Investing in old comic books has been around for almost as long as comic fandom. As long as there are fans who want to find and aquire out of print comics, there will be people who are going to fill that need- for a price. It is simply capitalism at work. However, one of the […]
Originally serialized in 1996-97, Batman: The Long Halloween restored the Detective aspect to the Dark Knight and not only provided a sense of mystery that had been missing from the Bat-tales of the time, but also a neat gimmick that harkened back to the best stories of Batman’s glory days. The writing by Jeph […]
I remember it like it was yesterday! I pulled up in front of my parents house. I was nervous, of course, who wouldn’t be? I knew, however, that I had to do this. I had to face them and quit living a lie. I knocked on the door and prepared to face the most difficult […]
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock this past month or so, DC Comics is relaunching their universe with 52 number one issues in a major initiative loosely (and imaginatively) called “The New 52”. The uber-traditionalist among comic fans have cried that DC is ignoring their rich history by giving a face lift to […]
Starting in August, Ground Zero will be spotlighting the essential Graphic Novels that belong in every collection. These are the books that we find ourselves recommending to both new readers and established fans who for one reason or another have not read them. Kingdom Come was originally published in 1996 and quickly became one of […]
The latest Marvel Superhero to leap to the big screen is Captain America. The First Avenger premiers Friday, July 22, but Ground Zero patrons can attend a sneak preview on Thursday, July 21st at 8pm, courtesy your favorite local comic shop and the Hollywood Rose Cinema. Ground Zero is offering you two ways to attend […]
I was already a science fiction fan when the summer of 1977 rolled around. Star Trek had been cancelled eight years earlier, which to someone as young as I, was a very long time. There was little SciFi on TV and less at the movies. Oddly enough, what SciFi there was at the movies was […]
It’s no secret that the comic industry hasn’t enjoyed the best of health in recent years. You could read all about it in any of the comic news magazines – if there were actually any left on the newsstand racks. But luckily the internet is there to spread the news and gloom of a once […]
When it comes to painted comics, Alex Ross is the first name that comes to everyones mind. He didn’t invent them, but everyone seems to think that he did. I usually like his work, but I seem to be one of the few that thinks that he is over exposed these days. Perhaps I […]
Star Trek comics have been floating around for more than 30 years, and it is only occasionally that they are done to the satisfaction of Trek fans. The most consistant run was done by DC in the 80’s. Wildstorm has the license now, and their results, while occasionally mixed, has generally been good. Here, however, […]