peter john rios

Covers of comics that are (or have been) in my collection at one point or another.

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Conan (1985)

Marvel Tales (1984)

Robin: I had such high hopes when The Resurrection of Ra’s Al Ghul started. But it really ultimately added little to the overall narrative. Damian is such a great character though. (2008)

Superman: An interesting two-art story (that concludes in Detective Comics 756) where Lois and Batman plot to steal a Kryptonite Ring from the newly elected President Luthor. Only, when they break into the White House, Superman is waiting for them. Great writing, great art, a fun moment with the “new” Krypto and Batman as well as the ever-looming threat of Luthor as President. Especially since Sam Lane, Lois’ father, is on his staff. Loeb really helped to shape an interesting Superman universe at this time. Plus, I love Lois’ face on the cover. (2001)

Wonder Woman (2001)

There are two more issues worth mentioning that aren’t part of my collection:

Daredevil: The first appearance of Elektra! I’ve read the issue in a Frank Miller Visionaries trade years ago. But I never actually owned a copy of the issue. (1981)

Justice League of America: Featuring the Secret Society of Super-Villains in a story called The Last Great Switcheroo. The second part of a two-part story that is the basis for Brad Meltzer’s Identity Crisis maxi-series. Never read this issue, never owned it. But I look for it often in back issue bins. (1979)