CBM Time Capsule: SWAMP THING Issue #57 1987

CBM Time Capsule: SWAMP THING Issue #57 1987

A look back at the ads, promos and column letters in the comic books of yesteryear. What exactly was in between the panels of Alan Moore's Swamp Thing #57 from 1987?

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By MarkJulian - Aug 30, 2012 10:08 AM EST
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Greetings folks! In our never-ending quest to keep you knuckleheads entertained, we're rolling out a new feature for your entertainment pleasure, CBM Time Capsule. In said feature, we'll be combing through old comic book issues, but not for their storylines or art, for the supplemental content, the promos for upcoming titles, advertisements and column letters. Hopefully you find this sidestep from the usual entertaining, if so, we'll keep it going.

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Swamp Thing #57 by Alan Moore and Rick Veitch

As Adam Strange is transported by zeta beam to Rann, his consciousness collides with that of the Swamp Thing who's own consciousness is being transported across The Green.


DC being humble about some recent awards.


After Frank Miller successfully rebooted Superman and Batman, George Perez was tasked with doing the same for Wonder Woman.


Lazer Tag Academy was a Saturday Morning cartoon show that aired on ABC from 1986-1987.


Classics!


No words needed here!


The infamous Meanwhile... column from then ice President and Editor of DC Comics, Dick Giordano.


The fan letter answer column curated by Editor Karen Berger.


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