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Crisis Management – Zero Hour – A Crisis in Time (1994)
Today’s Comic Book Chat is a look back at Zero Hour. I was a big fan of this event back in junior high. Even today, I still look for Zero Hour tie-ins in the dollar bin. What did you like/dislike … Continue reading Crisis Management – Zero Hour – A Crisis in Time (1994)
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 3/2/2023)
Weekly Comics Thread 01-MAR-2023
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If you … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 01-MAR-2023
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode 005: Peter Parker, the Spectacular Married Man Spider-Man went through a lot of changes in the Iron Age, but not even the Clone Saga had as big an impact as getting married to Mary Jane Watson. What began as … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 3/1/2023)
The Book Nook Lives Happily Ever After (3/1)
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado.This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. Probably the one thing better … Continue reading The Book Nook Lives Happily Ever After (3/1)
Comic Book Review – Wolverine and The X-Men #9 (2012)
Wolverine and the X-Men #9 (June 2012) Writer – Jason Aaron Artist – Chris Bachalo In this prelude issue to the crossover A Vs. X (Avengers vs X-Men), Captain America visits the Jean Grey School of Higher Learning to formulate … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Wolverine and The X-Men #9 (2012)
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The Comic Book Cover Game – Cars
The key to thread longevity here at the Avocado are fresh ideas and keeping things both fun and interesting. Todays Thread is a Cover Challenge. The first prompt is Cars. Post a comic book cover that features a car. If … Continue reading The Comic Book Cover Game – Cars
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 2/23/2023)
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Weekly Comics Thread 22-FEB-2023
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If you … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 22-FEB-2023
The Book Nook Goes Thrifting (2/22)
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado.This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. For me there’s nothing quite … Continue reading The Book Nook Goes Thrifting (2/22)
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