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Creannotators #68: “The History of Science Fiction” with Mark Waid!

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This week on Creannotators, I talk The History of Science Fiction with Humanoids Publisher and Editor, Mark Waid. We talk about the cultural prevalence of sci-fi in 2021, what makes The Incal a special work as Taika Waititi adapts the graphic novel, and Mark finally answers what’s up with the Tony Stark / Emma Frost wedding teaser from The History of the Marvel Universe!

On Comic Book Herald’s ‘Creannotators’ I’ll be interviewing some of my favorite creators in comics about specific runs, graphic novels or series, looking for their insights on the inspirations behind the work and ideas or hidden material readers may have missed. Creannotators is an audio annotative guide to enjoying the intricacies and thinking in the art. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the comics!

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Infinite Frontier: Superman – The One Who Fell Review!

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There’s a golden age in every run where every comics reader has hope for a new direction of storytelling. Then there’s a period of time where they see that direction struggle and realize that maybe this run won’t be everything they hoped it would be. Superman: The One Who Fell by Phillip Kennedy Johnson is a mediocre set of two different stories: “The Golden Age” and “The One Who Fell,” which is convoluted and confusing. Together, Phillip Kennedy Johnson has called them “a personal letter to his son.” But in focusing on that personal letter, Johnson often struggles to make the main story similarly compelling and enjoyable.

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Pencils by Phil Hester (“Golden Age”) and Scott Godlewski (“The One Who Fell”)

Inks by Eric Gapstur (“Golden Age”)

Colors by Hi-Fi (“Golden Age”) and Gabe Eltaeb (“The One Who Fell”)

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1993 Pt. 4: X-Men Fatal Attractions! (W/ Guest Dr. Anna Peppard)

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Marvel comics of 1993. We talk all things X-Men: Fatal Attractions, including Magneto vs Professor X, the Legacy Virus, and most importantly, BAMF Dolls!

We’re joined by Dr. Anna Peppard, host of the issue by issue Excalibur podcast “Oh Gosh, Oh Golly, Oh Wow!” (@GoshGollyWow):

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Djeylia Is A Gorgeous Tale About the Power Of Storytelling

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Some stories are charming and intricate because they offer multiple perspectives and characters to appreciate and consider. However, stories about stories show how the power of storytelling can shape lives by telling tales steeped in history, myth, and culture. In the medium of comic books alone, there are books, such as Marvel’s Loki: Agent of Asgard and the graphic novel memoir The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen, that have leads who use the power of stories to explore and express identity. Now, Juni Ba’s West African fantasy epic Djeliya joins them with a blend of stunning art, thoughtful characters, and interconnected tales. [Read more…] about Djeylia Is A Gorgeous Tale About the Power Of Storytelling

Krakin’ Krakoa: Abigail Brand’s True Plans for SWORD and the Mutant Space Program!

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On my weekly livestream, Casual Krakoa Live, I review the week’s X-Men comics, and answer big questions about what’s going on with Marvel’s merry mutants! You can listen or watch below:

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