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December 2016

PRINCESS LEIA Issues 1-5 (Ben) – MCC099 and CBTM097

December 31, 2016 | Filed under: Ben, Marvel Sci-Fi, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy, New Star Wars

With news of Carrie Fisher’s passing, plans changed and Ben take a look back at the comic book mini-series that pays a fitting tribute to the character that Carrie Fisher brought to life: Princess Leia. Rebel leader, princess, and icon, Princess Leia turned the concept of “save the princess” on …

LOTS OF BATTLES! Marvel Sci-Fi, November 1978 (Ben) – CBTM096

December 30, 2016 | Filed under: Ben, Marvel Sci-Fi

Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated November 1978, Ben reads: Introduction — 0:00-5:15 Star Wars #17 — CRUCIBLE — 5:15-24:55 (Flashback to Luke’s past!) Godzilla #16 — THE GREAT GODZILLA ROUNDUP — 24:55-49:05 (Godzilla vs. some modern day cowboys!) Human Fly #15 — WAR IN THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT — 49:05-1:15:10 …

Ridin’ the Rails and the Dinos! (Ben’s Bullpen Bulletin, November 1978) – MCC098

December 26, 2016 | Filed under: Ben, Ben's Bullpen Bulletin, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Taking a look at what else is happening at Marvel with the cover date November, 1978. Moon Boy and Devil Dinosaur take on other dino riders, while Machine Man deals with evil scientists, and some advertisements cause some excitement for what’s coming to Marvel’s Cosmic Comics in the near future!

Christmas Extravaganza! STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION #2 & Funko Pop Exchange 2016 (Ben & Group) – CBTM095

December 24, 2016 | Filed under: Ben, Group Episodes

For Christmas, Ben takes a look at the second Star Trek: The Next Generation issue, a holiday themed issue. He reminiscences about Star Trek, analyzes the issue, and has fun getting into his Star Trek fandom. Then, post-credit, the Comic Book Time Machine team (Ben, Matt, Daniel, and Evan) celebrate …

“Meanwhile, Back in Helium” (John Carter: Warlord of Mars #18, November 1978) – MCC097

December 20, 2016 | Filed under: Ben, John Carter: Warlord of Mars, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Tars Tarkas battles alone against a contender for his leadership!

LIVE FROM NEW YORK, THE WESTERN RANGE, AND OUTER SPACE! Marvel Sci-Fi, October 1978 (Ben) – CBTM094

December 18, 2016 | Filed under: Ben, Marvel Sci-Fi

Saturday Night Live! A Star Wars comic with barely no Star Wars movie characters, but with the return of the giant rabbit! Dangerous death-defying on hot air balloons! It’s just another month of Marvel’s cosmic comics!

“The War in the Washington Monument” (The Human Fly #15, November 1978) – MCC096

December 16, 2016 | Filed under: Ben, Human Fly, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy

The Human Fly grapples with two Vietnam vets who have turned to terrorism to get the word out about the shoddy care wounded veterans are receiving.

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