Excitement over the potential of a Jonathan Hickman written run on X-Men swelled to a crescendo this month, and with good reason. Ever since the superstar comics writer’s approximately eight year stint at Marvel came to a triumphant close with 2015’s Secret Wars, fans have clamoring for a return. [Read more…] about How Jonathan Hickman Writes the X-Men
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What the Hell is Anime? Part 1: Dragon Ball, One Piece, & Gluttony
(What the Hell is Anime? Is a hopefully recurring series where we take a look at the beautiful weirdness of manga, anime, and the surrounding culture and package it up in what we’re calling “satir-ucation.” Which is all to say that this is both well-meaning and entirely John’s fault.)
Your mother and I have decided that you’re old enough to learn about anime. And as your loving parent it’s my responsibility to take you to this casual, sit down restaurant and answer all of your embarrassing question about Goku. I know that you’re going through a lot of changes right now — your eyes are getting bigger, you’re getting glowing hair in places you used to have non-glowing hair — but it’s natural. And having questions about it is natural, too. And maybe your friends have even filled you in a little about the birds and the beedrills, but I want to make sure you get the right information so you can stay safe out there. So now, before your feisty fajita bites get here and we have the most awkward meal of our life, let me tell you about the birds and the bees and the artistic merits of manga and anime. [Read more…] about What the Hell is Anime? Part 1: Dragon Ball, One Piece, & Gluttony
The Best of Shazam – Essential DC Captain Marvel Comics!
Shazam! The Big Red Cheese! Billy Batson! And Captain Marvel!
However you know him, the DC powerhouse is one of the longest running heroes in the superhero genre, with worthy reads from 1940 to today.
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PREVIOUSLY ON… #62: Is Justice League Good? Plus, Balancing “Artsy” vs Superhero comics, and CBH going to C2E2!
This week on “Previously On,” I review the first 20 issues of Scott Snyder’s time writing Justice League, weigh the challenges of reading both high-minded critical darling comics and more genre-baked superheroes, and celebrate Comic Book Herald’s first comic con press badge! [Read more…] about PREVIOUSLY ON… #62: Is Justice League Good? Plus, Balancing “Artsy” vs Superhero comics, and CBH going to C2E2!
Marvel Year Four: 1965 – Variant Cover!
This week on My Marvelous Year we look back on the Marvel Comics of 1965, sharing listener letters, poll results, and questions. [Read more…] about Marvel Year Four: 1965 – Variant Cover!
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