Marvel comics of 1978. Magneto triumphant! Jane Foster, the Mighty Thor! Peter Parker graduates college! … [Read More...] about Marvel Year Seventeen: 1978 Pt. 2
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Marvel Fresh Start Reading Order!

Marvel Fresh Start Reading Order
Marvel Fresh Start is the 2018 summer rebranding of the Marvel Comics publishing line, following hot on the barely-walking-yet heels of late 2017’s Marvel Legacy. As the name suggests, Marvel is desperately positioning this rebrand as a great time to jump onboard with any number of comics getting … [See the Reading Order!] about Marvel Fresh Start Reading Order
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The Complete Marvel Reading Order Guide
Welcome to the Comic Book Herald Complete Marvel Reading Order Guide. Some quick words of explanation that should help answer the most frequent questions. In the years I've worked editing and updating this guide, I've focused primarily on the modern era of comics from the late 90's through the … [See the Reading Order!] about The Complete Marvel Reading Order Guide
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Absolute Carnage Reading Order
God is coming. And God? God is Carnage. That twisted religious mantra has been building in the pages of Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman's Venom, all building to their 2019 event, Absolute Carnage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoRSvuf4Wko Related Reading Orders: Venom Reading … [See the Reading Order!] about Absolute Carnage Reading Order
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DC Rebirth Reading Order
In May 2016, DC Comics launched a refreshed comic book universe, calling the initiative DC Rebirth. The publication of DC Universe Rebirth #1 marked the end of DC's New 52, which controversially rebooted the DCU from 2011 to 2016. The promise of DC Rebirth is a return to the long and rich … [See the Reading Order] about DC Rebirth Reading Order
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Best Comics of the 2010’s: 10 – 1!
Welcome to Comic Book Herald’s countdown of the best comic books of the decade! Dave and John have been unveiling the best 70 books of the 2010’s, all building up to this moment where we reveal our top 10! As you’d expect, many of these will come from Comic Book Herald’s 500 best comics of […]

Valkyrie Reading Order!
Like the comic book adaptation of a certain God of Thunder, Marvel delves back into Norse mythology for a long-standing female protagonist: Valkyrie. By comparison, though, Thor’s saga is far more straightforward. And this is despite its great many twists, turns and occasional mortal alter egos- something at which our “Sword Girl” friend also excels. […]

Artists Profile: Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido — The Creators of Blacksad
Origins in Animation Studio Lápiz Azul What we know for sure is that the two first met in the animation department of this small, Spanish studio where they worked on licensed projects during the early 1990s. And the concept for Blacksad was hatched in this time. Beyond that, the story gets a little difficult to […]

Krakin’ Krakoa #23: Fallen Angels #2 Review – The Regression of Laura Kinney By The Coward Fallen Angels
November 27 2019 – the day before Thanksgiving – was the first new comic book day in approximately 4 months with at least three new X-Men comics released on the same day. Appropriately, my varying reactions to the releases are a healthy reminder that more is not always better, and that one of House of […]

Marvel Year Seventeen: 1978 Pt. 1
Marvel comics of 1978. Korvac Saga! Captain Britain! God vs. Taller God!

Best Comics of the 2010’s: 20 – 11
Welcome to Comic Book Herald’s countdown of the best comic books of the decade! Throughout the remainder of 2019, Dave and John will be picking the best 70 books of the 2010’s, and writing a few thoughts on their picks. As you’d expect, many of these will come from Comic Book Herald’s 500 best comics […]

Best Manga of the Decade
Grading Criteria This will work a lot like our “Best Comics of the Decade” list, but with a few notable tweaks. IPs must be brand new to the Japanese and/or American manga markets between the years of 2010-19. This means even though One Piece, Mobile Suit Gundam, and Ultraman all have great new books out, […]
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Previously On #91: Joker Movie Review!
There's a perverse thrill to the Joker. There's charm in the chaos, comedy in the kills. Whether it's Mark Hamill's gleefully sadistic animated rendition, or the Clown Prince copyrighting fish, this is a monster we've all wanted to watch for over 80 … [Read the Review] about Previously On #91: Joker Movie Review!

SUPERPOWERS REVIEWED: Transformation (and Marvelman)
A series in which we attempt to find the single, perfect superpower by reviewing each one on a five-star scale. Previous Superpowers reviewed: Telepathy Flight This Installment: Transformation … [Read the Review] about SUPERPOWERS REVIEWED: Transformation (and Marvelman)

Jessica Jones Season 3 & The Lessons of Marvel on Netflix
It’s the end of an era for Marvel Television as it’s existed since Netflix Daredevil season one debuted in 2015. In the wake of the news that Kevin Feige’s taking over as Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer (see also: The One Above All!), Godfather style … [Read the Review] about Jessica Jones Season 3 & The Lessons of Marvel on Netflix

SUPERPOWERS REVIEWED: Telepathy (and Professor X)
This Installment: Telepathy “We are inclined to suppose…this knowledge has transferred from him to her…through unknown ways and with exclusion of the communication methods that everybody knows. Therefore, our conclusion should be that thought … [Read the Review] about SUPERPOWERS REVIEWED: Telepathy (and Professor X)

Stumptown Retrospective: The Complete Comic Book Run in Review!
Sure, Stumptown is a new show on ABC-TV but like so much else in mass entertainment these days, it also has a life in comic book format. Originally debuting in late 2009 as a four-issue mini by Oni Press, Stumptown is the creation of writer Greg … [Read the Review] about Stumptown Retrospective: The Complete Comic Book Run in Review!