A.J. Carey the Comic Archivist
@ajcdoesitall.bsky.social
The not-at-all professional account of A.J. Carey | Retro Static Radio, Killing 15 Minutes, Reader's History of Comics | Former Contributor to Every Nerd Site
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
I will say the plus about this current go around with #FirstIssuesNOW is that outside a couple old haters, I have not been linked with an evil cabal of comic people who secretly the industry... sad that I never actually learned what a "whisper network" is. XD
September 27, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I will say the plus about this current go around with #FirstIssuesNOW is that outside a couple old haters, I have not been linked with an evil cabal of comic people who secretly the industry... sad that I never actually learned what a "whisper network" is. XD
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What do spinsters, rebels, and comic creators have in common? 🪄 They all bend reality.
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#NationalComicBookDay #BookSky #SpinstersRow
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#NationalComicBookDay #BookSky #SpinstersRow
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What do spinsters, rebels, and comic creators have in common? 🪄 They all bend reality.
Celebrate National Comic Book Day with our favorite spell-casters of ink and imagination → https://spinstersrow.com/pow-zap-bang-talking-comic-books-and-graphic-novels/
#NationalComicBookDay #BookSky #SpinstersRow
Celebrate National Comic Book Day with our favorite spell-casters of ink and imagination → https://spinstersrow.com/pow-zap-bang-talking-comic-books-and-graphic-novels/
#NationalComicBookDay #BookSky #SpinstersRow
Nah, babe, I love you, I just didn't know Sir Psycho Sexy was your shower song.
September 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Nah, babe, I love you, I just didn't know Sir Psycho Sexy was your shower song.
I think GOOD AS DEAD really has my mood this week summed up.
September 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I think GOOD AS DEAD really has my mood this week summed up.
Yes, yes, we all know it's a new @tomtaylormade.bsky.social comic so I'm going to praise it. But if it helps, I go off on a tangent about the "all-ages" label. And also the art is what really makes this just amazing.
www.spreaker.com/episode/c-o-...
www.spreaker.com/episode/c-o-...
C.O.R.T: Children of the Round Table #1 (DC Comics) - First Issues NOW!
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September 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Yes, yes, we all know it's a new @tomtaylormade.bsky.social comic so I'm going to praise it. But if it helps, I go off on a tangent about the "all-ages" label. And also the art is what really makes this just amazing.
www.spreaker.com/episode/c-o-...
www.spreaker.com/episode/c-o-...
Oh damn, President Robert Redford died.
September 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Oh damn, President Robert Redford died.
So after reading RED HOOD #1, yes there's a review coming up, can I say that DC is absolutely fucking stupid for trying to firebomb this book? It's the first Red Hood book that is outright great. At least someone leak the WIP art and scripts, please.
September 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
So after reading RED HOOD #1, yes there's a review coming up, can I say that DC is absolutely fucking stupid for trying to firebomb this book? It's the first Red Hood book that is outright great. At least someone leak the WIP art and scripts, please.
Hey, guess who just lost an interview for [redacted comic company] for pointing out it was dumb as hell to cancel RED HOOD. At least it was the first interview not the third like last time XD
September 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hey, guess who just lost an interview for [redacted comic company] for pointing out it was dumb as hell to cancel RED HOOD. At least it was the first interview not the third like last time XD
Wow, picked a weird couple of days to be dehydrated and bedridden.
September 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Wow, picked a weird couple of days to be dehydrated and bedridden.
Last week's pretty large first issues. I admit I was too harsh on X-Men and Masterminds, but I will never take back that Nemesis: Forever review because goddamn.
First Issues Weekly #9 (8-27-2025)
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September 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Last week's pretty large first issues. I admit I was too harsh on X-Men and Masterminds, but I will never take back that Nemesis: Forever review because goddamn.
Of course I can sing all the songs on #NowThat'sWhatICallMusic Vol 32-40. Pffft what fool couldn't?
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www.spreaker.com/episode/how-...
How Come We Don't Know This Part 4
In this lively conversation, Sam and AJ engage in a nostalgic journey through popular music, discussing various songs and artists from the past. They share humo
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August 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Of course I can sing all the songs on #NowThat'sWhatICallMusic Vol 32-40. Pffft what fool couldn't?
www.spreaker.com/episode/how-...
www.spreaker.com/episode/how-...
I do owe a small apology to @zacthompson.bsky.social since I didn't know about Cemetery Kids Don't Die before reviewing Cemetery Kids Run Rabid so now I need to read that, although I did still praise it so I can only like it even more with the first book. XD
This week in First Issues NOW! I really dig everything, extra praise to Space Ghost (because duh) and Cemetery Kids (because duh), have to talk about that Bloodshot minor controversy, for Sammi's Pick, she finally read something by Jason Aaron and Monster High
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWV3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWV3...
First Issues Weekly #7 (8-13-2025)
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August 23, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I do owe a small apology to @zacthompson.bsky.social since I didn't know about Cemetery Kids Don't Die before reviewing Cemetery Kids Run Rabid so now I need to read that, although I did still praise it so I can only like it even more with the first book. XD
This week in First Issues NOW! I really dig everything, extra praise to Space Ghost (because duh) and Cemetery Kids (because duh), have to talk about that Bloodshot minor controversy, for Sammi's Pick, she finally read something by Jason Aaron and Monster High
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWV3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWV3...
First Issues Weekly #7 (8-13-2025)
YouTube video by A.J. “The Comic Archivist” Carey
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August 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM
This week in First Issues NOW! I really dig everything, extra praise to Space Ghost (because duh) and Cemetery Kids (because duh), have to talk about that Bloodshot minor controversy, for Sammi's Pick, she finally read something by Jason Aaron and Monster High
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWV3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWV3...
All the comics from last week (I know I missed a couple but shush). Absolutely fantastic week, though I have to give it up for #AncestralRecall from @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social and #Orla from @madcavestudios.com as the two must owns! #comicbooks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHxS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHxS...
First Issues Weekly #6 (8-6-2025)
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August 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
All the comics from last week (I know I missed a couple but shush). Absolutely fantastic week, though I have to give it up for #AncestralRecall from @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social and #Orla from @madcavestudios.com as the two must owns! #comicbooks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHxS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHxS...
And the latest #FirstIssuesWeekly compilation of #FirstIssuesNOW is up on the YouTube. While I praise many books, I know that there's a couple that may get me in trouble. Plus Sammi's Picks are Speed Racer and Monster High and those are fun discussions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj_d...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj_d...
First Issues Weekly #5 (7-30-2025)
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August 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
And the latest #FirstIssuesWeekly compilation of #FirstIssuesNOW is up on the YouTube. While I praise many books, I know that there's a couple that may get me in trouble. Plus Sammi's Picks are Speed Racer and Monster High and those are fun discussions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj_d...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj_d...
So I decided to take a break praising @peposed.bsky.social and let my sister do it this time. @madcavestudios.com has another hit on their hand ^_^
www.spreaker.com/episode/samm...
And listen to Sam and I trying to remember songs on Blanking 15 Minutes (its silly as sin)
www.spreaker.com/episode/samm...
And listen to Sam and I trying to remember songs on Blanking 15 Minutes (its silly as sin)
SAMMI'S PICK - Speed Racer #1 (Mad Cave Studios, 2025) - First Issues NOW!
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August 6, 2025 at 3:52 AM
So I decided to take a break praising @peposed.bsky.social and let my sister do it this time. @madcavestudios.com has another hit on their hand ^_^
www.spreaker.com/episode/samm...
And listen to Sam and I trying to remember songs on Blanking 15 Minutes (its silly as sin)
www.spreaker.com/episode/samm...
And listen to Sam and I trying to remember songs on Blanking 15 Minutes (its silly as sin)
Not going to spoil a single thing, but that #Titans Annual hit me enough that I got misty eyed and had to sit for a few minutes before I could even finish it.
Stupid Phil Jimenez made me cry because of Donna Troy - or my own baggage. Who can say?!
Stupid Phil Jimenez made me cry because of Donna Troy - or my own baggage. Who can say?!
August 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Not going to spoil a single thing, but that #Titans Annual hit me enough that I got misty eyed and had to sit for a few minutes before I could even finish it.
Stupid Phil Jimenez made me cry because of Donna Troy - or my own baggage. Who can say?!
Stupid Phil Jimenez made me cry because of Donna Troy - or my own baggage. Who can say?!
So is anyone super-hyped for #TheComicStopSeries coming out? It looks fantastic and fun and actually like it doesn't hate comic fans. xD
July 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
So is anyone super-hyped for #TheComicStopSeries coming out? It looks fantastic and fun and actually like it doesn't hate comic fans. xD
A comic has not won me over so fast as TEXARCANUM #1... except when they also made a joke about supernatural spots aren't just places that look like Vancouver :P @darkhorse.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A comic has not won me over so fast as TEXARCANUM #1... except when they also made a joke about supernatural spots aren't just places that look like Vancouver :P @darkhorse.com
David Avallone does it again. Makes me buy all the covers for a great book. I swear half of Dynamite's sales are just me getting variants.
spreaker.onelink.me/A4NZ/cy44ut9y
spreaker.onelink.me/A4NZ/cy44ut9y
Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1 (2025, Marvel)
Sometimes it really is as simple as smashing action figures together with some fun lines to make me squee like the fanboy I am.
GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL
spreaker.onelink.me
July 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
David Avallone does it again. Makes me buy all the covers for a great book. I swear half of Dynamite's sales are just me getting variants.
spreaker.onelink.me/A4NZ/cy44ut9y
spreaker.onelink.me/A4NZ/cy44ut9y
And this creative team really makes you forget that @kellythompson.bsky.social created the best animal in comics... and the bane of my existence in gaming.
Some comics are just soul-cleansing and It's Jeff definitely clears out the cobwebs.
www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s...
www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s...
It's Jeff: Infinity Paws! #1 (2025)
Sometimes you don't need sparkling prose to make something truly special to read.
IT’S JEFF: INFINITY PAWS! #1, written by Jason Loo, art by Nao Fuji with
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July 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
And this creative team really makes you forget that @kellythompson.bsky.social created the best animal in comics... and the bane of my existence in gaming.
Some comics are just soul-cleansing and It's Jeff definitely clears out the cobwebs.
www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s...
www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s...
It's Jeff: Infinity Paws! #1 (2025)
Sometimes you don't need sparkling prose to make something truly special to read.
IT’S JEFF: INFINITY PAWS! #1, written by Jason Loo, art by Nao Fuji with
www.spreaker.com
July 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Some comics are just soul-cleansing and It's Jeff definitely clears out the cobwebs.
www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s...
www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s...
So in the new #ThenAndNow of #Comics, it's all about the history of the #SUPERMAN title. His first issue has him dealing with domestic abuse, coal barons and unsafe work environments, war profiteering, lobbyists, and collegial football fixing.
open.spotify.com/episode/2oue...
open.spotify.com/episode/2oue...
Superman (1939/2023)
Then And Now of Comics · Episode
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July 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
So in the new #ThenAndNow of #Comics, it's all about the history of the #SUPERMAN title. His first issue has him dealing with domestic abuse, coal barons and unsafe work environments, war profiteering, lobbyists, and collegial football fixing.
open.spotify.com/episode/2oue...
open.spotify.com/episode/2oue...
Ahem. Superman is a great character, regardless of the more general audience movie being good or bad. It should not take away from the character, or the fantastic creative teams doing wonderful work with the character currently. Thank you.
(yes this is the official pic to use always)
(yes this is the official pic to use always)
July 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Ahem. Superman is a great character, regardless of the more general audience movie being good or bad. It should not take away from the character, or the fantastic creative teams doing wonderful work with the character currently. Thank you.
(yes this is the official pic to use always)
(yes this is the official pic to use always)