Issue #100: Catch Up Week #24, Part III: Comic Books For The Week Of Wednesday, October 20, 2010:

I went to my local comic book store, Acme Comics, on Saturday, October 23. That day, Acme had their Halloween party and sale, with everything in the store on sale at 25% off, including new comic books. Since I only had one new title that week, I was able to take advantage of the sale and buy a few back issues I couldn't have otherwise afford.

Millennium Edition (#43): Detective Comics #359 (DC)
The Tick: Big Summer Fun Special #1 (One Shot) (New England Comics)
Superman/Batman #75 (DC)
Legion Of Super-Heroes #6 (DC)

Millennium Edition (#43) Detective Comics #359 (DC) *  *  *  *

This was one of those issues that I had as a young boy in the 1960's. Marked at $2.50, and cheaper with the sale discount, it was a nice trip down memory lane. Barbara Gordon's career as Batgirl began with sewing a costume for a masquerade party. The backup story with the Elongated Man was fun to re-read as well. His appearances in Detective Comics during the '60's made him one of my favorite second tier heroes, along with Metamorpho. It was one of those old silver age stories that holds up with time.

The Tick: Big Summer Fun Special #1 (One Shot) (New England Comics) *  *  *  *

I had lost an earlier copy of this issue some years ago, maybe loaning it to someone who never returned it, but I'm not sure. Arthur goes to a summer camp for superhero sidekicks, but it turns out to be one big seminar on pampering their superhero. Arthur refuses to stand for it, which makes him a discipline problem. The Tick also serves as a last minute replacement as a camp counselor, which only adds to the humor. Throw in a few aliens from outer space on top, and you've got another zany Tick story. It was a grat story written and drawn by Sean Wang, who has also created his own comic book story Runners.

Superman/Batman #75 (DC) *  *  *  *

This was originally released on August 18, but I did not get it when it was originally published. I had dropped this title from my subscription list a long time ago, plus it's $5.99 price tag. But I couldn't resist the main story in the issue, involving the Legion of Super-Heroes drawn by Jerry Ordway. The issue also had a great cover drawn by Frank Quitely. There are shorter features in the back of the issue. My favorites were one by Billy Tucci, a Luthor & Joker strip drawn in the style of the classic comic strip Calvin & Hobbes, and one involving Conner Kent adnd Damian. It was worth the wait.

Legion Of Super-Heroes #6 *  *  *  *

Earth Man continues to be an intriguing character, whose development has taken some unexpected turns. Shadow Lass has been full of surprises as well.  Between Earth Man and the Titan refugees, the Legion has its hands full. The backup story involving the Legion Academy was nice to see once again, as well as the call to vote for a new Leegion leader. A great marketing tool to attract readers, and I enjoyed seeing Matter Eater Lad again.

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