Michael Rickard's Blog, page 7
October 3, 2019
Review: "The Batcave Companion" Provides Lots of Insight into an Iconic Character.
Copyright 2019 by Michael W. Rickard II
The writer/editor of the critically acclaimed The Krypton Companion and the designer of the eye-popping Spies, Vixens, and Masters of Kung Fu: The Art of Paul Gulacy team up to investigate the Silver and Bronze Ages of Batman comic books in The Batcave Companion!Two distinct sections of this book follow the Dark Knight's progression from his campy "New Look" of the mid-1960s to his "creature of the night" reinvention of the 1970s, through art-jammed inte...
The writer/editor of the critically acclaimed The Krypton Companion and the designer of the eye-popping Spies, Vixens, and Masters of Kung Fu: The Art of Paul Gulacy team up to investigate the Silver and Bronze Ages of Batman comic books in The Batcave Companion!Two distinct sections of this book follow the Dark Knight's progression from his campy "New Look" of the mid-1960s to his "creature of the night" reinvention of the 1970s, through art-jammed inte...
September 30, 2019
Special Feature: The Greatest United States Heavyweight Champion of All Time Tournament: Round Two Match One: Harley Race vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Copyright 2019 Michael W. Rickard IIOriginally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for Round Two of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, presented here at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a steppingstone to the NWA World Heavyweight Championshi...
September 23, 2019
Special Feature: The Greatest United States Heavyweight Champion of All Time Tournament: Round One Match Nine: Sgt. Slaughter vs. Johnny Valentine.
Copyright 2019 Michael W. Rickard II
Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part nine of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Hea...
Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part nine of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Hea...
September 15, 2019
Special Feature: The Greatest United States Heavyweight Champion of All Time Tournament: Round One Match Eight: "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes vs. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.
Copyright Michael W. Rickard IIOriginally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part eight of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Heavywe...
Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part eight of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Heavywe...
September 13, 2019
Book Review: "Star Trek the Newspaper Strip Volume 1."
Copyright 2019 by Michael W. Rickard II
Presenting the rare newspaper strip from the late 1970s and early 1980s that Star Trek fans have eagerly awaited. Volume 1 includes the first ten story arcs from the strip's debut on December 2, 1979 through October 25, 1981. Star Trek comic books have been published—and collected—almost continually since 1967. Astoundingly, the long-running newspaper comic strip has been largely overlooked by even the most devout fans. In 1979 Paramount commissioned the...
Presenting the rare newspaper strip from the late 1970s and early 1980s that Star Trek fans have eagerly awaited. Volume 1 includes the first ten story arcs from the strip's debut on December 2, 1979 through October 25, 1981. Star Trek comic books have been published—and collected—almost continually since 1967. Astoundingly, the long-running newspaper comic strip has been largely overlooked by even the most devout fans. In 1979 Paramount commissioned the...
September 10, 2019
Book Review. "Joker: The Bronze Age Omnibus."
Copyright 2019 by Michael W. Rickard II
With a film starring the Joker as played by Joaquin Phoenix in the works for fall 2019, DC collects the greatest 1970s tales of the clown prince of crime in one massive hardcover for the first time!He has been the thorn in the side of the Caped Crusader for years, always there to confound Batman and his allies before their own genius and heroics halt whatever crazy scheme has hatched from his maniacal mind. As the swinging '60s moved into the troubled '7...
With a film starring the Joker as played by Joaquin Phoenix in the works for fall 2019, DC collects the greatest 1970s tales of the clown prince of crime in one massive hardcover for the first time!He has been the thorn in the side of the Caped Crusader for years, always there to confound Batman and his allies before their own genius and heroics halt whatever crazy scheme has hatched from his maniacal mind. As the swinging '60s moved into the troubled '7...
September 2, 2019
Special Feature: The Greatest United States Heavyweight Champion of All Time Tournament: Round One Match Seven: "Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs. Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods.
Copyright Michael W. Rickard IIOriginally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part seven of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Heavywe...
Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part seven of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Heavywe...
August 19, 2019
Special Feature: The Greatest United States Heavyweight Champion of All Time Tournament: Round One Match Six: Dick Slater vs. Lex Luger
Copyright Michael W. Rickard IIOriginally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part six of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Heavyweig...
Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part six of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Heavyweig...
August 11, 2019
Special Feature: The Greatest United States Heavyweight Champion of All Time Tournament: Round One Match Five: Bobo Brazil vs. Nikita Koloff
Copyright Michael W. Rickard IIOriginally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part five of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Heavywei...
Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.It’s time for part five of round one of The Greatest U.S. Champion of All Time Tournament, originally presented at Canadian Bulldog’s World. In case you’re just tuning in, this tournament includes the 21 greats who held Jim Crockett Promotions’ United States Heavyweight Championship, one of the most prestigious titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt served as a stepping stone to the NWA World Heavywei...
August 9, 2019
The Incredible Legacy of Harley Race
Editor's Note: While the wrestling world is still reeling from the loss of one of its greatest performers, there have been some wonderful tributes to the greatest wrestler on God's green Earth. Recently, I had a chance to share my thoughts on Mr. Race's career over at Ten-Bell Salute. Hope you enjoy it.Click here for article.
