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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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Dark Nights: Metal Reading Order
Simply put, the Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo led DC Dark Nights: Metal is the most excited I've been about a comic book event since Marvels' 2015 Secret Wars (aka my favorite comic event of all time). Metal reunites the stellar New 52 Batman creative team in an event spanning a multiverse of … [See the Reading Order!] about Dark Nights: Metal Reading Order
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Doomsday Clock Reading Order
Since DC Rebirth launched in June 2016, all roads have led to Doomsday Clock. Mysteries of watchmakers and button-wearers have been teased throughout various comics in the Rebirth era, asking the question who exactly has been teasing with the fabric of the DC Universe? And perhaps more importantly: … [See the Reading Order] about Doomsday Clock Reading Order
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Best Comics Ever #12: Favorite Comics Read In July 2018
Time to add a bunch of great comics to the best comics of all time list!
Miles Morales (Spider-Man) Reading Order
Miles Morales has quickly become one of the biggest stars in Marvel Comics, and certainly one of the best new character creations of the 2000’s. Miles has gone from taking up the mantle of Spider-Man in the Ultimate Universe to sharing the title with Peter Parker in Marvel’s “main” Earth-616 timeline.
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For the better part of 2018, I’ve been writing this “Previously On” column over on the Comic Book Herald Patreon as an exclusive. Since I’ve added advance access to new reading orders as a perk over there for patrons, I’ll be running the “Previously On” columns directly on CBH here on out. Try to contain your […]
Doctor Fate Reading Order
Doctor Fate has always been one of my favorite heroes, almost entirely based on a cool costume and a mysterious presence. I mean that helmet – come on!
Blade (Vampire Hunter) Reading Order
For my money, Blade has one of the most fascinating modern comics profiles of any Marvel hero. The vampire hunter and Midnight Son didn’t truly ascend to cult favorite status until the Wesley Snipes led Blade hit theaters in 1998.
Lex Luthor Reading Order
As badly as he’d have me beaten, blacklisted, and balded for saying this, any guide to Lex Luthor comics doubles in many ways as a guide to Superman comics. Luthor and Supes are inextricable, forever destined to wage their war of perceived good and evil for the heart of mankind.
Shazam! (DC’s Captain Marvel & The Marvel Family) Reading Order
Billy Batson, aka Shazam, aka Captain Marvel (but, no, not that Captain Marvel) is one of the more beleaguered heroes in all of superhero comics. Lawsuits, alleged infringement (with the Man of Steel himself!), and copyright issues have kept the world’s mightiest mortal from never quite reclaiming his title as the most popular hero of the 1940’s […]
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Ant-Man & The Wasp Review! Small Stakes
About halfway through Ant-Man and the Wasp I started thinking about Lebron James. The brand new Los Angeles Laker has been so good at basketball, for such a sustained period that it's easy to take his talents (to South Beach) for granted. An average … [Read the Review] about Ant-Man & The Wasp Review! Small Stakes
Save Fu Jitsu, My Favorite Comic Book Of June 2018!
I love peanut butter. Maybe too much (impossible!). Nonetheless, when I get in a true PB binge, and I've got the jar in front of me, maybe some apple slices (graham crackers and chocolate chips if I'm feeling carefree), the chances that I overdose on … [Read the Review] about Save Fu Jitsu, My Favorite Comic Book Of June 2018!
Jessica Jones Season Two Review!
There's been a recurring theme for reader feedback on my Marvel Cinematic Universe power rankings, namely confusion and surprise at my (admittedly atypical) number two ranking of Jessica Jones season one. … [Read the Review] about Jessica Jones Season Two Review!
Deadpool 2 Movie Review! Wait For Cable
It's an odd development, but in a world with a healthy output of comic book movie releases, timing makes a big difference. Much like Deadpool 2's slate of a million jokes per minute, nailing the right moment, the beats between set-up and … [Read the Review] about Deadpool 2 Movie Review! Wait For Cable
Avengers: Infinity War Review — Oh Snap!
Over the years, as I’ve continued to assert Avengers is the best movie in the MCU, I’ve held that nothing could surmount the film’s delivery on expectations. Everything in the nascent MCU from 2008 to 2012 built to that moment of the Avengers coming … [Read the Review] about Avengers: Infinity War Review — Oh Snap!