Shang-Chi is an unlikely Marvel success story, born from an unholy alliance of 1970’s Kung Fu craze and Marvel’s fallback plans to utilize the public domain character Fu Manchu. The end result is a surprisingly contemplative action showcase, where Shang-Chi, the son of Fu Manchu, goes on a journey to become a heroic master of martial arts. [Read more…] about Shang-Chi (Master of Kung Fu) Reading Order!
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Avengers: Endgame Review!
There’s a part of me that buys into the idea – the non-controversial idea – that good stories have endings. This defies my love of superhero comics because the whole shared universe promise is that these stories never actually end. There are exceptions of course (this is why it was such a big deal when Hellboy comics ended this month after 25 years), with breaks for creative runs and conclusions to arcs within the larger tapestry, but endings are for elseworlds and alternate timelines. Avengers are Forever.
Editor’s Note: Let’s just assume this entire review contains spoilers – do not read unless you’ve seen Endgame, or don’t care about spoilers!
One Comics Rec for Every Avenger in Avengers: Endgame!
With Avengers: Endgame set to deliver the follow-up to the game-changing Infinity War, it’s a good time to reflect on the best starting places for new comics readers. In addition to comics series that likely share connective tissue or inspiration for the Infinity War / Endgame narrative, I’ve put together my picks for where to start with the major players. [Read more…] about One Comics Rec for Every Avenger in Avengers: Endgame!
Predicting the Future of the Avengers After Endgame
Avengers: Endgame is almost upon us and while anticipation is understandably insane, speculation is absolutely unchartable! In terms of adapting straight from a comic book source, the upcoming film has no direct equivalent. Keeping that notion of uncharted territory in mind, it’s still really anybody’s guess as to how the team gets out of this one- much less what is to become of the beloved franchise once the dust settles (oh, puns, how you wound…).
But before those theater seats are filled and the lights go down, here’s more speculation!
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PREVIOUSLY ON… #66: Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, Swamp Thing’s Future, & Reading Hellboy
This week on “Previously On,” I review the DC Animated movie Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, wonder out loud about the DC Animated Universe, and #readhellboy pride. [Read more…] about PREVIOUSLY ON… #66: Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, Swamp Thing’s Future, & Reading Hellboy