There’s an intriguing dissonance between the simplicity of Swamp Thing’s creation (big ol’ fun bronze age horror monster created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson) and the character’s influence on the entire superhero comics medium. In many ways The Saga of the Swamp Thing is the godfather of the mature readers targeting Vertigo movement that swept the late 80’s and 90’s, perhaps unsurprising when you consider Watchmen
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The Best of Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers – Essential Comics Reading List!
Carol Danvers was, up until very recently, one of Marvel’s most unsung heroes with a story that’s had more rewrites, retcons, rebrandings, and reboots than I care to count. But somehow, through it all, Ms. Danvers has always managed to fight her way back from the brink. That’s a big part of who she is as a character, both the insecurity and the will to overcome. And that’s what we’ve tried to collect below.
If you’re just looking for a place to begin before Captain Marvel joins the MCU, grab In Pursuit of Flight. But if you want to know how she became Earth’s Mightiest Hero, keep reading. [Read more…] about The Best of Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers – Essential Comics Reading List!
PREVIOUSLY ON… #57: The Umbrella Academy Review, Trade Sales at an LCS, and Pull List Updates
In preparation for this week’s release of Umbrella Academy on Netflix, I review the first twelve issues of the comic book series, then ask some questions about trade sales at comic shops before celebrating the monthly pull list ritual! [Read more…] about PREVIOUSLY ON… #57: The Umbrella Academy Review, Trade Sales at an LCS, and Pull List Updates
Marvel Year Three: 1964 Pt. 1!
This week on My Marvelous Year we read through and discuss the first half of our 1964 Marvel Comics reading list! [Read more…] about Marvel Year Three: 1964 Pt. 1!
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Black Hammer Reading Order!
The world of Black Hammer, created by Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston (and published by Dark Horse Comics), is my favorite addition to superhero comics of the 2010’s. [Read more…] about Black Hammer Reading Order!