Alan Moore is a titan among comics writers, and when we reflect back on his licensed superhero work, the creator’s contributions to DC Comics – Swamp Thing, Batman: The Killing Joke, “For the Man Who Has Everything’ and of course, Watchmen (among others!) – stand out above everything. Before all of that, though, Moore contributed stories to Marvel UK from 1980 to 1984, and it’s here that we find lasting impact on Captain Britain, the X-Men, and the Marvel Universe – truly multi or omniverse – as a whole. [Read more…] about Krakin’ Krakoa #95: Alan Moore’s Surprising X-Men Comics Connections
Krakin’ Krakoa #93: X-Men X Of Swords Pt. 1 – Creation Review!
It begins! The 60+ page “Creation” kickoff to X-Men: X of Swords is here, marking the epic beginning to the 22 part X-Men event of 2020. The launch book is fantastic, effectively a Lord of the Rings for the Krakoa era of X-Men, with plenty to dig into.
Today I’ll answer:
- How does Creation kick off Ten of Swords, and what do we learn about the event?
- What major or minor revelations are given, and what X-Men characters are most impacted?
- What are the secrets of Otherworld and S.W.O.R.D.?
- Theories and predictions for what’s to come!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
[Read more…] about Krakin’ Krakoa #93: X-Men X Of Swords Pt. 1 – Creation Review!
Creannotators #18: “Old Head” Interview With Cartoonist Kyle Starks!
This week on Creannotators, I talked with cartoonist Kyle Starks about his work on Old Head, one of my favorite graphic novels of 2020, a comedic masterpiece about a retired NBA player taking on Dracula and the monsters in his neighboring castle. Oh, also we talk NBA. Like, a lot.
On Comic Book Herald’s ‘Creannotators’ I’ll be interviewing some of my favorite creators in comics about specific runs, graphic novels or series, looking for their insights on the inspirations behind the work and ideas or hidden material readers may have missed. Creannotators is an audio/visual annotative guide to enjoying the intricacies and thinking in the art. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the comics!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
[Read more…] about Creannotators #18: “Old Head” Interview With Cartoonist Kyle Starks!Krakin’ Krakoa #91 Live! X-Men: X of Swords Prediction Party (with Blerd Without Fear & The Cerebros!)
This weekend marked the first ever Comic Book Herald Youtube livestream, and it went pretty well! I got to talk X-Men with Verno of The Cerebros podcast, and Ernie of Blerd Without Fear, and we dove into our X-Men: X of Swords event theories before kickoff on 9/23/2020! If you’re excited for the X-Men event, check out the (spoiler heavy!) conversation below.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Spoilers for discussed comics will follow! [Read more…] about Krakin’ Krakoa #91 Live! X-Men: X of Swords Prediction Party (with Blerd Without Fear & The Cerebros!)
Marvel Year Twenty-Five: 1986 Pt. 6 (With Chrises on Infinite Earths!)
Marvel comics of 1986. Squadron Supreme!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
[Read more…] about Marvel Year Twenty-Five: 1986 Pt. 6 (With Chrises on Infinite Earths!)