The Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder had many adventures in their early years with DC Comics. But in the year 1940 they were only featured in the Batman and Detective Comics publications. Unlike today, when ‘Batman’ first began, it was a seasonal comic book. Instead of a dozen comics a year, only four published in our current timeline. In early 1940, we see the return of both the Joker and Catwoman and the debut of the forever changing Clayface. [Read more…] about History of the Batman #3: Year 1940, Part One
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UNCANNY X-MEN #31 Review: “Undo Ex Machina!”
The old adage about books and covers is definitely in effect with the latest installment of Uncanny X-Men. Advertised as dealing with fallout from Marvel’s recent Avengers & X-Men: Axis, this chapter actually serves as the conclusion to the even longer-running “The Last Will and Testament of Charles Xavier” storyline, originating as a tie-in to last summer’s Original Sin event series. Clocking in at nine parts, there is satisfaction in crossing the finish line but enjoyment mileage for the journey will definitely vary. [Read more…] about UNCANNY X-MEN #31 Review: “Undo Ex Machina!”
Scribd Unlimited Comics Review: Is It Worth It? What Are the Best Comics?
Earlier this week, Scribd stealth released a “Comics Unlimited” wing to their Netflix for books subscription service. According to Scribd you can “Browse more than 10,000 comics and graphic novels from Marvel, IDW/Top Shelf, Valiant, and more.” It’s an exciting addition to the digital comics landscape, and as you’d expect, I have a lot of thoughts. [Read more…] about Scribd Unlimited Comics Review: Is It Worth It? What Are the Best Comics?
History of the Batman Pt. 2: The Invention of the Infamous Rogues Gallery
In last week’s chronology, we looked at the first 12 comics that featured Bat-Man, meeting his fiancé Julie Madison, our first look at the Batarang and the debut of Dick Grayson, also known as the first Robin, the Boy Wonder. After a year in National Comics, better known now as DC Comics, Batman became so popular that he was given his own self-titled publication, premiering 75 years ago in the Spring of 1940. [Read more…] about History of the Batman Pt. 2: The Invention of the Infamous Rogues Gallery
DARTH VADER #1 Review: “The Dark Lord of the Spin-Off!”
Capitalizing on the recent relaunch of the main Star Wars title, Marvel is building a linewide franchise around stories from a certain galaxy far, far away. First on the expansion roster is a solo series spotlighting the central figure of the six feature-length films, Darth Vader. One of the most memorably dramatic and ominous presences on the greater pop culture landscape, the (thankfully) former Anakin Skywalker is also on a very short list of characters to exist without any true in-depth attention. Writer Kieron Gillen and artist Salvador Larroca are seeing to it justice is done to the oversight. [Read more…] about DARTH VADER #1 Review: “The Dark Lord of the Spin-Off!”