New comics collected editions: Ka-zar the Savage Omnibus; Avengers Epic Collection; Shazam!: The World's Mightiest Mortal 3
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In 1973, DC brought back one of the most beloved superheroes of all time: Shazam! Fans rejoiced at the return of Billy Batson; his sister, Mary; and their friend Freddy Freeman as they embarked on new adventures that evoked their original fun-filled comic book escapades. Together, the Shazam family took on a variety of vexing villains such as the contemptible Captain Nazi, the dastardly Dr. Sivana, and the maniacal Mr. Mind—and often learned a lesson or two in the process! Join the Big Red Cheese and company for more nonstop family fun in this continuation of tales spanning the late ’70s to the early ’80s from legendary comics writer E. NELSON BRIDWELL, featuring art by DON NEWTON, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, and more! This third volume collects stories from World’s Finest Comics #253-270 and 272-282, and Adventure Comics #491-492.
A new world for the jungle lord! A hunt for his four-legged friend Zabu takes Ka-Zar beyond the Savage Land…into the ancient paradise of Pangea! From shining citadels to the lofty heights of the Aerie, it’s a land filled with newfound friends — and fresh dangers! Caught between bird-people and pterons, will Kevin Plunder meet his end, or find new love? Either way, things will soon get complicated between Ka-Zar and Shanna the She-Devil. But Shanna isn’t short of other suitors herself, including…Spider-Man?! And abandon all hope when Ka-Zar faces a twisted version of Dante’s Inferno! This fresh hell comes complete with a minotaur, Cerberus — and the demonic Belasco! Plus: alien nightmares, a jungle wedding, and tiger tales of Zabu in this complete collection of a series that, like the Savage Land, is a hidden gem!
COLLECTING: Ka-Zar the Savage (1981) 1-34
Barry Windsor-Smith joins Roy Thomas for a three-part super-saga that assembles every Avenger from issue #1 to #100 against the combined threat of Ares and the Enchantress! Then, Steve Englehart takes the reins and begins his iconic tenure writing Earth’s Mightiest Heroes with an excursion to the Savage Land, the return of the Black Panther — and the traitorous master plan of the Grim Reaper and the Space Phantom! Hawkeye quits the team just as Magneto arrives to battle the combined forces of the Avengers, the X-Men and Daredevil! Plus Mantis makes her stunning first appearance, romance blooms between the Vision and Scarlet Witch, the Black Widow returns, and the Swordsman joins the ranks of the Avengers!
COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 98-114, Daredevil (1964) 99
New and upcoming pop culture books: Alex Ross, David Lynch, Star Wars and more
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Pop Culture Roundup: Bionic Extra, Sgt. Rock, Delia Derbyshire and more!
ITEM! A sneak preview of the June's Back Issue magazine from TwoMorrows Publishing, which features a spotlight on Sgt. Rock toys.
ITEM! A new BBC docu-drama spotlights electronic music innovator Delia Derbyshire, who created the original "Doctor Who" theme.
ITEM! The popularity of manga has grown so much during the COVID pandemic that publishers can't keep up with demand.
ITEM! Some details on Marvel's upcoming "Secret Invasion" series on Disney+ starring Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury.
ITEM! An upcoming PBS series, "Icon: Music Through the Lens," will chart the history of music photography.
Pop Artifacts: 1970s "color light show" from Radio Shack
It's not a party until your fire up this sucker.
Hot Trax '71: The Carpenters, The Osmonds, Isaac Hayes and more!
New singles on the charts 50 years ago this week.
The Carpenters - Rainy Days and Mondays
Janis Joplin - Cry Baby
Lynn Anderson - You're My Man
Elvis Presley - Life/Only Believe
The Fortunes - Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again
The Osmonds - Double Lovin'
Isaac Hayes - Never Can Say Goodbye
Barbra Streisand - Flim Flam Man
Joe Simon - Help Me Make it Through the Night
Brewer and Shipley - Tarkio Road
Ike and Tina Turner - Ooh Poo Pah Doo
Norman Greenbaum - California Earthquake
Buddy Miles - Wholesale Love
Listen to the updated Hot Trax '71 playlist on Spotify:
Pop Culture Roundup: Doctor Who, Dracula, Donovan and more!
ITEM! Monster Magazine World remembers 1943's "Son of Dracula."
ITEM! Singer Donovan and his wife, Linda, are collaborating on a new animated children's series.
ITEM! Booksteve reviews a new novel ostensibly featuring pulp hero the Shadow written by human book factory James Patterson.
New music out today: CSNY - Deja Vu - 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition; St. Vincent; Black Keys, more
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Pop Artifact: Vintage replacement socks for Six-Million Dollar Man action figure
They wear out fast when you can 60 miles per hour.
Pop Culture Roundup: Fantastic Four, Doctor Who, Archie, Gor and more!
ITEM! Artist John Romita Jr. will join writer Dan Slott for a giant-sized anniversary issue of Fantastic Four from Marvel Comics this August.
ITEM! Pervis Staples, who joined his dad and sisters as a member of the soul-gospel quartet the Staple Singers has died at age 85.
ITEM! After a 16-year wait, Christopher Eccleston is returning to the role of Doctor Who by starring in a new audio adventure by Big Finish.
ITEM! Rip Jagger remembers Gor the barbarian.
ITEM! The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Okla., announced its planned May 2022 with the release of the first-known recording of "Don't Think Twice."
ITEM! R.C. Harvey in The Comics Journal looks into who exactly invented author. Hint, his name rhymes with Bob Montana.
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