The Incredible Hulk #167 (Sep. 1973)

Dear Steve and Herb,

The Incredible Hulk #167 left me with a question. I can't be the only one with this question. You must have received others asking the same thing.

The question is: if MODOK's giant body can only be defeated by the Hulk why not use this body to defeat everybody that isn't the Hulk? If this thing can take out the Avengers then do it! Take over the world! Once you've installed yourself as supreme ruler, then you can deal with the Hulk.

Just saying that for as giant as MODOK's brain is he seems to go about things poorly.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

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• Incredible Hulk Vol 1 167 (Marvel Wikia)
• Incredible Hulk 167 (Comic Vine)
• The Incredible Hulk (1968) #167 (comicbookdb)
• INCREDIBLE HULK (1962) #167 (Marvel)

1st Issue Special #9 (Dec. 1975)

Dear Editor,

You need to take the story from the Dr. Fate's 1^st Issue Special and make it into a movie. It was great!

It has everything that you would need in a Dr. Fate movie. There is are great magical action scenes. It has a flashback to an origin story that isn't too long. It has some romance with Inza. Now, if we could just make the whole movie look like Walt Simonson's drawings…

If it isn't clear I really liked the issue. Do you know where I can find more great Dr. Fate stories like this one?

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

Related Links

• 1st Issue Special Vol 1 9 (DC Wikia)

Weird War Tales #69 (Nov. 1978)

Dear Editor,

I just read Weird War Tales #69. It was a blast.

Out of all of the stories I think my favorite was "The Day After Doomsday". It was a great story of a man trying to survive hundreds of years after the apocalypse--running from mutants in a baron wasteland. Finally finding civilization. Only to have a great twist occur in the final panel.

Keep it coming!

Your fan,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

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• Weird War Tales Vol 1 69 (DC Wikia)
• Weird War Tales 69 (Comic Vine)

The Incredible Hulk #165 (Jul. 1973)

Dear Team,

The Incredible Hulk #165 was a fun read. The fight with Aquon was epic.

I particularly liked the ending. Where the huge people used to the preasures of the deep sea finally make it to the surface only to suffer from the reduced preasure. It was also great to see the mad scientist Captain Omen did have a heart and care about his son but was helpless to save him.

It did leave me wondering--is this a morality tale? If so what would the moral be? Beware what you wish for because it might be too good to be true? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks,
Jeff King
Pittsburgh, PA

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• Incredible Hulk Vol 1 165 (Marvel Wikia)
• Incredible Hulk 165 (Comic Vine)
• The Incredible Hulk (1968) #165 (comicbookdb)
• INCREDIBLE HULK (1962) #165 (Marvel)

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

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• 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