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!
Marvel Year Two: 1963 – Variant Cover!
This week on My Marvelous Year we reflect on Marvel’s second full year of comics in 1963, sharing listener letters, poll results, and questions. [Read more…] about Marvel Year Two: 1963 – Variant Cover!
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The Completely Insane & Utterly Comprehensive DC Omnibus & Absolute Edition Guide
There are few things in comics more exciting than omnibus and absolute collections. If you love comic books, and the DC Universe, what could be better than GIANT books filled to the brim with DC Comics? The power to chef burritos with but a thought? Ok, yes, but what else?
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Midnight Sons & Darkhold Reading Order!
This Patreon request for a “Midnight Sons” reading order sent me down a deep (sometimes literally) dark hole into the supernatural mythology on the fringes of the Marvel Universe. [Read more…] about Midnight Sons & Darkhold Reading Order!
PREVIOUSLY ON… #55: Young Justice: Outsiders Review, Animation vs. Live-Action, and the 616Society!
This week I review the first six episodes of Young Justice: Outsiders, consider my love of animated comic book TV compared to live-action renditions, and celebrate my new favorite book club (apart from My Marvelous Year!). [Read more…] about PREVIOUSLY ON… #55: Young Justice: Outsiders Review, Animation vs. Live-Action, and the 616Society!