Tag Archives: Captain Marvel

"Secret Wars: Carol Corps" #1 variant

Posted on June 10, 2015 by OAFE

Just one "figure variant" cover this week: Yes, that's a variant cover on an actual comic. Ask your local retailer how to get it. And now, some more OAFEry:"Secret Wars" #9 variant Minimate Mini-Review #276 - Iron Spider-Man & Spider-Gwen … Continue reading →

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Spoilers on toys

Posted on April 25, 2008 by OAFE

Action figure manufacturers are often less than diligent when it comes to restraining themselves from giving away movie plot points with their toys. Whether it's in the bio text on the back or just the existence of a particular toy, … Continue reading →

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Captain Marvel addendum, part 2

Posted on December 20, 2006 by OAFE

When Captain Marvel debuted, he was a pretty standard hero: secret identity, supervillains, all that. He had a mildly interesting character arc, in that he came to Earth as a conqueror but was won over by humanity (like Silver Surfer); … Continue reading →

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Captain Marvel addendum, part 1

Posted on December 20, 2006 by OAFE

As mentioned in our new Captain Marvel review, Marv was created and published solely to secure Marvel Comics' trademark on the name "Captain Marvel." Neither Fawcett nor DC Comics had published a book called Captain Marvel for several years, so … Continue reading →

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