The Phalanx hold a strangely prominent place in my heart due the techno-organic alien invader’s involvement in the last season of X-Men the animated series. Since X-Men TAS did such an amazing job of adapting “Classic” X-Men stories like the Dark Phoenix Saga, I generally assumed the Phalanx Covenant was from an earlier 70’s or 80s story arc, at least until I put together the My Marvelous Year reading club and realized the comics and animated Phalanx were basically released in lockstep! [Read more…] about Phalanx Reading Order!
Best Comics Ever #48: The Green Lantern – Morrison’s Resurrecting DC’s Silver Age!
Why is Grant Morrison so keen on reviving DC’s Silver Age in 2019? John & I explore The Green Lantern in depth, looking at the use of Silver Age concepts in modern storytelling, and whether or not it works today. Plus, a whole host of The Green Lantern analysis as the series ramps up for the season one finish!
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For my birthday present this year, my Dad got me a t-shirt with the Comic Book Herald logo (and the words Founder & Editor-in-Chief on the back). I was pretty delighted, and people’s reaction to sharing the gift inspired me to go live with a CBH merch store! [Read more…] about Announcing Comic Book Herald Merchandise!
Marvel Year Twelve: 1973 Pt. 1
Marvel comics of 1973. Luke Cage vs. Doctor Doom! Starlin Cosmic! R.I.P. to a major character.
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I explore the references to Marvel history throughout the Jonathan Hickman written series House of X and Powers of X.
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