MaltyBlog #4: Malty Rant – Variants

As a comic book collector, one of the things that I have to deal with is variant covers. On the surface, I don’t have a problem with them. They are fun, alternate pieces of art that gives the collectors something a little extra. But if you are like me and are a bit of a completionist, then getting all the variant covers for your favorite titles can be a pain. I get a lot of help from my local comic shop, as they pull them for me before I get there. But then… sigh… then a company does a release like IDW did this past week. Rant incoming…

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Sonic The Hedgehog Is Coming To TheMaltyGamer!

My love of seeing my favorite pop culture properties in comic book form didn’t stop at Back To The Future. Now, IDW Publishing has started releasing Sonic The Hedgehog comics, after the long run Sonic had with Archie Comics. Just as I did with the Back To The Future Comics (which is also still ongoing, don’t worry BTTF fans!), I will be soon revealing a new section to this site. The Sonic The Hedgehog Comics Collector’s Guide! Continue reading “Sonic The Hedgehog Is Coming To TheMaltyGamer!” →

Back To The Story: IDW Back To The Future #1

Every week, I write a summary of an issue or two from the IDW Back To The Future comic book series. This is for anyone who missed an issue and needs to catch up, or wants to collect the comics and can’t find certain issues. This will serve as a catch up for those that need to know the story so far. Warning! Spoilers ahead! Getting ‘Back To The Story’, let’s start where it all began in October, 2015…… Issue #1! Continue reading “Back To The Story: IDW Back To The Future #1” →