Vol 2 23 (DC Comics Database)

Weird War Tales #101 (Jul. 1981)

Dear Editor,

G.I. Robot! Yes! That was fantastic. I even love that J.A.K.E., the robot, has enough firepower to take out a squad of troops and two tanks. I want more.

The story Twice a Traitor was also pretty great. Always nice to see Nazis get messed with by their own war crimes.

Push-Button Hero was also a lot of fun. That little combat calculator that they have made me wonder if we can do that with technology now. Could we have a smart phone that gives solid tactical plans based on available data. Sounds like a something that would get a DARPA grant if it doesn't already exist.

This was just a great issue.

Thanks!
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• Weird War Tales Vol 1 101 (DC Comic Database)

The Incredible Hulk #164 (Jun. 1973)

Dear Editor,

Dang! I did not see the ending of Incredible Hulk #164 coming. I'm not sure how the big guy is going to get out of this one. I can't wait to get my hands on the next issue.

There is something I don't completely understand though. The Hulk is swimming home in the Artic Ocean and bumps into a US submarine. Now, before the sub has a chance to do anything the Hulk attacks it. I think this may be the first time that I've seen the Hulk throw the first punch. He normally tries to not bother things that leave him alone.

But what I really think is that the Hulk was just hungry. I mean he's been swimming for miles, burning tons of carbs, and here comes this "giant fish". Dude was just thinking about getting some dinner.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• Incredible Hulk Vol 1 164 (Marvel Database)
• The Incredible Hulk #164 (Grand Comics Database)

The Spectacular Spider-Man #30 (May 1979)

Dear Editor,

I don't think that The Spectacular Spider-Man #30 was a good place to jump into the story. There were so many references to past events that my head is spinning. There were clones of clones that want revenge for the lost love of the person that their clone loved.

And, since when did clones start having super powers? Aren't they supposed to be copies of somebody else? So if the original didn't have powers where did the clone's powers come from. That is like putting a $1 bill in a coping machine and having a $20 bill come out.

But the issue wasn't all that bad. Spidey had some good one-liners. And, it is always nice to see a bumbling second rate villian like the Darter get some time on the pages.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol 1 30 (Marvel Database)

The Twilight Zone #74 (Nov. 1976)

Dear Mr. Serling,

I just read Twilight Zone #76 and I'm interested in the theme that I found running through all the stories. All of them seemed to have an immoral person paying up for their sins. But as I read the stories I couldn't help but think about the stories' creators. It seems like this focus on justice must have come from somewhere.

Maybe your writers see themselves as getting slighted by people like the characters in these stories. Maybe they like to picture these people getting what they deserve.

If I may offer some unsolicited advice: Do your best to avoid people that don't make you happy. If you are spending time around people like the ones in the story try to find a way out of that situation.

Thanks for the fun issue.

Your friend,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Jonah Hex #49 (Jun. 1981)

Dear Editor,

Jonah Hex #49 certainly gives you a clear picture of the type of man Jonah is. He thinks fast—saves the horses from the fire. He says what he needs to say—lies to his wife. And, he loves his work—takes on an extra bounty for some "pocket money." It certainly makes you wonder what type of kid he will raise.

Also, I loved the story of Bat Lash. I've been noticing Len Wein's name appears on a lot of stories I like. He certainly did a good job on this one. I want to get the next issue as much to find out about Bat as about Mr. Hex.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• Jonah Hex Vol 1 49 (DC Comics Database)

Swamp Thing #45 (Feb. 1986)

Dear Karen,

Swamp Thing #45 left me feeling very… unsettled. I have a feeling that was the point.

It was a great haunted house story. I loved the line "The sound of the hammers must never stop." The best part was when you proved in the epilogue that they never will.

I've been hearing about Swamp Thing from my friends for a while now and I have to say that you certainly delivered. I want to read more.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• Swamp Thing Vol 2 45 (DC Comics Database)

The Eternals #4 (Oct. 1976)

Dear Mr. Kirby,

I'm really digging The Eternals. I just finished issue #4. The deviants are totally awesome! I love that their plan is working. Lets go show those space gods who's the boss!

Your friend,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Secrets of Sinister House #6 (Sept. 1972)

Dear Eve,

Thanks for Sinister House #6. I really liked When is Tomorrow Yesterday? It was a lot of fun to watch a magician with a portal through time use his magic to heal others. And the twist at the end, just like it should be, I didn't see it coming. Well played.

Oh, and can you tell Ed Ramos that I really liked his pencils in Brief Reunion!

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Uncanny X-Men #175 (Nov. 1983)

Dear Louise and Chris,

X-Men #175 was fantastic! Cyclops versus the X-Men! It really showed you why Cyclops was the leader. He wasn't stronger than any of them but he was able to play the situation to his advantage.

I loved that he targeted Wolverine first cause he was the biggest threat. The fact that I completely agree has me a little worried though. Am I turning into a Wolverine fanboy?

Also, thank you for the use of thought bubbles. It is great to be able to get the inner monologue of characters. Without thought bubbles it would have just been Cyclops kicking butt with no real explanation of what he was doing. He was being hunted so he couldn't talk and give away his position. Putting his thoughts in words really made it clear that he did have a plan.

Thanks for a great issue. I can't wait to get my hands on more!

Your likely fanboy,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

From Beyond the Unknown #6 (Sep. 1970)

Dear Editor,

I really liked the story The Runaway Space-Train! in From Beyond the Unknown #6. I can remember family vacations where I wished I was abducted by aliens. And, thinking back about it now, maybe there were a few that I was!

Thanks for the fun read,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

DC Super-Stars #18 (Feb. 1978)

Dear Editor,

I just finished reading DC Super-Stars #18 with Deadman and The Phantom Stranger. I have to say, if I was Deadman I might think that the Stranger upstaged me a bit. Sure Deadman was in there saving the world too but all the cool pictures and lines were the Stranger's

I didn't read the referenced Phantom Stranger #41 but is that what happened there too? Is that why Deadman attacked the Stranger when he first saw him? I mean I get it. The Stranger is an omniscient man of mystery while Deadman is a dude that can't even manage to die successfully. If I were Deadman I might feel a bit jealous too

I dug the story though. But, I do have one question: What state is the town of Rutland in? You know, the town where the story happens. Because, I want to make sure to avoid that place—especially on Halloween.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Brave and the Bold #156 (Nov. 1979)

Dear Editor,

I'll be honest with you, I'm not a huge Batman fan. At times, particularly around Commissioner Gordon, he seems a little too well adjusted to be dressed as a bat. Then I read Brave and the Bold #156.

This did have some of that smiling—"Gordon's my buddy"—Batman in it. But, it also had him duking it out with people and scaring stoolies. Now that is a Batman I can get behind.

I guess Dr. Fate was in the issue too. But, that part was kind of forgettable. It was like Batman and Fate were on parallel train tracks—they were going to the same place but barely interacted. Maybe next B&B Batman can interact with his partner for more than two pages?

Thanks for the good read though. If you stay on this course you might gain a faithful reader.

Your almost fan,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The House of Mystery #233 (Jul. 1975)

Dear Cain,

Issue #233 was a whole lot of fun. Both the stories were great.

I think my favorite part of Cake was the was the Insto-Slice by Hydra-Ram. I wish I was the person that thought of using a hydraulic ram to cut a cake. Though I am glad that I don't have to do the clean-up.

In It's Hell! I liked how the cops didn't seem to really have too much of an issue accepting that the man hired a sorcerer to kill his wife. I guess that the cops that live around the House of Mystery are used to that sort of thing by now. Do they even bother coming out to your house any more?

Thanks for another great read,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Fantastic Four #229 (Apr. 1981)

Dear editor,

I've never been much of a Fantastic Four fan. I'm not sure why but they always seemed to annoy me somehow. So, when I picked up FF #229 I wasn't expecting much. But boy was I wrong. It was great!

The first thing that I liked about this issue was that when the weirdness started to happen and the four went to the Baxter Building they were greeted by an angry mob. The mob accused them of causing the problems. Then it got better when they went inside and discovered that the mob was right. Finally, taking that high not even higher the FF were confronted with a being that completely and utterly defeated them.

It was truly epic. I kind of want to get the next issue just to see what happens but I'm not sure. Leaving the FF defeated and almost hopeless is kind of where I want this story to end.

Thanks!
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Weird War Tales #93 (Nov. 1980)

Dear Editor,

I finished WWT #93 the other day and I have to say that I enjoyed it.

The Creature Commandos are great. I dig how they all hate Lt. Shrieve. But, it does make me wonder why they all follow his orders. At some point wouldn't Shrieve just end up "accidentally" getting killed in battle?

I also really liked Life Hangs by a Thread. Good luck charms never seemed to work for me but maybe that's just because I'm not a pilot in WWII.

Thanks for another great issue,
Jeff King,
Pittsburgh, PA

The Incredible Hulk #163 (May 1973)

Dear Editor,

I enjoyed reading Hulk #163. The introduction of the Gremlin was neat. But, I think my favorite part was the Hulk talking. He really doesn't have much in the way of inner monologue does he? That's cool though. I liked how he is this unstoppable being but at the same time all he wants is to be left alone and that even in the arctic he can't get what he wants.

I'll be looking forward to getting my hands on the next issue.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Brave and the Bold #133 (Apr. 1977)

Dear Editor,

I had a lot of fun reading B&B #133. I don't normally pick up the title but I wanted to check out Deadman. I love how his possessions seem to creep everybody out but Batman.

It is kind of shocking that Deadman practically killed that guy. I guess you could argue that he didn't know how the crime boss would react but, I don't know. I mean, he was walking into a crime boss's bedroom carrying a gun and saying some pretty creepy things. It's not that surprising that the guy he was possessing got shot.

But it does have me interested to read more B&B and more Deadman.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Defenders #17 (Nov. 1974)

Dear Marvel,

I picked up Defenders 17 just to check it out. Man, did I get my money's worth. The fight and banter between Dr. Strange and Nighthawk on one side and Power Man on the other was fantastic. The best line was Nighthawk says he is going to blacken both of Power Man's eyes, to which Power Man replies "Too late, joker! My eyes came black—like the rest of me!"

Then that final two page spread with the Wrecking Crew—fantastic!

I can't wait to get my hands on the next issue.

Thanks a ton,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Twilight Zone #60 (Nov. 1974)

Dear Mr. Serling,

I just finished reading The Twilight Zone issue #60. You really packed this issue full of stories. Those four stories weren't short either.

I think my favorite was Please Wait for The Death Tone. I love it when the bad guys make cause there own downfall but don't know that it was them. It is always fun to watch.

Thanks for the great read.

Your loyal fan,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Showcase #22 (Oct. 1959)

Dear Editor,

First, I need to thank you for reprinting Showcase #22. It was great to read the first Green Lantern stories.

I really liked how the book didn't have just a single story—it had three. All of the stories were pretty good. I particularly liked how Hal tries and fails to get the girl in every story.

I do kind of wish that the stories had more information about the villans. Maybe some simple motivations, why do they want to attack Ferris Aviation? I guess we did get that a little in the third story with the missile but even then it wasn't all that much.

And about that missile… how is it that GL couldn't blast it because it was yellow but he could catch it in his net? I mean wouldn't the missile go right though the net too. I guess the net must have caught that little red tip of the missile. GL got really luck there.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

House of Mystery #220 (Dec. 1973)

Dear Cain,

After reading House of Mystery #220 I'm glad to see that I'm not the only person that finds butterflies to be a little creepy. I mean they are beautiful at a distance. But, close up, like under a magnifying glass, they kind of look monstrous. And after reading the story They Hunt Butterflies, Don't They? I did some research. There really are carnivorous butterflies. They really do exist. Like I said—creepy.

I also liked The Hunter. I like stories about horrible people letting their sin guide them to their downfall. But, maybe next time instead of a big game hunter it could be a billionaire CEO that lets their desires defeat them. That would certainly be an issue worth reading.

Thanks for another fun time at the house.

Your friend,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Beware #7 (Mar. 1974)

Dear Editor,

I'm a fan of the Beware line of '50s horror reprints. Most of the issues that I've read have been the normal mystery with a twist at the end. But, Beware #7, this was the first one that left me feeling a little unsettled.

Double Feature was the type of story I was expecting—creepy with a fun twist ending. The same with Storm Walkers but with out as good of an execution. Then I got to When Warren Woke up. I don'' know why but that just really creeped me out. And finally was The Lonely man. The last page of that one gave me a chill.

Thanks for this great collection.

Greatfully yours,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Eternals #3 (Sep.1976)

Dear Mr. Kirby,

I just read The Eternals #3 and I have to say you certainly have me interested here. The main character Ikaris is neat and all but the Deviants are really what I want to read more about. I want to see if their plan to act as the Devil will work on the humans to get them to fight the celestial—the space god.

But, back to Ikaris. There is some stuff I don't understand about him. He changes from his t-shirt and jeans into something more simple. But that more simple outfit is a blue full body unitard, with a chest harness, kilt, red knee high boots, and red gauntlets. Maybe it's just me but that doesn't seem more simple.

Then there is another thing about him. So he just rescued this girl from a 50 imprisonment. A rescue that means she will never see her father ever again. Of course, she is distraught and upset. So how does he react to this? He jumps out of the plane that he is flying with his mind and shows off his ability to fly—almost giving the girl a panic attack in the process. I don't get what he was thinking. Was it "I know how I can help her. I'll give her a panic attack. That will get her mind off loosing her dad." Or was it "This girl is bringing me down with all her bad vibes. I need some head space. I'm jumping out of this plane." Either option it is pretty clear that Ikaris, an eternal, is not human.

Even with Ikaris's weirdness I am looking forward to reading more and finding out what happens.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Uncanny X-Men #174 (Oct. 1983)

Dear Louise and Chris,

Oh man, X-Men 174 certainly had me wanting to read more. On its face it may look like not much happened in the issue. But it asked so many questions that I simply must read the next one: Will Scott join the Starjammers? Why can't the Prof. read Madelyne's mind? Since when could Kitty fly? What's up with Storm? Who was that preacher on the plane? And of course what happened at that ending?

I recently read an issue of The Avengers where they had a similar issue. The plot simply had less action than you would expect. The thing is they didn't pull off what you did here. They had me wanting to put down the comic and never pick up the title again. But here I just can't wait.

So a job well done. You are clearly a notch above the rest.

Your continued reader,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Weird Secret Origins (Oct. 2004)

Dear Editor,

Wow, Weird Secret Origins is a fantastic anthology. Let me just go down the list of stories that you included in there: Dr. Fate, Enchantress, Animal Man, Congorilla, El Diablo, and Spectre. Then there are also mini explanations on Bizarro World and Metamorpho. It's a ton.

I will say some of these stories feel very dated. I mean, Dr. Fate's story is like a collection of all the things I don't like about golden age comics. For that part the sexism in Spector's origin is also astonishing.

On a whole this is a great read. The stories span an interesting spectrum from fun adventures to bizarre to dark and almost sinister. Animal Man and Congorilla are on the fun adventure side. Then, Enchantress is a little bizarre. And, of course El Diablo and Spectre are on the dark side.

I think the biggest surprise for me in this book was El Diablo. I've tended to stay away from the western books. I just assumed that the would be all the same story over and over. But, if I can find more stories like El Diablo's origin I would certainly want to put them into my regular cycle.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Demon #16 (Jan. 1974)

Dear Jack,

The Demon #16 was a lot of fun to read. It had a ton of great action. However, my favorite part was when Warly was tricking Glenda. It's interesting that he didn't lie the whole time. Is that a limitation of his? It would be neat if he was an evil man who's greatest power was to tell the truth that he wanted you to hear. I mean what could be more treacherous than that?

I wonder what Morgaine's plan was for Etrigan. It sure looked like she was enjoying torturing him but I doubt that was her end goal. Maybe it was to try and get the Philosopher's Stone but that doesn't seem like enough for her either. I guess I'm just going to have to keep reading to see what she really wants.

Greatfully your reader,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Avengers #175 (Sep. 1978)

Dear Editor,

Please congratulate Cockrum and Austin on the amazing cover for Avengers 175. While you are at it, extend that to Wenzel, Marcos, and Rache—the inside of the issue was beautiful as well.

But, I'm sorry to say that this may be the first and last time I pick up an Avengers comic from around this time. Nothing happened in the whole issue. I understand that when telling a prolonged story that some issues may have less happening than others. However, here we have an example of not a single plot point being hit. They spent the whole issue asking a single question and getting no answer. The only thing that did happen was the reader being shown some minor insight into the current antagonist. But this information could have been shown at anytime and wasn't significant enough to have it's own issue.

Please, I beg you, have the heroes do more! They could get in a fight. They could find an important clue. They could do anything. They just need to move the story forward. Please…

Regretfully your reader,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Green Lantern #76 (Apr. 1970)

Dear Editor,

First, let me say thank you for making this reprint. The original costs more than 6 months of my comic budget. Without this reprint this story would have been almost certainly out of my reach.

It is nice to see heroes trying to take on some real issues. And, it's great to see them get the best of that horrible landlord. But, what would have been even better is if they couldn't have just sent him to jail. What if he didn't try to kill the green guys? What if he didn't break any laws? How would the heroes have handled that?

The comic touched on this a little but real issues can sometime have legal answers that are diametrically opposed to the moral answers. I would really love to see Green Lantern have to deal with those issues.

This comic certainly has me wanting to read more about these adventures of Green Lantern and Green Arrow. I hope I can get my hands on some.

Thanks!
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Phantom Stranger #3 (Oct. 1969)

Dear Editor,

I just read The Phantom Stranger #3. This was the first time I read a Phantom Stranger comic. It is an interesting format. It's neat how the book is like an anthology comic but the stories are from the point of view of the characters. I dig the idea.

The execution however, was not great. The first two stories were kind of flat in my opinion. They just didn't draw me in. But, the third one was great. I was there the whole time wondering what was going to happen next.

I do have a question though. There is one frame, just after Phantom Stranger saves Dr. Thirteen from the ax man where it looks like the Phantom Stranger shot the ax man with a yellow light. Is that what happened? It isn't really clear. Neither Thirteen nor the Phantom Stranger say anything about. It could have just been the Phantom Stranger pointing at the ax man while the artist highlighted him… I don't know. But I would like to. A little help?

I realize this might not be the most positive letter you've received. But I'll tell you this: I can't wait to read more Phantom Stranger stories. I want to find out more about him. I dig him.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Uncanny X-Men #173 (Sep. 1983)

Dear Louise and Chris,

X-Men 173 was a fantastic Wolverine story. It had all the stuff it needed. He beat up people for information, he sneaked around a building, he had that epic fight with the Silver Samurai, and then with that twist at the end we got to see his sensitive side. It was all there.

I do have some questions though. First, did Storm just straight out kill that dude? I mean he wasn't a mutant and she hit him with a lightning bolt. Couldn't she have just slammed him into the wall with some wind?

Also, everybody is stunned that Cyclops shows up with Jean Grey's look-alike. But, none of his "friends" pull him aside and tell him that this doesn't seem healthy? The guy is dating somebody that looks like the doppelganger of his dead lover… that's messed up. The Prof. should maybe think about having a one-on-one with Scott.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

The Brave and the Bold #28 (Mar. 1960)

Dear Editor,

First, thanks for making the 1992 reprint of The Brave and the Bold #28. If you hadn't I'm not sure I would have been able to read this story.

I enjoyed the story. I must say that it feels very campy now. Was it originally written that way? I mean look at the character of the hipster Snapper. I have a hard time believing anybody actually talked that, with all those "ville"-s: "Antsville," "Tranceville," and "Speedsville." Isn't it a bit much?

Also, I would have liked to see more of what the world would have been like if Starro had taken over. It would have been neat to see how the League handled a world of mind controlled people.

That brings me to the best part of this story—Justice League of America. This is a fantastic team up. I love how there wasn't an origin story. It was just there. I want to read more!

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Weird War Tales #102 (Aug. 1981)

Dear Editor,

WWT 102, now that was a mixed bag. Dog Tag Lottery was decent but reminded me a lot of a twilight Zone episode called The Purple Testament. Grudge Match in the Grave was pretty confusing. A Wish to Die ended too soon. And, Astral Attackers felt flat.

But, the Creature Commandos story The Children's Crusade—fantastic! It had everything I could want from WWT: fighting, moral ambiguity, and an unexpected ending. More of this please!

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA