Author: Mark Cook

Mark Cook

Four TMNT Figure Sets NECA Should Consider Releasing Next

If you grew up in the 80s you must have followed TMNT. They were everywhere! I am a HUGE fan. Still have a majority of the figures, vehicles, playsets, comics, movies, etc. You name it,

Pro Stars: Join Our Favorite 90s Athletes As They Save The World! I LRM’s RetroSpecs

Welcome to the July edition of LRM’s Retro-Specs! We all know that 90s continues the 80s boom of toys, comics and cartoons. While the Saturday morning and after school cartoons are still thriving during the

Creed III Release Date Gets Knocked Back

I am a huge fan of the Rocky franchise. I am also a sucker for nostalgia. When the Creed films first hit the big screen I was beyond excited. The passing of the torch to

Graded Comics: Are They Worth It?

Still riding high after Heroes Con in Charlotte, let's take a look at graded comics. Fellow LRM writer Mike Connally and I were discussing graded comics while at Heroes Con. Most conventions have them for

Heroes Con 2022: The Economic Future Of The Comic Industry Looks Bright

Heroes Con 2022 wrapped up it's 40th anniversary this past weekend. It was absolutely a welcomed event seeing as there had been a two year hiatus. There is a lot that can be taken from

Charlotte Heroes Con Review: The Social Dynamics Of Comic Fans

The 2022 Charlotte Heroes Con wrapped up yesterday. The event was from Friday, June 24 -- Sunday, June 26. This is a major occasion for the Con. Why? Well, it is the first full Heroes

Splash Into Summer With Some 90s Super Soaker Fun! I LRM’s Retro-Specs

Welcome to summer! The June edition of LRM’s Retro-Specs splashes into summer with none other than the might Super Soaker franchise! If you’re like me, 90% of my childhood summers were spent outside. We would

Nickelodeon Capitalizes On The Video Game Craze With Nick Arcade I LRM’s RetroSpecs

Welcome back to the May edition of LRM’s Retro-Specs! We have been in the 80s for a good amount of time, so let’s give the 90s some love again! Nintendo and Sega initiates the video

Four 90s Comic Films That Deserve A Second Chance

We all know that 1978's Superman and 1989's Batman paved the way for comic-inspired films. Even though they set the bar, other comic movies would follow. However, while some found success, others sputtered through. By

MASK Transforms Its Way Into Awesome 80s Toy Boom I LRM’s Retro-Specs

Welcome back to LRM’s Retro-Specs! There are a ton of toys out there. However biased I may be, the 80s toy boom is still untouchable. Sure, many may be trying to ride the coattails of