Opening the door to a world of comics is often the hardest part, and Batman’s no exception. There are oodles and caboodles of Batman comics out there (studies have shown), and enjoying the exploits of the Caped Crusader is never as simple as picking up an issue and reading. [Read more…] about Where To Start Reading Batman Comics – 10 Great Entry Points
Dave’s Faves: All The Best Comics I’ve Ever Read
Much like Liam Neeson, I’m always making lists. If you’re familiar with Comic Book Herald, you know these are typically massive reading order lists, with a primary focus on Marvel comics (and some DC!). [Read more…] about Dave’s Faves: All The Best Comics I’ve Ever Read
Valerian Reading Order – How To Pick Up The Sci Fi Comics Masterpiece!
It’s often a challenge to truly appreciate an innovative genre-defining piece of art when you come to it decades after the fact. Sure, you can hear all about the trendsetting wizardry of Citizen Kane, but in 2017, it’s mostly just a story about a newspaper publisher with a sled (my Dad’s rolling over in his Lazy Boy and he has no idea why). [Read more…] about Valerian Reading Order – How To Pick Up The Sci Fi Comics Masterpiece!
My Favorite Spider-Man Movie Review – Where Does Homecoming Rank in the MCU?
When I was but a wee spider-lad, my roving gang of pre-teen friends thought it would be fun to sit front row for the opening of Spider-Man, the new film by Sam Raimi starring Toby Maguire. I knew nothing of Maguire, and even less of Raimi, but I knew I loved the 90’s Spider-Man Animated Series, and was thrilled to find that movie Spider-Man brought some semblance of that action, melodrama, and Peter Parker to the screen. As I craned my neck skyward and nearly went blind, I remember thinking “We will have good Spider-Man movies for the rest of my life!” [Read more…] about My Favorite Spider-Man Movie Review – Where Does Homecoming Rank in the MCU?
Every Reason I’m So Excited About DC Metal!
Comic book events are so ubiquitous and overplayed in superhero comics that many active readers meet new events with a combination of fatigue and indignation. In the case of DC Metal, though, I’d encourage you to embrace the magnificent reach of a DC Crisis level event.
I’m insanely excited about DC Metal, with far reaching opening chapters that have delivered the most pure comic book event ecstasy since Marvel’s 2015 Secret Wars became my favorite event of all time. [Read more…] about Every Reason I’m So Excited About DC Metal!