Why I picked this comic: It was the first comic I remember reading. It was the first property that I got into when I got into collecting back in 1991 and it's the franchise that I go back to when my I go back into buying new monthly comics, when the MIGHTY Rosie put the … Continue reading My Marvel Life Presents -Fabulous First Issue: X-Men 1

Why I picked this comic: I am not, in anyway shape or form a fan of the Nu52. If there was any silver linings it came in the form of the Justice League series, written by fan turned pro Geoff Johns and originally pencilled by 90's wunderkind Jim Lee it was DC's new flashy opening … Continue reading My Marvel Life Presents: Fabulous First Issue – Justice League

Why I picked this comic:  It was inevitable that I would pick an event to do at some point. Secret Wars is too simplistic, Crisis works better as a whole thing and lets not get into any of the X-crossover events just yet. This event was a bit of a surprise when I first read … Continue reading My Marvel Life Presents: Fabulous First Issue – Annihilation Prologue

Spider-Man 2099 # 1 - September 1992 Why I picked this comic: I missed the boat on most of Image's start, I didn't check out Valiant or Ultraverse in their initial run, nor Vertigo if I am being honest, so the only new publisher/imprint that I was on the ground floor for was Marvel's 2099 line. … Continue reading My Marvel Life Presents: Fabulous First Issue – Spider-Man 2099 1

Sensational She-Hulk # 1 - January 1989 Why I picked this comic: After the more straight forward and serious minded Nova, I wanted to do something a little bit more silly. It was John Byrne at his height with a series that was chock full of witty dialogue and 4th wall breaking. If Nova was too … Continue reading My Marvel Life Presents: Fabulous First Issue – Sensational She Hulk 1

The Man Called Nova # 1 - September 1976 Why I picked this comic: My previous post was on the dawn of the Silver Age, but as much as the Silver Age was kicked off by DC, this blog is called My Marvel Life, so we also need to look at the birth of the … Continue reading My Marvel Life Presents – Fabulous First Issue: The Man Called Nova 1

Fantastic Four 1: August 1961 Why I picked this comic: My previous post was on the dawn of the Silver Age, but as much as the Silver Age was kicked off by DC, this blog is called My Marvel Life, so we also need to look at the birth of the Marvel Age of Comics. … Continue reading My Marvel Life Presents – Fabulous First Issue: Fantastic Four 1

Showcase 4: October 1956 I picked this because: If you are going to do a blog about 1st issues, then how can you not start with the beginning of the Silver Age and super-hero comics' comeback. With the end of WWII, the popularity of the superhero waned, by the late 40's and early 50's only Superman, … Continue reading My Marvel Life Presents -Fabulous First Issue: Showcase 4