It occured to me approximately a quarter of the way through last night’s episode that this is the first season of Agents of SHIELD with a pitch that would compel me to pick up the comic. “A new spirit of vengeance is developing a reputation as a serial killer on the west coast. It’s up to rogue SHIELD agents to track down Ghost Rider and bring him to justice.” [Read more…] about Agents of SHIELD Season Four Episode 2 Review!
Question of the Week: Is It More Enjoyable To Jump Around Or Read Whole Series In Order?
Thanks to Dillon this week for our question of the week:
Just wanted to say first, love your site and your guides! As a new reader it has been awesome! I
have a question though. More asking for an opinion I guess. I’ve been following your Marvel reading order and I’ve been enjoying it, but I was wondering. Do you think all the jumping around is as enjoyable as reading through a whole series in order? Just trying to figure out if I should read trough a whole series I enjoy it follow a chronological order!
Agents of SHIELD Season 4 Episode 1: “The Ghost” Review!
To its undying credit, Agents of SHIELD has always known how to open a season. Whether it was Nick Fury and Maria Hill cameos, Absorbing Man intros, or the Inhumans, first episodes tantalize with new direction and Marvel Cinematic Universe exploration. [Read more…] about Agents of SHIELD Season 4 Episode 1: “The Ghost” Review!
Best Comics of All Time Updated – Now 225 Comics Ranked!
Since I’ve been reading every single year of Marvel Comics in order of publication as part of My Marvelous Year, I haven’t had nearly as much time this year to update “Dave’s Faves.” [Read more…] about Best Comics of All Time Updated – Now 225 Comics Ranked!
Iron Fist Reading Order – Where to Start With Iron Fist?
Iron Fist is a fascinating Marvel Comics character, born during the height of 70’s Kung Fu obsession, smoothly transitioning into the best partnership in Marvel with Luke Cage, and punching his way back into relevance with a delightfully supernatural reinvention of Kung Fu for the 2000’s.
Due to his “fringe” status, and later creation (compared to the major Marvel heroes of the 1960’s) reading through Iron Fist appearances is reasonably palatable endeavor. Most fans today will point you straight to Immortal Iron Fist (and with good reason), but that approach will miss out on Chris Claremont and John Byrne comics (the creative team responsible for the X-Men’s Dark Phoenix saga
, among other greats), as well as a perpetually underappreciated Heroes for Hire run during the 80’s. [Read more…] about Iron Fist Reading Order – Where to Start With Iron Fist?