On this episode, Adrian finds Incredible Hulk 455, the second issue of Adam Kubert's monster late 90's run on the title; Silver Star #1 by 'The King' Jack Kirby; X by Steven Grant and Doug Mahnke from Dark Horse's 90's superhero line and tops off with 1983's Megaton #1 featuring the promising talents of Erik Larsen, Gene Day, Ken Landgraf, Mike Gustovich and Frank Fosco!
EPISODE 14 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian finds Xenon by Masaomi Kanzaki, a manga reprinted by Eclipse/Viz in 1987; Alpha Flight #62 representing some of Jim Lee's earliest work and tops off the episode with Deathmate Prologue and Epilogue, bookends to the 1993-94 crossover between Image and Valiant Comics featuring art by Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Joe Quesada and Scott Williams.
EPISODE 13 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian pulls Starlord Megazine by Chris Claremont, Michael Golden and the team supreme of John Byrne and Terry Austin; Darker Image #1 by Jim Lee, Sam Kieth and Rob Liefeld and Planetary by Warren Ellis and the late John Cassaday in a remembrance to conclude the episode.
EPISODE 12 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian pulls WildC.A.Ts issues 1 - 18 (minus #14) plus The WildC.A.Ts Special from the bins! Created in 1992 by superstar artist Jim Lee and writer Brandon Choi, WildC.A.Ts was one of the premier books at the dawn of Image Comics. It was the cornerstone of what became the WildStorm universe, introducing the team of Spartan, Zealot, Warblade, Voodoo, Maul and Grifter. It also launched the career of an artist who would find himself highly influential and a once in a generational talent - TRAVIS CHAREST. WildC.A.Ts was one of Adrian's all-time favorite series, but does it still hold up? Find out as we Escape To The Quarter Bin...!
EPISODE 11 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian pulls from the bins: Apache Skies #1 by John Ostrander (Suicide Squad) and lavishly illustrated by Leonardo Manco, Image Plus featuring the Image gang circa 1993 (with caricatures by a young J. Scott Campbell), Cable #48 by James Robinson and Jose Ladronn (Final Incal) and Hybrids #1 by the team of Aron Wiesenfeld (Team 7) and Richard Bennett (Deathblow/Wolverine)!
EPISODE 9 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian returns with his review of a quartet of fresh comics from the quarter bin: Deathmate Red by Rob Liefeld and his EXTREME Studios, Tempus Fugitive #4 by Ken Steacy, Edge #1 by Steven Grant and Gil Kane, and Gen13 #3 (mini-series) by Brandon Choi and J. Scott Campbell! So pop a cold one because "this BLOOD'S for you!"
EPISODE 10 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian pulls four fresh comics out of the bins: Glory #1, Secret Invasion #1 by Leinil Yu, Daredevil #155 by Frank Robbins (and just three issues before another Frank makes his debut on the title) and Sanctuary (Part 3)#2 by Ryoichi Ikegami!
A Better Tomorrow (1986) | FULL CINEMATIC
On this inaugural episode, Adrian dives into the 1986 Hong Kong classic ‘A Better Tomorrow’ directed by John Woo and starring Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung and the inimitable Chow Yun-Fat. We take a look at how the film began the period of ‘heroic bloodshed’ films in modern Hong Kong cinema as well as the influence of American directors Sam Peckinpah and Martin Scorcese on Woo’s directing. In addition, Chow Yun-Fat’s iconic performance is appreciated along with the rest of the excellent cast. Lastly, we discuss the wider impact of A Better Tomorrow’ with two sequels, several remakes, a musical (!) and being name-dropped by rap group Wu-Tang Clan on two albums.
I Found My 1st Comic! | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this quick episode, Adrian details finding the first comic book he ever read: Star Trek #30.
EPISODE 8 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian gets some new background scenery and grabs a handful from the bins: X-Force #4 by Rob Liefeld, The Phantom Stranger #1 by Mike Mignola and P. Craig Russell, Richie Rich: Gems #36 by the late Ernie Colon, Wolverine #118 by Leinil Yu and The Red Star (Vol.2) #1 by Christian Gossett, Snakebite Cortez and that guy from the Power Rangers (?!).
EPISODE 7 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian finds some gems in the bins: the classic Action Comics Annual #1 by Arthur Adams and Dick Giordano, The ‘Nam #3 by Michael Golden and Armando Gil, Prime Annual #1 by the late Norm Breyfogle, Rune #1 by Barry Windsor-Smith and The Call of Duty: The Wagon #4 by Daniel Zezelj!
EPISODE 6 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian gets a couple of sealed mystery bags of comics from a local discount retailer. He opens one and gets a couple of keepers. But what’s in the other one….?
EPISODE 5 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian is back in the bins and finds Superman Unchained #1 by Jim Lee, Ultraforce #1 by George Perez, Megalith #3 by unsung Pinoy great Ernesto Infante and Extreme Hero #1; a time capsule of Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Studios from 1993!
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Jim Lee’s X-Men Trading Cards | BLERD IT OUT
On this episode, Adrian dives into Jim Lee’s Uncanny X-Men trading card set from 1992! Produced by Impel, this set joined the company’s previous Marvel Universe cards at the height of the trading card boom of the early 1990s. It also coincided with Lee’s ascension as one of the brightest stars in comics; hot off the immense success of X-Men #1 (which sold over 8 million copies) and the beginning of Image Comics.
Adrian talks about his introduction to the X-Men cards in middle school, Lee’s fantastic artwork, the coloring process, product packaging and HOLOGRAMS!
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EPISODE 4 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian is joined by his long-time friend Don Thomas. Don picked 5 books for us to discuss: Jupiter’s Circle #6 by Millar and Torres, WildCATS/X-Men: The Modern Age by Robinson and Hughes, Fafhrd & The Grey Mouser by Chaykin and Mignola, Batman Adventures Annual 2 by Dini, Timm and Murakami and Moon Knight #5 by Ellis and Shalvey. AND Don also included a surprise 6th comic that he drew himself! Don’s picks were super-interesting as plenty of laughs and geeking out ensued!
EPISODE 3 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian takes a look at ‘Batman: Sword of Azrael’ with incredible art by the team supreme of Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan! He also snagged the 1992 ’Cable’ mini-series by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green! And we sprinkle in some early work by Travis Charest and NINJAS!
Doctor Strange 55: The Golden Touch | BLERD IT OUT
On this episode, Adrian takes a look at Doctor Strange #55 by the legendary Michael Golden and Terry Austin from 1982! This single issue is hallowed within the annals of comicdom by fans and professionals alike. It is absolutely influential to the comic book art of the later 1980s and 1990s as reflected in the work of Arthur Adams, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld and countless others.
EPISODE 2 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
On this episode, Adrian takes a look at ‘Master of Kung Fu’ 33 by Doug Moench & Paul Gulacy, ‘Weird War Tales’ 64 with some of the earliest comics work by a young Frank Miller and a ‘mystery book’ that will surprise you that he found in the cheap bins! You’ll have to watch and find out what it is!
EPISODE 1 | ESCAPE TO THE QUARTER BIN
In this new weekly series, Adrian scoops gold from the quarter bin of his local comic shop and reviews it here! (APOLOGIES FOR THE SHAKY CAMERA!) On this episode, we take a look at his haul of Marvel’s ‘Heroes For Hope’ from 1985, ‘Shock Rockets’ 1-5 by Busiek & Immonen, ‘Ka-Zar’ 7-10 by Waid & Andy Kubert, ‘Onslaught: Marvel Universe’ and ‘Onslaught: X-Men’ by Waid and Adam Kubert, ‘ROM Spaceknight’ 75 by Mantlo, Ditko, P.Craig Russell and Kevin Nowlan (!), ‘Prime’ by Norm Breyfogle, ‘Avengers’ by John Byrne and John Buscema, 'SeaQuest DSV' 1 (?!) and finally ‘WildCATS/X-Men: The Golden Age’ by the incomparable Travis Charest!
Inazuma Tech - Classic AcuArc Ruler Unboxing and Review
On this episode, host Adrian Johnson gets his hand on a classic Acu-Arc ruler in its original packaging. After seeing one in a tutorial by the late Syd Mead (1933-2019), Adrian determined to get one of his own to try out personally.