Obviously, my attempts to talk about the Marvel Universe are rooted in many resources found online. I make some attempt to list those sites on the Resources page.
One of the most valuable resources I use constantly is Mike’s Amazing World. It lets you look at a particular month and see all the comics released that month. This helps me systematically walk through and make sure I don’t miss any comics and that I can use the date of release as a factor in deciding what order to read them.
Also, every month, I like to add a little context by seeing what other publishers were doing, and Mike’s directly enables this.
I’ve never met Mike in any capacity. Can’t say I know the man. But I’ve used his website for years and found it an invaluable resource. And now wish I’d taken the time to send him a thank you at some point.
This is the best I can do, long overdue: Thank you Mike, for a great site.
The site currently directs you to this picture, which informs of us Mike’s passing, but assures us he’s made arrangements to see the site continue in his absence.
The image is of Death, from DC’s Sandman comics, and she informs us she’s helped Mike on his way, in a message cleverly filled with Sandman references.
Rest in peace, Mike. Thanks for the Amazing World!