Alex Grand
@Comichistorians
Author of UNDERSTANDING SUPERHERO COMIC BOOKS. Host of LEGO ART: SPIDER-MAN. From Russo Bros’ SLUGFEST. In BBC, NPR, WSJ, New York Times & TODAY. CBH founder.
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In 1984, Bill Sienkiewicz began a remarkable tenure on the #NewMutants series, bringing a groundbreaking approach to the medium. He adeptly fused abstract emotional expression with tangible narratives, creating a stunning visual experience both on the covers and the pages within.
In 1968, the ambitious Spectacular #SpiderMan magazine launched with a duo of issues—first in stark black and white, then in vivid color, crafted by the renowned John Romita Sr., Stan Lee, and Jim Mooney. Despite the heavyweight creative team, sales were lackluster. The series’
In 1974, the #Watergate scandal intensified public disillusionment amidst rising inflation & crime rates. This skepticism birthed anti-heroes such as Gerry Conway's #Punisher & Len Wein's #Wolverine , reflecting societal mood thru comics. John Romita Sr., #Marvel 's art director at
#Cartoonist & #Feminist #TrinaRobbins talks about #WonderWoman , #MaryMarvel , and #BlondePhantom and #girl #comics ’ eventual day in the sun against the dominance of #XMen and #Batman in 1995. Trina’s awesome! And a true powerhouse #comicbook #historian !
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We've lost a legend with #TrinaRobbins ' passing. I first met her in 2018 at a comics event—her energy and expertise were incredible. She shared her insights on our podcast, supported my projects, and even endorsed my wife’s graphic novel. Trina’s impact was profound; she will be