The Silver Age was a very strange time. A time of rampant science fiction, where anything was possible and nothing was adequately explained. Where Superman could turn into a tree in Lois’ yard one day, then trying to kill her in space the next. The silver age was a time completely free of consequence. And the Metal Men were perfect for that age, right down to their creation. [Read more…] about Metal Men Reading Order!
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The Best Marvel Comics of the Decade (By Year)
Which Marvel Comics won the year for every year of the 2010’s? Since John and I are already defining the best comics of the decade, I’m approaching my Big 2 superhero specific lists a little differently. [Read more…] about The Best Marvel Comics of the Decade (By Year)
Best Comics Ever #59: DC’s Event Leviathan Post-Game Report – Full Review!
DC’s six issue “Event Leviathan” comes to a close, with the final chapter in Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev’s frustrating superhero mystery. I’ll review the full event, complete with tie-ins, and discuss what it means for DC’s 2019.
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[Read more…] about Best Comics Ever #59: DC’s Event Leviathan Post-Game Report – Full Review!Previously On #91: Joker Movie Review!
There’s a perverse thrill to the Joker. There’s charm in the chaos, comedy in the kills. Whether it’s Mark Hamill’s gleefully sadistic animated rendition, or the Clown Prince copyrighting fish, this is a monster we’ve all wanted to watch for over 80 years.
Even Heath Ledger’s Dark Knight interpretation is humming with electric mystery. I left the theater in 2008 impersonating and quoting Batman’s archenemy. Which is also to give voice to so many people’s greatest fear about Joker directed by Todd Phillips: Joker is a violent madman that still inspires us to smile. [Read more…] about Previously On #91: Joker Movie Review!
Darth Vader Reading Order
Darth Vader is without question one of the most iconic villains in fiction, and arguably the most iconic villain in science fiction. [Read more…] about Darth Vader Reading Order