Howard the Duck in Guardians of the Galaxy

If you didn't see Guardians of the Galaxy yet, what were you doing the last four day. If you didn't see Howard the Duck in the movie, you didn't stay till the end, always stay to the end of the credits during a Marvel movie, ALWAYS!

The end of the movie has a scene between Howard the Duck and The Collector. Earlier n the movie if you were playing really close attention you would have noticed Howard in a cell in the background of the Collectors room.

For this of you that don't know anything about Howard the Duck, you will when you finish reading this post. We don't only hunt here at CBH&G we also educate.

About Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck comes from  a planet in another dimension called Duck World. On this planet the dominant species are Ducks, other then that the planet is very similar to Earth. Howard is the oldest son of Dave and Dottie. You can find out more on Marvel Comics homepage

From Howard the Duck Movie, circa 1987

First Appearance
Howard the Duck made his first appearance in Adventure into Fear #19. Written by Steve Gerber with art by Sal Trapani. In the issue,  Thog's an out-worldly demon is planning to collide different realms. Thog is confronted by a multi-generational Army led by Korrek, Jennifer Kale, Dakimh, the Man-Thing and for the first time ever, Howard the Duck.
This first appearance will cost you about $800 for a high CGC graded copy or starting at $25 for ungraded. It really is an interesting issue to have in your collection.

In Guardians of the Galaxy

Even though Howard the Duck starred in the biggest Marvel based movie flop which was released in 1987, they still decided to use him as part of the post-credit scene. After the credits the Collector is sitting in the ruins of his collection with Cosmo the Dog, when Howard the Duck makes a snide remark. Both Cosmo and Howard can be seen earlier in the movie locked up as part of the Collectors menagerie. A funny way to end a movie that was very funny. Howard the Duck was voiced by Seth Green.

Time to go get a another first appearance, so,what are you waiting for Adventure into Fear#19 is waiting for you.


Check out the rest of the characters Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide it should help clear up any confusion you may have had about the movie.

No raccoons or tree creatures were harmed in the making of this post.

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Father Gabriel on The Walking Dead

Walking Dead News coming out to San Diego Comic Con includes new cast member Seth Gilliam playing Father Gabriel. Gilliam is known for his role in HBO's The Wire, one of the greatest shows ever on TV.

Father Gabriel first appeared in issue #61 of the Walking Dead, you can add this issue to your zombie collection for $125 CGC graded 9.8 much less then that for an ungraded copy, less then $15, if you can find a one.

About Father Gabriel Stokes

Gabriel Stokes a reverend opat a local church. Following the zombie outbreak he barricaded himself inside the church and would not allow members of his congregation into the church. Many of them died because of his cowardice.  He only came out of the church after he had run out of food.

First Appearance
Written by Robert Kirkman with art by Charlie Adler issue #61 sees the group continue their journal to Washington. On their way there they run into Father Gabriel Stokes an unarmed traveler who has ran out of food. Father Gabriel informs the group that he has been hiding out in the church but recently he ran out of food. 

On the TV Show
Father Gabriel Stokes will be played by Seth Gilliam. It is presumed that the group will run into him on the road to Washington.

Before the 5th season of Walking Dead starts go out and pick up the Fathers first appearance, check your local shop, or use our Comic Shop Review to help you.

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I want this Groot in my collection!



Hoping that one of the toy companies makes this soon. Could be like one of those solar powered toys. 

Marvel comics get on this.

Comic Shop Review - Comic Relief, Lawrenceville, NJ

Located on Quakerbridge Road in Lawrenceville, NJ, Comic Relief is a perfect local comic shop to fill all your weekly comic book and collectible needs.

The shelfs are loaded with current titles, trade paper backs and toys. You can also fill your statue needs which are housed in a nice glass display case.

We traveled here on a recent visit to Trenton, NJ, lucky for us it was open on Sunday, most other comic shops are not.

So lets give it a CBH&G review:

Comics - Comic Relief has a huge collection of current titles located around the shop this includes recent variant covers. They also carry most recent trade paper backs and graphic novels. If an issue or trade came out in the last few on the you'll find it here. I finally picked up the new Superman #32 pencilled by John Romita Jr, which I have looed for at four other shops. Also hunted down the variant Batman 75th Anniversary cover for Superman #33.
Comic Relief also has a selection of back issues but it is not very extensive, mostly more recent issues.

Toys - Nice selection of most current DC and Marvel action figures and other toys. No older lines, you know how much we like the older toy lines.

Other Stuff - A nice assortment of  statues and busts including an awesome Kingdom Come statue, if I had the money on me at the time I would have picked it up. Comic Relief also has a selection of trading cards, my youngest daughter has started collecting card packs now. It all started after she recently pulled a Tom Hiddleston autographed card from a Thor pack, she decided to sell it to pay for her NYCC trip. She bought a Walking Dead back at Comic Relief, hoping for a Norman Reedus autograph.

Comic Shop Grade - B +

The only reason Comic Relief didn't get an A is that it doesn't have a large selection of older comics or toys, the things that make a hunting trip worth taking.
 If you live in the area you should be filling all your collecting needs here. If you are passing by the Trenton area stop in.

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Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy

If you haven't already heard Guardians of the Galaxy has broke the record for an opening weekend in August, raking in $94 million. We continue to look at each of the characters, this installment of Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide looks at the main character, Star-Lord.

Star-Lord made his first appearance in the pages of Marvel Preview #4, he even graced the cover. A copy of this will round out your GOTG first appearance collection. Marvel Previews #4 will cost you
Over $1,500 with a CGC 9.0 or higher, ungraded copies will cost you anywhere between $100 and $500 depending on condition.

About Star-Lord

Star-Lord real name is Peter Quill. He was born during an unusual astronomical phenomenon when many of the planets align. Star-Lord was raised by his single mother until she is killed by an alien when he is eleven, His father died of a heart attack when Quill was a baby. Peter becomes a NASA astronaut and while on a space-station an alien entity called the Master of the Sun offers the mantle of Star-Lord (an interplanetary policeman) to the astronauts onboard.  Peter wants to be the chosen one but is rejected at first then takes the astronauts place to become Star-Lord.

First Appearance

Written by Steve Englehart and penciled by Steve Gan, Marvel Previews #4 (Jan. 1976) features the story of Peter Quill becoming Star-Lord, an interplanetary policeman.

In Guardians of the Galaxy

Chirs Pratt portrays Peter Quill in the film. Peter Quill becomes a member of a mercenary gang, the Ravagers . He becomes involved in a galactic war between two alien powers, the Kree  and Nova Corps. He leads the Guardians of the Galaxy in the battle.

Star-Lords first appearance in Marvel Previews #4 will be hot and is already hard to find, so get to hunting it down. If you find a copy send us an email about your adventure, we can be reached at Farleyclan003@yahoo.com

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The Sad Story of Action Comics #309

Strange coincidences happen all the time both when dealing with comics and real life, the story of Action Comics #309 crosses over between the two worlds.

Back in the 1960's many of Supermans issues including Action Comics had covers that, instead of showing fight scenes from the issue,  showed some type of née to solve mystery. The cover of Action Comics #309 showed Superman shaking hands with his alter ego, Clark Kent. Prospective buyer were supposed to see this cover on the newsstand and want to see why.

The Superman story in this issue has Superman being asked by a television show to meet with former/current friends including Clark Kent. In order to pull this off Superman asks for help from a very powerful friend. President John F. Kennedy agrees to help the Man of Steel, so he dresses up as Clark Kent. He agrees to keep Superman's secret identity secret.

The sad part of this story is that this issue hit newsstands days after President Kennedy was assassinated on November 22,1963. In those days comics began shipping throughout the country weeks before they hit newsstands making it to late in the process for DC to recall the issue.

Only about 35 copies of Action Comics #309 have been graded by CGC, the highest being a 9.8. You can add a copy to your collection for less then $10 ungraded and a couple of hundred high grade.

If nothing else this issue would be a fantastic conversation piece. It does have a historical back story.

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