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Spider-Woman Reading Order!

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Spider-Woman means several different characters depending on era, context, and whether or not we’re including alternate universes. For most readers in the modern Marvel era, Jessica Drew is the most familiar alter ego, and indeed Jess has the longest comics history with the title.

Believe it or not, though, she’s not the only Spider-Woman with Avengers credentials, though, and I’ll be referencing the full suite of Spider-Women in the below guide to Spider-Woman comics. [Read more…] about Spider-Woman Reading Order!

Only in Comics: What Makes Comic Books Special

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[T]hings don’t have to be real to be true. Or vice versa.”
Grant Morrison, Supergods

Recently, I wrote about the magic behind 100-issue runs. The big, sprawling, majesty of the stories that take decades to tell. I have also spoken at length to literally anyone who will listen about my love of Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jill Thompson, and other high-brow creators. And I do love them, to my very marrow. [Read more…] about Only in Comics: What Makes Comic Books Special

Previously On #73: New X-Men Redux, Avengers Video Game teaser, & Marvel’s Hilarious PR Emails

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This week on “Previously On,” I re-read New X-Men in the context of Hickman’s X-Men, worry about the Avengers video game, and fall in love with unintentionally funny Marvel Comics emails.  [Read more…] about Previously On #73: New X-Men Redux, Avengers Video Game teaser, & Marvel’s Hilarious PR Emails

The Best Marvel Comics For Kids (Of All Ages)

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Summer’s here and for the younger crowd, it probably means some long, lazy days of endless relaxation. And as much as it’s an “enjoy it while you can” scenario, there’s probably also a school summer reading list in the offing as well. Yes, it can be an uphill struggle at times to turn the next generation into avid, self-motivated readers but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a chore. [Read more…] about The Best Marvel Comics For Kids (Of All Ages)