Author Archives: Michael Tierney

I’ve expanded the Comics History part of my website, www.thewildstars.com , that started with a history of Carl Barks’s Disney Ducks. Three comic characters known for weilding sharp blades were Conan the Barbarian, John Carter of Mars, and Tarzan of … See More

I’ve just posted a new page on my website devoted to the legendary Carl Barks. Carl Barks was always one of my favorite storytellers, being both an exceptional artist and extraordinary storyteller. It was a rare combination. If you’d like … See More

Over on my website, www.thewildstars.com I’ve added a new section to try and dispell a common misconception about the comic book industry. Comic Book Store owners always get a bad rap, as the public perception is that we’re all like … See More

Jack Kirby is an icon of the comic book industry. That’s why he’s known as “King” Kirby. But what inspired young Jack before he started his illustrious career of illustration? I’d recently had conversations with customers who saw a lot … See More

This week Marvel took an almost unprecedented step by releasing Captain America #600 early, on Monday (today). Why? They wanted to get the word out that the original Captain America is returning! In time for the 4th of July celebration … See More

I’ve been a fan of Star Trek since the very first episode aired. My Dad read a science-fiction novel a day, so when he heard about a new science-fiction TV series called Star Trek, he tuned in. Dad quickly tuned … See More

To promote the release of my new 25th Anniversary hardcover to those not already familiar with the Wild Stars, I’ve just put a free issue onto the web: Welcome to the Wild Stars! This is Volume 3 #4 presented in … See More

As comic book exhibitions go for the casual fan, there is no bigger or better event than something like San Diego’s annual ComicCon. But, for me, more important events are those like when publishers recently met with comics retailers at … See More

One of my new year’s resolutions was to do some traveling through time. To be more specific, I’m referring to the Time Tunnel television series that starred James Darren as Dr. Tony Newman, Robert Colbert as Dr. Doug Phillips, Lee … See More

Marvel Comics creator David Mack (Daredevil artist and Kabuki creator/writer/artist) visited Henderson State University this week, and did a signing for his new release of the Kabuki: Alchemy hardcover at Collector’s Edition in North Little Rock on Friday the 13th, … See More