Ten Cent Takes

Issue 92: Cyberella

This week, we're diving into Cyberella! More awkward misses than satirical hits, this short-lived cyberpunk series from an equally short-lived DC Comics imprint isn't nearly as funny as it tries to be. 

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Breakouts Edition

For this week's Dollar Bin Discovery, the theme is "breakouts." 
Jessika picked out Rogue #2, because it was the first time the X-man got a solo comic. Mike decided to look at the X-Men Stridex issue... because zits. 

Issue 91: Marvel's Generic Comic Book™

Did you know Marvel officially created the most generic superhero comic of all time back in the 80s? Well, they did. And it's an absolute fever dream of a book. Get ready, because we're talking about the Generic Comic Book™ !

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Hollywood Edition

Lights! Camera! Action! This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're exploring comics connected to Hollywood. 
Mike picked up Predator vs Magnus Robot Fighter 1, while Jessika read Wonder Woman 28. 

Issue 90: Video Jack

Who's ready to turn on the tube and rot their brains? Today we're checking out Video Jack, the 1980s satirical comic that attempts to skewer television culture.

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Summer Days Edition

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we surrendered to the heat and checked out some summer-themed books. 
Both of us (strangely) came to the table with two Vertigo books from the 1990s. Jessika picked up Flex Mentallo #1 and Mike got nostalgic about The Books of Magic #25.

Issue 89: Baywatch Comic Stories

 
Get ready to read some comics in slow motion! This week we're checking out Baywatch Comic Stories, the so-so comic adaptation of the so-so series that dominated television in the 90s.

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Degenerate Edition

This episode of Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're getting a little debased and checking out comics that fit the theme of "Degenerates." Jessika scoped out The Ballad of Gordon Barleycorn while Mike unearthed an issue of 2 Hot Girls on a Summer Night!

Issue 88: Models, Inc.

 
It's time to take a turn on the catwalk and check out Marvel's fashion adventure: Models, Inc! This miniseries took several Silver Age characters and gave them a 2009 makeover... mostly for the better. Also: A surprise cameo from Tim Gunn!

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Pride 2024 Edition

It's Pride month, baby! That means we're talking about LGBTQIA+ comics in this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries! Mike and Jessica both picked up supernatural queer-friendly comics with Magical Beatdown vol 3 and Mamo #5.