New Music Friday May 18, 2018: Bruce Springsteen; Paul McCartney; Matthew Sweet; Courtney Barnett; Deadpool

Highlights this week.

Bruce Springsteen - The Album Collection Vol 2, 1987-1996

Paul McCartney - New (vinyl)

Paul McCartney - Chaos and Creation In The Backyard (vinyl)

Paul McCartney - Thrillington (vinyl)

Wings Greatest (vinyl)

Matthew Sweet - Tomorrow's Daughter

Courtney Barnett - Tell Me How You Really Feel

Deadpool 2 Soundtrack

Video find: Jimi Hendrix on acoustic guitar


Pop Culture Roundup: Comic books; K9; Lone Ranger, more comic books

This dude apparently has the biggest comic book collection in the world.


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A British university student has restored Doctor Who's original K9.


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The 1947 Lone Ranger six-shooter ring looks cool, if a little unwieldy.


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Proof that Comic-Con is no longer a comic-con: Veteran comic book retailer Bud Plant is pulling out.

He said event organizers had always treated him well, but “attendees these days are, in general, not our customers or they are not looking for books.”


Comic Art: Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia page from "Daredevil" #20, 1966




Marvel celebrates Fantastic Four revival with reissue of Jack Kirby poster

After several years hiatus prompted by Marvel getting huffy over Fox having movie rights to the characters, the publisher is set to re-launch its flagship superhero series.

A new Fantastic Four #1 scripted by Dan Slott with art from Sara Pichelli and Esad Ribic debuts Aug. 1.

The same day, a new printing of this Jack Kirby poster of his famed co-creations will be available in shops. See about ordering yours now.

New Comics Day May 16, 2018: Supergirl; Spider-Man; Defenders; Joe Shuster

Supergirl Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 2

Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection- Spider-Man No More 

Defenders Masterworks Vol. 6

The Joe Shuster Story: The Artist Behind Superman