Headlining the first mini-series of Marvel’s hotly re-invigorated Star Wars franchise is the original trilogy’s leading lady. Just as feisty as ever, Princess Leia is a story demanding to be told in spite of vague strokes in this opening chapter. Although not outright mindless, it’s surprising that seasoned writer Mark Waid offers such imbalance in the fluff-to-substance ratio. [Read more…] about PRINCESS LEIA #1 Review: “Royal Solo”
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What I Wish Had Happened on Agents of SHIELD’s MidSeason Premiere
In my reviews of season 2 of Agents of SHIELD, I’ve oscillated between enthusiasm at the show’s improvement and exhaustion at wishing Marvel would take far more chances. Since I’m tired of being a perpetual bummer over a show many MCU fans enjoy, and since my Mom told me if you don’t have anything nice to say, shut up already (something like that), I’m taking a new approach. [Read more…] about What I Wish Had Happened on Agents of SHIELD’s MidSeason Premiere
Inhumans Reading Order
As the Inhumans are destined for an expanded role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, here’s the ultimate guide to all the Inhuman comics you can read. The saga of Black Bolt, Medusa, and the kingdom of Attilan can be somewhat confusing, so this should help explain how the Inhumans fit into the Marvel Universe! [Read more…] about Inhumans Reading Order
History of the Batman #4: Year 1940, Part 2
Fall/Winter of 1940 brought stories of Batman and Robin stopping crimes ranging from altering people’s appearances to literally fighting off controlled giants and dwarfs in a far off land. The tales may be a bit tall for today’s audience, but the year of 1940 ended with a bang, introducing more information about the fantastical Bat cave and the first time Batman’s home is called Gotham. [Read more…] about History of the Batman #4: Year 1940, Part 2
GOTHAM ACADEMY #5 Review!
Darwyn Cooke (New Frontier, Parker) has famously derided both Marvel and DC for their habit of “catering to the perverted needs of forty-five year old men.” He’s not alone in that critique either. All over the comic industry, fans and creators alike have lamented the saturation of mature content and the lack of quality all-ages material. They question whether or not the “adult “comics are turning off younger readers and their parents, and if they are losing a whole generation of readers to the black abyss of “eh, I only really watch the movies.” [Read more…] about GOTHAM ACADEMY #5 Review!