Welcome back to the Comic Book Herald reading club. This week we read Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s New X-Men #114 to #120 (plus annual #1!) from 2001. [Read more…] about CBH Reading Club #5: Morrison & Quitely’s New X-Men
Fantastic Four Reading Order
Throughout the 2000’s the Fantastic Four have remained the rare Marvel property that isn’t properly beloved. Terrible movies will do that. I’m here to rectify that wrong with all the awesome Fantastic Four comics you’ll ever need. [Read more…] about Fantastic Four Reading Order
Study: What’s the Impact of Marvel Unlimited on Comic Book Trade Sales?
It’s no secret that I’m a proponent of Marvel Unlimited, as both the best way to catch up on Marvel Comics, and as a forward-thinking business model for comic book publishers.
In my very first review of the subscription service (2012!) I couldn’t help but note how much money I was saving. At the time, Marvel Unlimited annual subscriptions were $59.99, meaning a subscription was the equivalent of 6 trade collections at $9.99 a pop (which would be a great value for TPB’s!). [Read more…] about Study: What’s the Impact of Marvel Unlimited on Comic Book Trade Sales?
CBH Reading Club #4: The Amazing Spider-Man #30 to #38 – JMS & Romita Jr Takeover
Welcome back to the Comic Book Herald reading club. This week we read John Michael Straczynski (heretofore titled JMS) and John Romita Jr’s Amazing Spider-Man #30 to #38. If you only read to issue #37, well that’s because that’s where I (foolishly) cut off the suggested issues in the club e-mail. I had intended to reference issue #38 as well, and since issue #37 ends on a tremendous cliffhanger, hopefully you ignored my silliness and continued. If not, I highly recommend you do so before reading any further! [Read more…] about CBH Reading Club #4: The Amazing Spider-Man #30 to #38 – JMS & Romita Jr Takeover
Scribd Unlimited Comics Review: Is It Worth It? What Are the Best Comics?
Earlier this week, Scribd stealth released a “Comics Unlimited” wing to their Netflix for books subscription service. According to Scribd you can “Browse more than 10,000 comics and graphic novels from Marvel, IDW/Top Shelf, Valiant, and more.” It’s an exciting addition to the digital comics landscape, and as you’d expect, I have a lot of thoughts. [Read more…] about Scribd Unlimited Comics Review: Is It Worth It? What Are the Best Comics?