Marvel Legends Mar-Vell Action Figure

Marvel Legends Mar-Vell:  If I'm picking up action figures it's usually a Star Wars figure but I'm a big fan of the original Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) so when I saw it on the shelf yesterday I was all in.  With the new Captain Marvel in the comics and the movie Mar-Vell has definitely gotten lost in the shuffle. He died from cancer which was documented in well known storyline.

Overall this is a good figure.  Mavel Legends figures have plenty of articulation.  A bit too much for my taste but it I know why collectors and kids like it.  There are a few imperfections in the mold including his right arm and nose.  Side photos are not pretty as it looks like he has a hanger.  His left shoulder also doesn't seem to always be in it's socket like it should.

  

The packaging is fine and comes with a piece of the build a figure Abomination.  There are no accessories included.  Seems like there are some easy ones that could have been included like a base or blasts.  

Good figure for fans of Mar-Vell.  Not sure I'm ready to go on an action figure shopping spree but I couldn't pass him up.

Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2 — Shadows and Secrets

Darth Vader Vol 2 - Shadows and Secrets:  I read Vol 1 in December and finally picked up Vol 2.  This one again has Darth Vader at odds with his superiors as he has his own agenda.  Dr. Aphra is back and is helping him accomplish those goals even if they aren't always on the same page.  This book is as good as the first one does a good job moving the storytelling forward.  I like the characters and how they fall in line with the Star Wars universe. I'll keep this short but I like how this book is progressing and look forward to seeing what Vol 3 brings.  

Move Avengers Comics From My Collection

Just showing off more of my Avengers comic collection as Avengers: Endgame should be in full swing today.  The Falcon is my favorite Marvel character so it isn't any surprise I'd want to showcase this comic book.  

Avengers Vol 3 #64 (April, 2003)

Another cool cover for me.  I've always kind of had a thing for Wasp and this cover sticks out for me.

Avengers Vol 3 #71 (November, 2003)

Another nice looking team shot on the cover.  I was always partial to Iron Man, Scarlett Witch, Vision and Hawkeye.  Captain America didn't really do it for me when I read comics but I really enjoy his character in the movies.  

Avengers Vol 3 #80 (May, 2004)

I really like the art on this one especially that of the ladies.  

Avengers Vol 3 #502 (September, 2004)

I have a few annuals as well.  I also have quite a few West Coast Avengers and the highlights from that run will be up on the blog sometime as well. 

Avengers Annual #12 (September, 1983)

Wizard, the popular comic magazine at the time put out specials pertaining to particular titles from time to time which were fun.  I like the cover here except for Thor's face.  Something is off there.  I subscribed to Wizard for years and really liked that magazine.

Again all these will probably go at some time except for a select few.  I'll look at showcasing other comics in my collection over time.  Below is my Avengers collection detailed out.

Avengers
Volume 1		181-182, 230, 232-246, 248, 269, 271,360-369,371-375,400
Annual		12, 13,22
Volume 3		1 (Alternate Cover), 39,41, 50-84, 500 - 503
Finale		N/A
New Avengers		1-9, 12-17
Wizard		0
Wizard Special Edition		N/A

Avengers Comics Volume 1 Single Issues

Avengers: Endgame comes up out today in some theaters and and thanks to the suggestion of Colbey over at Cardboard Collections I've decided to share some of my comics.  Seems like showing off some of my Avengers comics would be appropriate so here goes.  These are actual scans of my comic books and all are from Volume 1.  Avengers 181 has the Avengers being told they have to pair down to seven members -  Iron Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Beast, Captain America, Wasp, and The Falcon.  It doesn't work out that way but I loved the large group cover art so I picked it up many years ago.  I haven't read these in decades so I won't be going into detail on these - just showing a few off.  

I picked up Avengers #182 at the same time.  Neither are great stories per se but I purchased these at a time when there was no internet and finding information on back issues wasn't exactly easy.  Still these were nice pickups.

Avengers #181-182 (March-April, 1979)  

I'm a big Rhino fan so that's why this one get's shown off.  It seems like the Avengers are a bit overkill to go after a guy whose power is brut strength.  Sill I like Rhino for no good reason and here he is.  

Avengers 237 (November, 1983)

I just liked the cover of this one with the Spider-Woman out of body experience thing going on and the characters besides the bed.  Random but it stands out to me.  Avengers 246 (August, 1984)

There were of course shiny comics back in the day as in this foil cover.  I also really like the Black Knight.  I can't say I'm an expert on him but I always loved his look. Avengers #363 (June, 1993) 

I really like the art on this Vision cover.  Another character I like and I really enjoy his character in the movies.  From the actor to how he is portrayed I just really enjoy him as well as Wanda.

Avengers #367 (October, 1993)

I'll show off more Avengers comics tomorrow.  Below is the breakdown of my Avengers collection.  I don't purchase single issues anymore, preferring to do the trade paperbacks.  I plan on selling off the majority of my singles in my collection.  But selling comics is tough especially when they've sat for 15 - 20 years.  You have to figure out if each issue is special or just average for pricing, shipping is expensive, scan them or take photos and it is all time consuming.  But it is time.  Hopefully I'll find an easier avenue for selling it all off.  I'll share more of my comic collection over time.   

Volume 1		181-182, 230, 232-246, 248, 269, 271,360-369,371-375,400
Annual		12, 13,22
Volume 3		1 (Alternate Cover), 39,41, 50-84, 500 - 503
Finale		N/A
New Avengers		1-9, 12-17
Wizard		0
Wizard Special Edition		N/A

Darth Vader Volume 1 from Marvel Comics

I finished the first volume of Darth Vader (2015, 166 pages) a day after receiving it for Christmas.  Once I started I didn't want to put it down.  It really is a good book that collects the first six comic books in the series.  The books picks up right after A New Hope and highlights Darth Vader and his relationship with the Emperor.  As they are both Sith it isn't surprising that there is conflict. Darth Vader, while loyal, has his own agenda as he tries to figure out all the Emperor's schemes.  That is basically what you'll get from this collection.  Dr. Aphra, who has a key part in the book, is introduced here.  She became such a fan favorite she won a contest and now has her own Star Wars Black Series 6" figure.   She is a good character and not what I expected.  There really isn't much to spoil in this book but I don't need to go into any greater detail.  This book is part of the new Star Wars canon and anyone who like Star Wars and/or reads comics would probably enjoy this book.