GLX-Mas Special (2005)

This special is a bunch of short stories about the Great Lakes Avengers, all written by Don Slott and illustrated by various folks–some of whom are marquee names.

Mister Immortal is choked to death with a Christmas wreath.

Squirrel Girl does a fastball special with Tippy Toe in a fight against MODOK and then defeats Thanos.

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This IS canon.

There’s lots of Squirrel Girl and Tippy in this issue–it’s clearly the one that’s intended to “launch” the character.

All that and the first appearance of a new Grasshopper!

Who is apparently Jewish.

Utter nonsense. But fun. And one of Marvel’s best Christmas comics.

Amazing Fantasy #13-14 (2005)

These issues introduce a new character named Vegas, who has the power to create and give “good luck” to himself and others.  The story is called “Play to Win.”  Vegas…

X-Men Unlimited #9 (2005)

An awesome tribute cover… …To one of the greatest X-Men stories ever told. NOW we’re talkin’!  Story #1 pairs “about to be the one of the biggest writers of this…

ACTION FIGURE OF THE DAY

I LOVED THESE TOYS as a kid. Note to those unfamiliar: That white peg is not a strap on. It was something you’d insert into the character’s back so that,…