The Eternals – written, drawn, and edited by Jack Kirby beginning in 1976 – is visually stunning, a bombastic treat loaded up with the King’s singular creativity. For 20 issues (including one Annual), Kirby and his collaborators – John Verpoorten on inks and letterers Gaspar Saladino, John Costanza, and Irv Watanabe handling the first four issues, Mike Royer taking over both for the rest of the series, and Glynis Wein neé Oliver supplying colors throughout – have assembled a fun, if inconsistent, comic book epic that practically rattles with potential. The new Eternals: Complete Collection is worth a read, though best when taken on its own terms. [Read more…] about Should You Read Jack Kirby’s Eternals Before The MCU Movie?
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Krakin’ Krakoa #62: Empyre X-Men #1 Review – Scarlet Witch’s Resurrection Protocols
When I asked Jonathan Hickman at 2020 C2e2 about writing X-Men Empyre tie-ins he seemed uniquely excited about the storytelling chances the mega event afforded him, and now we can see why in the deliriously fun Empyre: X-Men #1.
Today I’ll answer:
- How does X-Men tie into Marvel’s Empyre event?
- What role does Scarlet Witch play in the story, and what does her presence mean for mutant resurrections?
- What is X-Corp and why does it matter?
How SHAZAM Changed The Comic Book Industry (By Getting Screwed Over by DC and Marvel)
With a single word, young Billy Batson can become the World’s Mightiest Mortal with the power to defeat any opponent, break any chain, overcome any challenge.
Well, all except one. A lawsuit. [Read more…] about How SHAZAM Changed The Comic Book Industry (By Getting Screwed Over by DC and Marvel)
Creannotators #9: “These Savage Shores” Interview With Writer Ram V!
This week on Creannotators, I talked with writer Ram V about These Savage Shores, Big 2 work like Justice League Dark, and a whole lot more.
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/visual annotative guide to enjoying the intricacies and thinking in the art. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the comics!
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[Read more…] about Creannotators #9: “These Savage Shores” Interview With Writer Ram V!Marvel Year Twenty-Four: 1985 Pt. 4
Marvel comics of 1985. EVERYTHING IS SECRET WARS II! BUT WHY THO!
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