Back Issue Letters

Thursday, May 29, 2014

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

Sunday, May 25, 2014

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

Thursday, May 8, 2014

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

Sunday, May 4, 2014

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

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

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

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

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