Marvel Age #1000: Observations From The Backyard

 

Marvel Age #1000: Observations From The Backyard

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

Artist & Colorist: Kaare Andrews

Letterer: Joe Caramagna

Publisher: Marvel

Price: $9.99

Release Date: August 30, 2023

Story

Everyone sees the world differently. Can you see what others cannot? In J. Michael Straczynski's tale, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko sit outside after school. Why does everyone think they're so weird? No one else sees what they see, but perhaps they should. Through their storytelling, the boys can communicate how they see the world. Who knows how many people might embrace their views and share their dreams?

 

Art

Kaare Andrews’ framed panels imbue Straczynski with timeless appeal in Marvel Age #1000. Beige matting surrounds spotted faded photos. Bright colors defy the aging process in this heartfelt portrait of three storytellers in their formative years. As Straczynski states, Marvel Comics wasn’t born this way. This portrait of boys discovering their superpowers argues otherwise.

 

Final Thoughts

Marvel Age #1000 explores the breadth and depth of the Marvel universe. Stories touch upon every era to ponder the company's strengths and why its heroes endure.

 

Marvel Age #1000 Rating: 8.9/10

 

To preview stories in Marvel Age #1000 see my review at Comic Book Dispatch.