Tom King has rapidly become one of the best comic book writers in the medium. After a heralded career as a post-9/11 CIA counter terrorism officer, King entered the realm of comic book superheroes with his debut novel, A Once Crowded Sky. [Read more…] about Tom King Comics Reading List
Black Panther Review! All The Stars Are Gold
That a movie can intelligently reflect big picture racial politics and simultaneously have me turn to my wife mid-battle and squeal “THEY BROUGHT RHINOS” is nothing short of miraculous. Nonetheless, that in a nutshell is Marvel’s Black Panther from director Ryan Coogler, the third straight perfect game in his cinematic ascent (following Fruitvale Station and Creed), and the third straight gem released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [Read more…] about Black Panther Review! All The Stars Are Gold
Jonathan Hickman Marvel Universe Reading Order (2008 to 2016)
Without question, the writing and vision of Jonathan Hickman across the Marvel Universe is my favorite modern run in superhero comics. Working with a roster of incredible artistic storytellers like Esad Ribic, Jerome Opena, and Dale Eaglesham (among many others), the Marvel Hickman-verse is wonderfully plotted and thematically connected from the Dark Reign era Secret Warriors through 2015’s mega-event Secret Wars. [Read more…] about Jonathan Hickman Marvel Universe Reading Order (2008 to 2016)
MCU Comics Binge Reading Plan From Black Panther Through Infinity War!
In anticipation of an insanely exciting moment in Marvel Cinematic Universe history, Comic Book Herald has put together the most detailed Marvel comics reading guide imaginable to get you from Black Panther‘s release through to Avengers: Infinity War.
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The Power of Continuity in Black Panther: How History Elevates the Coates Run
In a lot of comics circles, “continuity” has become a dirty word. At over 60 years young, the connective tissue of a shared Marvel Universe is frequently seen as a tremendous barrier, or a blockade preventing entry and enjoyment of comics. All too often, continuity is something to be managed or avoided. [Read more…] about The Power of Continuity in Black Panther: How History Elevates the Coates Run