Although always high profile, few issues in writer Brian Michael Bendis’s turn on the X-franchise have gotten this much attention. From the months of mysterious whisperings regarding the “Utopians” to the pre-release controversy earlier this week, this is indeed one that has everyone talking. How much of it is wholly warranted? That may be another matter entirely. [Read more…] about ALL-NEW X-MEN #40 Review: “The Hype and Speculation Show”
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History of Batman #11: Adventures of Alfred – Batman in 1944, Part One
1944 begins by placing Alfred Beagle into the spotlight of the Batman comic book mythos. After his live action as ‘Alfred Pennyworth’ in the 1943 Batman black and white serials as the tall and slender British butler, this look transferred into ‘Batman’ and ‘Detective Comics’, becoming his own hero in the side stories ‘The Adventures of Alfred’. Let’s see how Alfred helps our Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder in this exciting golden age year! [Read more…] about History of Batman #11: Adventures of Alfred – Batman in 1944, Part One
CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE MIGHTY AVENGERS #7 Review: “Auntie Monica’s ☠☠☠☠ Revenge!”
Writer Al Ewing’s ongoing rivalry between the Mighty Avengers and Cortex Incorporated’s CEO, Jason Quantrell, reaches its conclusion this week. As much as the story provides a tangible throughline from the decade-old work of Warren Ellis to the now-unfolding master plan of Jonathan Hickman, it does very little else of its own merit. [Read more…] about CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE MIGHTY AVENGERS #7 Review: “Auntie Monica’s ☠☠☠☠ Revenge!”
Update: Marvel NOW! Reading Order Now Includes Literally Everything (2012 – 2015)
At the risk of exposing us all to awesome-overload (the return of Game of Thrones and the perfectness of Daredevil on Netflix!), the Marvel NOW! reading order on Comic Book Herald now includes every single comic from 2012 to 2015. Check it out!
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History of the Batman #10 – Dick Sprang’s Caped Crusader: 1943, Part Two
The ending the year 1943 brought many firsts to Batman’s history in comics, such as the Batmobile to grace a comic cover to introductions of classic yet lesser known reoccurring villains such as the Cavalier. Although 1943 was an exciting year for the Dark Knight in comics, in the Summer Columbia Pictures put Batman in a movie for the first time. The 15 serial series introduced the ‘Bat Cave’ and the permanent look of character Alfred Pennyworth. Along with these amazing developments, Dick Sprang becomes the current artistic talent with Kane and Robinson. Plus, World’s Finest still want you to go out and buy war bonds to support the American troops, illustrating DC Comics’ tactics to reach not just to a young audience but to citizens all over America. Let’s conclude this golden age year! [Read more…] about History of the Batman #10 – Dick Sprang’s Caped Crusader: 1943, Part Two