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21/07/2025

New video dropped!

📚 This Week on Crazy Curt Comics: Taking Risks with Two New Series! 🚛🖖*There’s something bold — maybe even political — about stepping outside the safety n...

21/07/2025

New video dropped…. Trying out two new series!
(I had to upload a new version because i accidently had random music play over the commentary in middle of video!)

📚 This Week on Crazy Curt Comics: Taking Risks with Two New Series! 🚛🖖*There’s something bold — maybe even political — about stepping outside the safety n...

20/07/2025

Comics & Coffee
Mug of the Day 50

Web of Spider-Man 1
Marvel 1985
Story by Louise Simonson
Art Greg LaRocque

When *Web of Spider-Man* #1 hit comic shops in April 1985, it arrived with high expectations. This issue marked the official replacement for *Marvel Team-Up* and promised fans a fresh creative direction that spotlighted Spider-Man solo, without the regular guest-star format. The debut issue stood out for its darker tone and moody artwork that captured Peter Parker’s emotional struggles—particularly his internal conflict about the alien symbiote suit he’d brought back from *Secret Wars*. This is the issue where Spidey finally sheds the black costume for good (or so he thought), locking it away in a bell tower in a now-iconic showdown. That black suit, of course, would evolve into one of Marvel’s greatest anti-heroes: Venom.

Fans and collectors have always held *Web of Spider-Man* #1 in high regard. While not ultra-rare, its historical significance makes it a steady favorite in comic collections, especially in high-grade condition. It also ushered in a third monthly Spider-Man title during a peak period of '80s Marvel momentum. Critics at the time appreciated the book’s attempt to give Spider-Man a more grounded, street-level feel, and today, it still resonates as a transitional moment in the mythos. Whether you’re a Spidey fan, a Venom completist, or just someone who loves a moody, nostalgic comic cover, this one definitely deserves a spot on the shelf— or or maybe revisiting this issue by opening up and give it a read along with an amazing cup of coffee in a comic book mug, of course!

Thank for reading, webheads! Peace Out! ✌🏼

19/07/2025

Comics & Coffee
Mug of Day 49

Red Shirts 1 (Cover A)
IDW 2025
Story by Christopher Cantwell
Art by Megan Levens

New comic just released this week….
Set in 2266, paralleling the era of The Original Series. Thus 5 issue limited series focuses on Starfleet security officers—red shirts—assigned to the USS Warren on a covert mission to Arkonia 89. Veteran red shirt, Ensign Chip Miller, leads them as they uncover spies trying to leak classified data. Hostile wildlife & brutal conditions result in immediate danger—and deaths
Flickering Myth

It’s pitched more like a dark, sci‑fi drama with action and horror elements, this is not a parody. The early reaction by both critics & fans have been generally positive. Some readers were surprised expecting the series to make fun of the often joke about Star Trek trope of red shirt crew members not surviving episodes or missions.

How cool is a mug that changes when you put out water in it? The classic tag line of “Beam Me Up, Scotty” below Captain Kirk as he appears on the transporter pad once the temperature raises inside the mug. Also has the Starkeet logo on the opposite side. What a great mug find for just a dollar.

Hard to believe tomorrow is Mug of the Day 50…. Thanks for reading. Live long & prosper! 🖖🏼

18/07/2025

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Sisu is an awesome unexpected gem of a movie! Now I’m sure a lot of people have seen this already but sometimes movies just look through the cracks regardless of how big of a movie fan we are. There are some films or series we just don’t get around to seeing in a timely fashion and this is one of them for me.

It’s a WWII refenge flick. Think John Wick meets Inglourious Basterds. I got my wife to watch it tonight & she loved it! Caution: it’s brutal at times.

Available for streaming on Peacock!

18/07/2025

Would the industry be better off if they released weekly comicbook sales like the Billboard charts?

17/07/2025

Comics & Coffee
Mug of the Day 48

Wonder Woman 49 (B Cover)
DC Comics 2016
Story by James Robinson
Art by Stephen Segovia
Cover Art by Neal Adams

This B cover was drawn by legendary artist Neil Adams featuring Wonder Woman & Superman sharing a romantic kiss, a callback to their relationship during the New 52 era (2011–2016). While the image was not related to the contents of the issue, it generated buzz for its nostalgic and controversial depiction of their relationship.

During the New 52 era (2011–2016), the romantic pairing of Superman and Wonder Woman was one of the most talked-about and controversial changes in DC Comics

The Superman/Wonder Woman title sold moderately well during its run from 2013 to 2016, especially early on. Then when DC launched Rebirth, the pairing was quietly dropped, with Superman returning to Lois Lane, and Wonder Woman's history with Steve Trevor restored.

The Superman/Wonder Woman relationship was a bold swing by DC that resonated with part of the audience but alienated others. It was visually iconic (as seen in this cover variant), but narratively it didn’t achieve lasting fan consensus. In retrospect, it’s a fascinating "what if" era for both characters.

I love this oversized mug. If you look closely into the Wonder Woman symbol there is many different depictions of WW. The dual image of her face through the ripped pages is great too. Yes yes yes, of course it was another thrift store find.

Thank for reading! Peace out! ✌🏻

16/07/2025

I just recently watched the new outstanding animated Predator movie on Hulu. And it got me thinking about the future of the Predator franchise...

The best Predator movie to come out since the original, Prey rejuvenated the series with a thrilling and completely different story. Prey takes a look at an earlier instance of a Predator visiting Earth, crossing paths with a brave Comanche female, Naru (Amber Midthunder).

Prey was followed by the first animated movie in the Predator franchise, with Predator: Killer of Killers. The film tells three separate stories of warriors throughout history as they fought and defeated Predators, only to be chosen for a new challenge. While Predator: Badlands will tell a story set in the distant future, the past holds so much potential for this franchise.

Recent years have shown that the best approach for the future of the franchise may be in prequels, exploring the long history of Predators and their interactions with humans.

I could watch endless standalone Predator movies taking place in a different time period and focusing on a new human warrior battling the superior alien enemy. From knights of the Crusades to gunslingers of the Old West to the gladiators of Ancient Greece, to Zulu warriors. There are so many fun possibilities to explore, as the prequels have already shown.

Do you have an idea for a great time period to mke a Predator movie in? Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading. Peace out!✌️

16/07/2025

Comics & Coffee
Mug of the Day 47

Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars
Marvel 2015
Story by Cullen Bunn
Art by Matteo Lolli

This 4-issue miniseries hilariously retcons the classic 1984 *Secret Wars* by inserting Deadpool into the story as a secret participant. Through Deadpool’s unreliable narration, readers learn that he was present for major events on Battleworld—fighting alongside heroes like Captain America and Spider-Man, flirting with the Wasp, and even bonding with the alien symbiote before it ever reached Peter Parker. Despite allegedly playing a key role in saving the day, Deadpool is completely forgotten by the end of the event due to the Beyonder wiping everyone's memory of his presence.

The series was well-received by both fans and critics, who praised its humor, creative storytelling, and sharp parody of '80s Marvel tropes. Cullen Bunn’s voice for Deadpool is sharp and faithful to the character, while Matteo Lolli’s art strikes a balance between classic comic homage and expressive cartooning. Readers enjoyed how it poked fun at the original *Secret Wars* without being mean-spirited, turning what could’ve been a gimmick into a clever love letter to Marvel history. While not a groundbreaking story in terms of continuity, it’s considered a **fan-favorite Deadpool mini**, especially for those who appreciate meta-comedy and deep-cut Marvel references.

This is one of a few Deadpool mugs I own. The “Hey Baaaeeee” cracks me up. He’d be surprised what kind of complicated stuff like you can find at yard sales, garage sales, flea markets and thrift stores. stuff like thus mug can be had for just $1.

Thanks for reading! Peace out! ✌🏼

15/07/2025

Comics & Coffee
Mug of the Day 46

Avengers Forever 1 (of 12)
Marvel 1998
Story by Kurt Busiek & Roger Stern
Art by Carlos Pacheco

“Avengers Forever” is a sprawling, time-travel epic that sees a team of Avengers pulled from different eras of Marvel history to combat a cosmic threat that could unravel all of reality. When Kang the Conqueror (the notorious time-traveling warlord) and his older, tyrannical future self, “Immortus” begin a war across time, the Time-Keepers (ancient cosmic beings) manipulate events to help Immortus eliminate the Avengers, fearing the damage the team might cause to the multiverse.

To stop this, “Rick Jones” who wields the mysterious Destiny Force—summons a team of "variant" Avengers from across time:

* A 1950s version of Captain America
* A Kree-era Captain Marvel
* A pre-crisis Hank Pym (before mental instability)
* An embittered post-"Onslaught" Hawkeye
* A skeptical modern Wasp
* A cosmic-powered Songbird (from the Thunderbolts)
* Giant-Man from another era

Together, these "temporal Avengers" must navigate a war through timelines, alternate Earths, and strange futures. Along the way, they encounter various past and future Avengers lineups, learn the secrets of Kang and Immortus, and witness how the Avengers have shaped—and will shape—the course of the multiverse.

"Avengers Forever"is a dense but rewarding cosmic saga that redefines Kang and Immortus while celebrating the vast legacy of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. It’s part superhero epic, part continuity deep-dive, and part philosophical exploration of choice, identity, and time.

The story wrestles with questions about fate vs. free will—particularly in Kang’s resistance to becoming Immortus. The series acts as a love letter to decades of Avengers continuity, exploring their legacy across time. By assembling Avengers from different points in their lives, it explores how time and experience shape identity, leadership, and morality.

“Avengers Forever” was both a critical success and a long-term fan favorite, though its sales were more modest at the time. it has found much more success in collected formats. (See trade paperback pictured on right)

Critics largely praised the series, especially for its writing. Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern crafted a complex, multilayered time-travel narrative that remained accessible and emotionally resonant. The time-displaced Avengers gave readers unique insights into their evolving identities—particularly Hawkeye, Hank Pym, and Kang. However, this story may be intimidating for some newer comic book fans who may not be entirely versed in the Avengers history. Carlos Pacheco's dynamic, cinematic style helped keep the story grounded even during cosmic or continuity-heavy sequences.

Comic Book Resources has called it one of the best Avengers stories ever told. I enjoyed it, and I was not well-versed in the avengers history and all the nuances of the characters pulled from different time periods, but I found that part enjoyable to learn about them through the story.

I have been extremely lucky with this series. I found all 12 issues on shopgoodwill.com. I paid less a dollar for each issue however, the miniseries came with all the eight covers with the exception of the first one which had a variant cover and I just recently found the a cover that was missing at my local LCS.

This mug is one of my favorites because inside the lettering, which says “Earth Mightiest Heroes”, you can see each of the different heroes. Even little tiny Ant-man and the Wasp. I really like how unique this mug is.

Sorry for being so long winded but thanks for reading. I appreciate it! ✌🏼

15/07/2025

The current state of Marvel’s *X-Men* line is widely seen as troubled, both critically and commercially. Following the end of the Krakoan era—a bold but divisive period that redefined mutantkind—the new “post-Krakoa” titles have failed to resonate with large segments of readers. Several books have already been canceled due to poor sales, and fan feedback across social media, message boards, and comic retailer commentary reflects growing frustration with the creative direction. Many of the titles being pushed, particularly those centered on female characters, haven’t found strong readership, which should not be a surprise if you paid attention to comic book history. Only three mutant characters have ever been able to carry solo books: wolverine Deadpool, and Cable. Even longtime fans are tuning out, overwhelmed by the glut of overlapping series, inconsistent tone, and a lack of meaningful stakes or emotional grounding.

General audience and critic reactions have been tepid at best. Reviews for recent relaunches “From The Ashes” libe of myrant books have ranged from lukewarm to negative, with critics citing over-complicated casts, and forgettable villains. Fans are increasingly calling for a hard reset—not just in continuity, but in tone and philosophy. The X-Men franchise once thrived as a powerful allegory for real-world issues like prejudice, civil rights, and identity. Today’s line often feels bloated with too many interchangeable mutants, overly elaborate powers, and editorially-mandated events that dilute character development. Plus,  is anyone ever gonna talk about the Miss Marvel problem? Because it is a problem. For many, the heart of the X-Men has been lost. A return to smaller, character-driven stories grounded in real emotion and social metaphor—reflecting what made the X-Men meaningful in the first place—is long overdue.

13/07/2025

Comics & Coffee
Mug of the Day 44

Action Comics #674
DC comics 1992
Story by Roger Stern
Art by Bob McLeod

As Superman clashes with the vengeful alien warrior Draaga in a destructive brawl across Warworld. The issue ends ominously with **Supergirl (Matrix), under mind control**, pledging her allegiance is to Brainiac! This mind-control subplot was part of the larger arc leading into *Panic in the Sky*.

**"Panic in the Sky!"** was a crossover storyline that ran through the Superman titles in early 1992, spanning *Action Comics*, *Adventures of Superman*, *Superman*, and *Superman: The Man of Steel*. The plot centers around Superman leading Earth's heroes—such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and others—in a coordinated defense against Brainiac, who returns with a powerful new army and the mind-controlled Warworld. As tensions rise and stakes grow cosmic, Superman must not only fight a physical battle in space but also step into a leadership role, uniting fractured forces and proving his maturity as a strategist.

The story was well-received by fans and critics alike for its dynamic action, ambitious scale, and its portrayal of Superman’s evolution from a solo hero into a central figure in the wider DC Universe. It remains a beloved example of early ’90s Superman storytelling that balanced cosmic stakes with personal growth.

This is the 5th different Superman mug that has appeared in my “Mug of the Day series. After four straight days is Superman mugs, tomorrow’s mug will be a different character. It’s good bye to Supes, for now. Look up!

Thanks for reading! ✌🏼