In preparation for this week’s release of Umbrella Academy on Netflix, I review the first twelve issues of the comic book series, then ask some questions about trade sales at comic shops before celebrating the monthly pull list ritual! [Read more…] about PREVIOUSLY ON… #57: The Umbrella Academy Review, Trade Sales at an LCS, and Pull List Updates
Marvel Year Three: 1964 Pt. 1!
This week on My Marvelous Year we read through and discuss the first half of our 1964 Marvel Comics reading list! [Read more…] about Marvel Year Three: 1964 Pt. 1!
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Best Comics Ever #27: All Time List Updates – Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Umbrella Academy & More!
The best comics of all time list expands with another round of books ranked, including: [Read more…] about Best Comics Ever #27: All Time List Updates – Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Umbrella Academy & More!
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Black Hammer Reading Order!
The world of Black Hammer, created by Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston (and published by Dark Horse Comics), is my favorite addition to superhero comics of the 2010’s. [Read more…] about Black Hammer Reading Order!
PREVIOUSLY ON… #56: The Great Comic Book Website Review! Plus, Walmart Superman Controversy, and Loving Secret Six!
Throughout 2018 comics fans expressed pretty clear dissatisfaction with the state of comic book websites, and the broader concept of comic book journalism. Themes of consternation frequently include the fixation on adapted media, perceived clickbait tactics, and poor content quality. There’s a consensus from the old guard (this Strawman is brought to you by: Dave’s Twitter timeline!) that things at the big comic sites used to be better and that modern coverage is a near unfixable wasteland. [Read more…] about PREVIOUSLY ON… #56: The Great Comic Book Website Review! Plus, Walmart Superman Controversy, and Loving Secret Six!