As a founding Avenger, first female Avenger, and perennial best dressed Avenger, Janet Van Dyne, aka the Wasp, deserves a lot more recognition. [Read more…] about Wasp Reading Order
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Best Comics Ever #10: Dave’s Faves For June 2018
The third episode for June adds all the comics I read this month to Comic Book Herald’s best comics of all time! [Read more…] about Best Comics Ever #10: Dave’s Faves For June 2018
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The Defenders Reading Order
Depending on when and where you entered the Marvel Comics universe, there are essentially two very distinct Defenders units to consider. The first is the epic “non-team,” beginning with Namor, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, and Hulk, an Avengers-like collection of heroes who refuse to formalize the thing and hold roll call like a bunch of cubscouts.
The second unit of Defenders is straight from the gritty binge watch of Marvel Netflix, featuring Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. [Read more…] about The Defenders Reading Order
Best DC Comics Of 2018
DC Comics has maintained their status as comic book retailer and critic’s favorite son throughout 2018. Now approximately two years since the launch of DC Universe: Rebirth #1, the publisher has been hitting a *majority* of the right notes (though far from all given the damn countless number of comics credits that still bear the dark mark of Eddie Berganza). Likewise, the publisher’s major 2018 event, DC Metal, was one of the best superhero crossovers of the decade, setting the stage for a compelling Justice League lineup through the end of the year. [Read more…] about Best DC Comics Of 2018
Best Family Superteams in Comic Books!
In many ways, the modern superhero comic book medium is founded on principles of family. Marvel’s entire universe begins with “The First Family,” the cosmic ray induced Fantastic Four. They’re far from the first superpowered family superteam in comics, though, with the likes of the Marvels (now owned, of course, by DC Comics) tapping into the dramatic potential as well. [Read more…] about Best Family Superteams in Comic Books!