By: Tarik Causay
My comic book collection I’ve always been a fan of art. I started drawing caricatures when I was younger. My aunt introduced me to comics. She gave me my first comic book collection. I was always into Marvel and DC Comics when I was younger. I started getting into other comic book companies as I got older and more into not only the art but into more of the writing also. During that time I would’ve never guessed that the comic book industry would grow into the billion-dollar business that it is today, having the merchandise, cartoons, blockbuster films, comic book conventions, this franchise continues to grow. I enjoy reading comic books; it’s a good pastime of mine. What was introduced as something for the younger generation during my days is now more targeted toward adults at the present time (as well as the children). Like any other book, to truly enjoy a comic book you must have a good imagination and connect with the characters that you’re reading about. It’s the same as watching a good movie with your favorite actor or actress. The fanfare of this franchise always brings about good debates such as which publishers or Universe is better between Marvel and DC, which are the top two sellers, known as “The Big Two”. Also good are other publishers such as Dark Horse, Image and IDW Publishing, just to name a few. During the 80’s when I started reading 2
comic books I had to purchase them from the newsstands and small neighborhood stores. During the 90’s we were able to purchase comics from Walgreens, comic book stores and through subscriptions offered on the back of the comic books – 10 issues were mailed to your home, 1 every month. Today you’re able to do the same but a lot of the pricing has changed and it’s much easier these days to just download your favorite story from the internet, and then there are phone applications such as ComiXology Comics, Marvel Comics, DC Comics and Comic Rack, (there are so many to choose from). This is a perfect example of how big the comic book franchise have grown. You can also read digital comics from ComiXology, Comic Vine and the publishers themselves. As a comic book collector, it’s always been better for me to have the book in hand. A majority of a collector’s books can be worth a lot of money, especially big storylines that have to do with one of their favorite characters or an anniversary issue, guest artist, guest characters etc.. For example “Death of Wolverine” (2014) was a big event for the Marvel publishers and fans. The books had different front covers – some of the prints were priced at $60, which to most was worth it. I will always be a fan of this industry and it’s safe to say that my comic book collecting days are far from over.
My favorite comic book story One of the most iconic heros of all time, Logan, better known as Wolverine, a mutant that was affiliated with the X-Men met his demise in one of my favorite comic book
Issue three showed a side of Logan that comic book readers rarely see. I personally thought that the story of Wolverine’s death should have been a little bit longer, but hey, it Keep ‘em. I’m done living forever. But tell Cornelius something, from me, make sure he knows I’m comin’. ~Logan
I’m good. Just needed to hear a friendly voice... ~Logan stories of all time “DEATH OF WOLVERINE”. The first issue is about the bounty that Wolverine has on his head where he encounters many enemies hungry for that big payment. This issue also includes commentary by Steve McNiven the penciller of the story. What I find very unique about the beginning page is that when you open it there is a full page that reads. “THE END”.
is what it is and I still enjoyed it at the end of the day. It took me a while to finish this story – the books came out monthly so I decided not to read the books until I had them all in my possesion.
In the second story, Logan gets closer to the client who wants him captured. Normally this would be a breeze for Logan but he’s now without his healing factor and Enough screwing around Viper. who’s the client?! ~Logan his adamantium skeleton which is why when he uses his claws it tears through his skin. He runs into some old enemies and friends in this issue, also included in this second bonus digital edition more interior sketches and commentary by Steve McNiven and a director’s cut of the story.
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This would’ve been a good story to transfer to the big screen. Reading comics, for me, is the chance to walk into another world, another time, and another dimension. “DEATH OF WOLVERINE” was like the death of Superman, or the day when the Joker killed Robin, or when Optimus Prime died! These were iconic characters, and so was Logan, better known to the world as Wolverine. (SNIKT)
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“DEATH OF WOLVERINE NIGHTCRAWLER” This comic is about Kurt dealing with the loss of his best friend who literally broke into heaven to bring him back to the land of the living. This isn’t about how Wolverine died, but how he lived and will be remembered by his best friend. (Stuart Conover)
My favorite comic book artist Humberto Ramos is a well known Mexican comic book penciller who did artwork for American comic books such as Spider Man, Amazing Spider Man, Superior Spider Man, Vendetta, Out There, Fairy Quest, the list goes on. He began his career in 1993, and was later hired by DC Comics. In 1998 Ramos co-founded the imprint Cliffhanger with other known comic book artist. Ramos’ first title was Crimson, which are the paper back books I have here. This story is about a young man who's trying to adjust to the life of being a vampire.
There’s a third installment to this story. Once I get a chance to purchase this third paperback my collection of Crimson will be complete.
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80's cartoons and comic books It was only right to add my favorite cartoons back from when I was a child. To this day, I'm still a diehard Transformers fan. I enjoy their comic books also.
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Transformers encyclopedia
During the 80's cartoons were at their best with characters like Voltron, Robotech, G.I.JOE, Transformers, He-Man, She-ra, TMNT, Visionaries, Mask, Thundercats and Defenders. These cartoons help boost their popularity to the comic book franchise.
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1982 cover Today, titles like Transformers and G.I. JOE are still going strong.
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Favorite comic book covers
Here are some of my favorite covers.
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Batman v Superman themed variant covers. #50
DEATH OF WOLVERINE #1 rare black & white Deadpool
Classic Wolverine vs Hulk #340
Spawn #227 anniversary issue 9
My favorite characters
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Daredevil: The Man Without Fear. The thing I like about DD is that he has know super powers, but due to an accident, he has highly super senses... did I mentioned he is blind? Lawyer by day, hero by night.
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Now who can ever forget our friendly neighborhood SpiderMan? He's one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Every one loves this wall crawler. With great power, comes great responsibility. ~Uncle Ben
This young lady right here can definitely stomp with the big dogs, in a nutshell she can hold her own with no problem. Princess Diana is one of the strongest being's in the DC universe.
What would Gotham City do without the cape crusader, Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight, Batman himself? Mr. “I am the night� will always rule.
Deadpool comes equipped with a healing power like his fellow mutant Wolverine. He's a skilled assassin, skilled in hand to hand combat and dead on with the heavy weaponry. His off the wall sense of humor puts the icing on the cake.
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