New year, new books! Well … a few of them, at least. January was a bit of a lost month for me, with a bout of the flu and preparation for a major event in my life (more on that on this here blog in the near future). Here are the three books I did... Continue Reading →
Tales From My Spinner Rack! rockets into the new year with Episode 27, “Steranko & Adams: Comic Book Revolutionaries!" which takes a look back at the tumultuous 1960s and the two artists who revolutionized superhero comics in the latter half of that decade, Jim Steranko and Neal Adams! Steranko started first at Marvel on Nick... Continue Reading →
Finishing off the year strong and making my Goodreads goal of 75 books a reality. Here are the final books I read in December that put me over the top for 2025. The Red Shore by William Shaw • 5 Stars on GoodreadsA new book by William Shaw is a cause for celebration any year,... Continue Reading →
Well, it’s that time of year once again, so here I am with my annual Christmas card, which sadly is digital only, because I’m cheap and hate the Post Office. I want to wish each and everyone of you who is reading this a very Merry Christmas and the hope of a Happy New Year... Continue Reading →
MERRY CHRISTMAS! My latest video, “Deck the Halls with Christmas Comics!,” takes a look back at some of my favorite holiday-themed comic books at this most festive time of the year, some of which I own and some of which I WISH I owned. Starring Superman, Batman, the Marvel Superheroes, Archie, Dennis the Menace, Donald... Continue Reading →
The year is closing in on us! Read like your life depends on it … and it probably does, if you feel the need to escape as much as I do these days or if you’re trying to reach your Goodreads goal, like I am. The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly • 5 Stars on... Continue Reading →
It’s time for our yearly exploration of some of the wonderful covers currently residing on my spinner rack. This time, in “My Favorite Spinner Rack Covers, Volume 2,” we look at a whole mess (that’s a technical term, to be sure) of books, both well-known, and obscure, including DC, Marvel, Archie, Dennis the Menace, Tarzan,... Continue Reading →
A newish trio of DC Finest volumes I’ve picked up over the past few months are here for your enjoyment … well, maybe one of them, not so much. But let’s start with the good news. The Spectre: The Wrath of the Spectre by Gardner Fox, Murphy Anderson, and Neal AdamsI think I’m correct in... Continue Reading →
In celebration of our second anniversary and our 3500th subscriber, please join me for the very first Tales From My Spinner Rack Livestream on YouTube, Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:00 PM (Pacific time), 5:00 PM (Eastern)! That’s right … I’m going to ATTEMPT a live broadcast. Please join me for this special Q&A session …... Continue Reading →
Back to form this month with a half-dozen novels, both regular and graphic, as I slide out of vacation mode and into a cozy reading one. Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, The Show That Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts by Jeremy Egner • 5 Stars on GoodreadsThis book presents an oral history... Continue Reading →
Watchlist is an irregularly scheduled series of posts featuring reviews and observations on streaming TV series and movies I’m watching. Some really good shows, some really bad shows, and some good news, all in the latest Watchlist! The Diplomat Season 3 (8 episodes, Netflix)I firmly believe The Diplomat is one of the best-written series currently... Continue Reading →
A bit of an abbreviated list this time around, since I took a trip in the second half of the month, back to Old Blighty for a couple weeks. Many books were had, some of which will soon appear on here, I’m sure. In the meantime, here’s what I read before I joined the jet... Continue Reading →
On July 24, 2025, Tales From My Spinner Rack! debuted a brand-new, graphics-filled presentation at Comic-Con International: San Diego in celebration of the premiere weekend of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps. “Our Favorite Fantastic Four Covers by Jack Kirby” took panel attendees back in time to view all 101 Fantastic... Continue Reading →
My obsession with DC Finest continues with three very different books, including another member of the Superman Family getting the spotlight, a wonky hero from the 1960s when DC seemed to almost pick names and concepts by throwing darts, and a—at times—horribly bad, but fondly remembered Charlton character who really tried to be great but... Continue Reading →
Busy month of reading for me, post-Comic-Con. Here’s what I read in the overheated month of August … Physics for Cats: Science Cartoons by Tom Gauld • 5 Stars on GoodreadsThe latest in Drawn & Quarterly’s series of reprint volumes by British cartoonist Tom Gauld was released in advance by the publisher at San Diego... Continue Reading →
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