A great fight scene for Marvel’s top TV heroes of the late seventies, Spider-Man and the Hulk! OK, first twenty-five minutes of story sets up Banner being kidnapped to the Rosslyn Hotel in NYC. Peter’s looking for tips about the famous research scientist who has supposedly turned up in the Big Apple. At this point, Spider-Man’s spider-sense begins bringing him closer. He changes, climbs to the top of the hotel, and continues homing in on his signal. That danger sense grows when Dr. Banner is pushed too far and Hulks out. Now, we’re setting them up to meet in the hallway- and cut to commercial! Wow! Imagine what might happen next! Well, as I have no concern over the health of stunt men nor of a budget at risk, here’s what I picture, using their television counterpart power levels. Ok, FADE IN: Hulk roars. Spider-Man uses his ability to do the unexpected: leap onto the ceiling. This confuses and infuriates the Hulk, which provokes a kick in the face. This doesn’t do too mu...

Here’s a story inspired by seeing a vintage Hulk pinball machine during an annual camping trip with my family. I'd have run off to play alone, and make up, page-by-page, a comic book. I think the story works fine without a massive back knowledge of Marvel, and will present it to some people with no hint about the dual identity of the protagonist, who's introduced, in the fashion of the popular CBS TV show from 1977-1982, as a brilliant man, living anonymously and seeking peace, while harboring one big, green response to self-doubt. I love the plot, now that I see the poetry in the antagonist's plan. I would've loved this story as a kid, and that's the kid I'm focusing on this week. The plot? The first third is based on: Page one and two are set on a bridge, leaving a park for a hillside trail to a brilliant mountain peak, not too far above. They speak as they ascend the first of the trail up. A man with a certain maniacal glee in his eyes leads ...

My favorite run of the comic book, THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, was written by David Micheleine, co-plotted with inker/finisher and sometime layout artists Bob Layton, and usually drawn or layed out by John Romita, Jr. Their run started together in summer 1978, about the time GREASE came to theaters, with #117. With a few guest artists like Carmine Infantino in #122's origin recap, Alan Weiss (#136) and Jerry Bingham (#s 131- 135), they chronicled the character long-time fans of Marvel know as ‘Shellhead,’ until summer of 1981, with issue #153. Best friend/ personal pilot James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes is introduced with #118. Bethany Cabe is the other key supporting cast member, a devastatingly lovely redheaded woman who is full of surprises, beginning with her profession, bodyguard, and continuing from criticizing Stark’s absent and seemingly-incompetent bodyguard, to revelations in her last year in the strip that eventually led to her parting ways with Tony. This is also the home of...

Learned in many fields, my sister's taken upon herself the study of Astrology. Yes, she is doing readings. Here's a well-written one, the first she's shared publicly. She's Debra Disharoon; you can find Debra Dishraoon Art online. And when I get the link to post correctly, it'll be here! OK! So! I was deeply drawn to this artist, and am delighted to see her work here. ASTROLOGY! By Debra Disharoon My interpretation for Robin Williams - his birthday, July, 21,1951, and born in Chicago, Illinois. His sun is in the sign of Cancer, giving him a natural tendency to nurture, as Cancer is a feminine water sign ruled by the Moon. With the moon in Pisces, ruled by the planet of expansion, gas giant Jupiter, he was a dreamer with a keen imagination in a very amplified way. His sun and moon blend of Cancer and Pisces indicates that he was a very tender and gentle sort of person - meaning he could have been the best friend and comforter if you went to him with an em...

If you appreciate Willie Nelson, or think of most country music in a tongue-in-cheek way, or if you really could use a laugh, welcome with me, the genius of Clint Bolton. Clint's spectacular singing career began years ago, with his fearless brand of Tuning. But never was he able to pursue reknown, as he does today. Or rather, it is success that is chasing Clint. And possibly, a few upset listeners. (I realize it says "Johann Balasuriya," but....) Johann Balasuriya · For All The Curls Clearly, words alone cannot replace the experience. And please, feel free to pass this along to your friends: I'd like Clint Bolton to be a phenomenon on the scale of Rick Rolling. -Colonel Leftwright, Manager