The end of 1944 in ‘Detective Comics’, ‘Batman’ and ‘World’s Finest Comics’ featured our highlighted hero facing dangerous rogues such as The Joker and escaping seemingly impossible traps, much thanks to artist Dick Sprang’s distinctive line and movement on the page. Let’s finish another year in Batman’s comic book history with time travel, prison break outs and of course adventures with Alfred! [Read more…] about History of Batman #12: Dick Sprang’s Daring Dynamic Duo -1944, Part Two
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SECRET WARS #1 Review: “There Is No Dana, Only Secret Wars!”
It’s difficult to eulogize a fictitious entity. It’s especially difficult when that “thing” serves as the backbone of modern mythology. However, despite being more popular now than ever, the Marvel Universe dies this week along with its last alternate, the “Ultimate Universe”. Delivering both bang and whimper, the opening salvo of writer Jonathan Hickman’s epic “final level boss battle” closes as many doors as it opens windows. [Read more…] about SECRET WARS #1 Review: “There Is No Dana, Only Secret Wars!”
Avengers 2: The Age of Ultron Review – Putting the Comic Book in Comic Book Movies
Avengers 2 is a big, bold, fascinating mess, and it feels the most like the experience of reading marvel comics so far in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What does it say about the state of Marvel Studios that the movie most immersed in Marvel lore is pretty easily the most disposable of the last three years? [Read more…] about Avengers 2: The Age of Ultron Review – Putting the Comic Book in Comic Book Movies
AVENGERS #44 and NEW AVENGERS #33 Review: “The End of the Line!”
What’s crazier than a book of writer Jonathan Hickman’s sprawling Avengers saga reaching its conclusion? Dropping both parts of the finale on the same day! Although not exact bookends, it’s difficult to discuss one without the other. [Read more…] about AVENGERS #44 and NEW AVENGERS #33 Review: “The End of the Line!”