The Ottawa Comic Book Guy

Good day, everyone. It's time for another "episode" of  Random Books, this time my son picked Adventures of Superman #637 (April 2005). When I asked him why, he gave this reaction: (This picture comes in so handy...) This book is from an era of Superman that my knowledge is lacking in, as I actually have some missing books from this period as the print runs were not as large. Not that it really matters here, of course, after all to qualify for this column, it has to be already in my collection. So before I completely chase you away, heeeeerrrrreeee's my review! Adventures of Superman #637 - "The Road to Ruin - Part Two) Writer: Greg Rucka, Pencillers: Renato Guedes and Matthew Clark, Inkers: Renato Guedes and Andy Lanning, Letterer: Rob Leigh, Colourists: Tanya and Richard Horie, Associate Editor: Tom Palmer, Jr.,  Editor: Eddie Berganza (This is a long list for one regular-sized book.) A flashback starts the book. In the Oval Office, President L...

This time I can honestly say Little Caveman dug deep, he went three-quarters into a box before picking this one. He picked Superman Family Issue 180(Nov 1976). A little history behind the title. Superman Family is the continuation of one of DC's longest running titles dedicated to a side or spin-off character, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, which made it's debut with the September-October 1954 issue. At the time of first publication, the Superman television show was on TV and Jimmy Olsen as portrayed by Jack Larson was one of the most popular characters from the era. The success of the title convinced DC to release a series featuring Lois Lane (titled Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane ) in March/April 1958. After Supergirl made her debut in 1959, she eventually received her on magazine in 1972 after her run in Adventure Comics finished with issue 424. The three characters have been intertwined on many occasions, and even occasionally showed up in the same story (exa...