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Another reason to love the library: just a 75 year old first edition of a science fiction classic, still in regular circulation. Missing the original dust jacket, sadly.

Craig Jan 29

Comic wall update, in tribute to the great Sal Buscema who died last Friday at the age of 89.

First is Marvel Tales #76 (1976), which reprints Amazing Spider-Man #95 from 1971. Alas, it was only inked by Sal Buscema, a fact I only learned just now looking up the issue details for this toot but it's already framed and hanging so oh well. The pencils are by John Romita Sr, which I should have known.

Next is Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #158 (1989). This was part of the big Acts of Vengeance crossover event that year, and in this issue Spidey is imbued with immense cosmic powers. It was only temporary, lasting several issues across three titles, but the cosmic Spidey storyline was really fun. He punched the Hulk into orbit! This one really was penciled by Sal. RIP.

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Craig Jan 28

Cringed so hard I think I pulled a muscle.

Craig Jan 23

"Ted Cruz fleeing Texas" is the new Waffle House Index for severe weather.

Craig Jan 10

Well this is quite the throw-back.

Craig Dec 27

#caturday
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Craig Dec 16

So thoughtful that they include a free cat toy with every bottle of wine.

Craig Nov 20

"AI isn’t just another tech trend — it’s at the heart of most apps, tools and technology we use today"

... lol. no. absolutely not.

Craig Nov 15

A special circle of Hell for people who dog-ear pages of library books.

Craig Oct 27

I'm late posting my SpooOOOoooktober comic wall update. Horrors from the Bronze Age! Cosmic Creepies and Haunted Houses!

This is Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #56, from 1974 (I believe this painted cover is by Luis Dominguez) and Tower of Shadows #1 from 1969 (cover by John Romita Sr).

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