Nightwing is one of the world’s finest examples of DC’s rich history, with the character of Dick Grayson growing from his role as Batman’s first Robin, to founding member of the New Teen Titans, to Nightwing, protector of Bludhaven. [Read more…] about Nightwing (Dick Grayson, First Robin) Reading Order
Black Canary Reading Order!
Black Canary is one of the best characters in the DC Comics Universe, with family ties to DC’s Justice Society of America, and a founding role in the Justice League of America. Although her solo comic book series have been all too few, there are plenty of excellent series to navigate in a Black Canary reading order, such as Birds of Prey. [Read more…] about Black Canary Reading Order!
Legion S1 E1 Review!
Making an artistically exquisite masterpiece of a superhero show has almost reached ‘cinematic porn’ levels of mythicism. No matter the creative talent, the critically minded wonder, is it even possible within the medium? (For porn, the answer is of course: Boogie Nights, so yes.)
*Spoiler-Free Review For the Episode, but I do mention Legion Comic Book History, which you may not want to know yet if you’re only watching the show!*
Trading Pages: Trades & Graphic Novels To Get Excited About This Week (2.6.17)
Below you’ll find a variety of collected comic book collections that were released this week and caught my attention. These range from original graphic novels, to trade paperback (or hardcover) collections of ongoing comic books. [Read more…] about Trading Pages: Trades & Graphic Novels To Get Excited About This Week (2.6.17)
The Completely Insane and Utterly Comprehensive Marvel Omnibus Guide
The Omnibus is undoubtedly the holy grail of comic book collected editions. While your standard trade paperback usually contains 6 issues, an Omnibus will collect upwards of 30 issues, giving you full classic stories in one awesomely enormous collection. Factor in the fact that they sound like Jack Kirby’s idea of cosmic public transportation, and it’s hard not to fall in love with the Omnibus.
These enormous collections can often be hard to find, and more damningly, are rarely listed in chronological order. Thank heavens I’m here. Within this post you’ll find a chronological guide to every single Omnibus Marvel Comics has ever released. It’s a great way to check out the all-time stories Marvel editorial have deemed worthy of the vaunted Omnibus status, and if you’re a Marvel Unlimited reader, I also have the links (when available) to MU reading! [Read more…] about The Completely Insane and Utterly Comprehensive Marvel Omnibus Guide