When Graeme McMillan introduced to the comics blogosphere the wondrous comic book cover pictured below, Rose and I leapt into action and purchased a copy of From Beyond the Unknown #23 from eBay. (We also got Eddie Campbell’s The Eyeball Kid #1, a bunch of the Doom Patrol runs of Grant Morrison and Rachel Pollack [mostly Rachel Pollack], and special extra surprise freebies Foxfire #1 and The Phoenix Resurrection Genesis #1 [both of which are Ultra Gold Limited Edition! awesome!]. Both of the extra special freebies are apparently X-Men comics, despite having been published by Malibu Comics. What is Malibu?)
I’ve not had a chance to read “World of Doomed Spacemen!” or “Language-Master of Space!” yet, but “Secret of the Man-Ape” alone is worth whatever we spent. Expect a full review very very soon. Maybe even a full transcript, because everybody should read this story! I am disappointed to say that the ape’s reason for checking out those three particular books (he apparently actually checks them out in the story, rather than holding up the library with a gun) is disappointing. The rest of the story more than makes up for it, though!
Shane says:
For a good read from Malibu comics check out Firearm by James Robinson (of Starman fame). Go here for a sort history of the company.
— 30 March 2004 at 1:30 am (Permalink)
Shane says:
whoops link didn’t work..
http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/malibu.htm
— 30 March 2004 at 1:30 am (Permalink)
Bruce Baugh says:
Steven, you are my hero of the day and I love you forever for the rest of the day. I eagerly look forward to your review.
— 30 March 2004 at 1:59 am (Permalink)
Steven says:
Shane, thanks for the info. Bruce, thanks for the love! And stop reading this and read my review!
— 30 March 2004 at 3:35 am (Permalink)