A reader recently asked if I had a list of my favorite X-Men comics ever, and I realized – frankly to my surprise – that I do not.
Surely, this must change. [Read more…] about Previously On #104: My Favorite X-Men Comics Ever!
A Comic Book Reading Order Guide For Beginners & Fans
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A reader recently asked if I had a list of my favorite X-Men comics ever, and I realized – frankly to my surprise – that I do not.
Surely, this must change. [Read more…] about Previously On #104: My Favorite X-Men Comics Ever!
Marvel comics of 1982. Miller & Claremont’s Wolverine! The Brood! Fantastic Four!
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[Read more…] about Marvel Year Twenty-One: 1982 Pt. 3Welcome! Historia is a brand new bi-monthly series that will be examining The Amazing Amazon’s rich history. The feature will span the war-haunted Golden Ages in which she was forged, through the sweeping currents of The Silver Age, the shifts of The Bronze Age, the trials of The Dark Age, all the way to The Renaissance and The Prismatic Age of the modern century.
We’ll be looking at and discussing the various influences and archetypal antecedents that underlie the Wonder Legend, the power of the conceits it upholds, the politics of the whole enterprise, the terrifying nature of myths and narratives, and how the character and property have changed, evolved, or even regressed. What is this curious little experiment that began under a polyamorous polymath psychologist that became an icon of the feminist movement and a vital corporate symbol? Let’s dig in.
[Read more…] about Wonder Woman Historia Part Five: The Silver Age Struggle
The highly anticipated follow-up to Tom King and Mitch Gerads all-time great Mister Miracle arrives today with Strange Adventures #1, a 12 issue DC Black Label limited series bringing in artist Evan “Doc” Shaner on an Adam Strange story. It’s without question one of the most anticipated comics of 2020.
Today I’ll answer:
+ Who is Adam Strange?
+ Why are King, Gerads, and Shaner following Mister Miracle with this character?
+ What is Strange Adventures doing that sets itself apart from standard superhero comics?
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[Read more…] about Krakin’ King: Strange Adventures #1 Review – Can Tom King Pull Off Another Miracle?by Dave 5 Comments
Ever since I picked up the Black-and-White Vertigo Comics series Punk Rock Jesus on a comic shop impulse whim, I’ve been hooked on the art and storytelling of Sean Gordon Murphy. That trend continued through his incredible art on books like The Wake and Tokyo Ghost, ultimately building to his star turn with DC’s Batman: White Knight universe. [Read more…] about Batman White Knight Reading Order & Comics List!