One A Day 2.0: Day #283 - Wrecking Crew, a Tribute to Sal Buscema

DetectiveHoag · 2026-01-27T13:41:46-0500

Yes to a classic Grandmaster. I’d also take a box set with Grandmaster vs Scarlet Centurion.

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TFitz · 2026-01-27T13:42:10-0500

And I'll add this, as I think I mentioned this with the Maximum Hulk's head homages, I would LOVE a Sal Buscema style Hulk head.

PantherCult · 2026-01-27T14:36:47-0500

Sad to hear about the passing of Sal.. he was an integral part of my childhood.

I would most definitely welcome a figure of comic Grandmaster. I don't know if it was the first time I encountered him, but Contest of Champions was such a major deal for young me and he was the driving force of that story. So that is a figure I want for sure... a 2-pack with the Collector, or with Lady Death, or Scarlet Centurion - any of those would be welcomed by me

TheGillMan · 2026-01-27T15:01:26-0500

TFitz said:
Loved his fight choreography. My current Facebook header:

I've always loved his take on Hulk! He captured the truly savage rage of the character better than anyone!

TFitz said:
And I'll add this, as I think I mentioned this with the Maximum Hulk's head homages, I would LOVE a Sal Buscema style Hulk head.

A Sal Buscema style head would be the only thing that could get me to buy another Hulk!

AceofKnaves · 2026-01-27T16:56:18-0500

Absolutely yes to classic Grandmaster.

And Sal was indeed a grand master, himself.

SDcomics · 2026-01-27T19:17:55-0500

Yes to the Grandmaster!

One of all time favorite Marvel stories:

Akatsuki · 2026-01-27T19:48:20-0500

Yes to Red Ghost and the Super Apes.

Also definitely yes to classic Grandmaster. Very sorry to hear about Sal Buscema.

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puckace · 2026-01-28T00:03:49-0500

Thor-El said:
Classic Handbook Grandmaster is an instant enthusiastic purchase. No desire for later, more "let's try to be more like the movies" designs.

This

tasmaniantwister said:
Thumbs up to Sal Buscema, a truly underrated artist. Condolences to his loved ones. His version of Grandmaster is a guaranteed purchase. Would also pick up classic Grandmaster as part of a two pack with either Collector or Living Lightning. All three characters are necessary.

And this.

Thank you Sal for all the goodness over the years.

TheSameIdiot · 2026-01-28T00:41:38-0500

Sal's Spider-Man was great, but his Hulk is still the Hulk I think of when I close my eyes.

Hell yes to Grandmaster.

Thor-El · 2026-01-28T08:57:45-0500

TheSameIdiot said:
Sal's Spider-Man was great, but his Hulk is still the Hulk I think of when I close my eyes.

So much this. In fact, his Hulk issues are the only Hulk issues I have any interest in reading anymore. Currently gathering the Epic Collections of his run as they're released.

Beamish · 2026-01-28T10:49:00-0500

Our tribute to Sal Buscema continues with one of his most infamous teams - the Wrecking Crew. Jack and Stan created The Wrecker, but Sal and Len Wein created Thunderball, Piledriver and Bulldozer as well as putting the team together in Defenders #17.

Day #282 - Wrecking Crew

Would I buy? Day #1 instant purchase
Which version? Classic

They all need updates.
Two 2-packs (Wrecker & Thunderball, Piledriver & Bulldozer or any combination) or four 2-packs with other characters like:
Wrecker vs Thor
Thunderball & Moonstone
Piledriver & Blackout
Bulldozer & Fixer