The Funny Books

So I've created a blog to chronicle my love of comics. More importantly, old comics. I find that when i go to my local comic shop, i usually leave empty-handed. Why is this? There are plenty of characters and artists i'd love to check out, but there is a major problem with the comics industry these days. Comics are no longer fun. Comics have the stigma of being "just for kids", but anyone who has picked up a recent Batman or Captain America knows that comics are now marketed for adults. Rape, ultra-violence, and the murder of major characters are all part of the norm in comics now, with each of the big two (Marvel and DC) competeing for the biggest shocker of the year. The big two have always been in this competition, but it just seems that now it's a race to shock the readers, not to entertain them. This is my first entry and each post will highlight a back issue that does what comics should do, entertain and make people remember why they started collecting in the first place, FUN! I won't highlight key issues because they have been reviewed and analyzed to death, instead i'll pick random issues from all ages to showcase. I think it would obviously help my blog if my readers can afford to purchase the books i showcase, and honestly would you rather pay $4 for a new book, or $1 for a classic story with great art and story?
The first in this series is Moon Knight #4 from February 1981.
Writer: Doug Moench
Artists: Bill Sienkiewicz & Klaus Janson
Synopsis: Moon Knight battles hired assassins hired by "The Committee"
This is such a fun book to read. Moon Knight has been targeted by the Committee, a devoius bunch of suits who have their interests in drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and the usual late 70's/early 80's nefarious plots. Moon Knight thwarted their efforts in a previous story and this time they've hired five mercenaries to kill our coweled hero once and for all. The assassins are multicultured and each has his own specialty. First you have "Boom-Boom", a jive-talking explosives expert(no relation to the X-Force character). Next "Razor" a wimpy blade freak and "Ice" a Tom Selleck-esque sniper. Our fearsome five are rounded out by "Dragon" a martial arts expert and "Bull" who is the classic comic book brute thug. I won't go into the details of this adventure, but I think it would be fun to hear your comments after you read this issue and determine whether or not you enjoyed it. That's what this is all about; having fun and reading good comics. Until next time true believers, B.M.T.