Batwoman is one of DC Comic’s best character creations of the 2000’s, although oddly the mantle of “Batwoman” dates all the way back to the 1950’s! [Read more…] about Batwoman (Kate Kane) Reading Order
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Legion of Doom (Injustice League, Secret Society of Super-Villains) Reading Order
The Legion of Doom is one of the most gloriously perfect concepts and names in all of comics. Whereas the Justice League represents the purest heroic ideal, the Legion of Doom (originating in the Super-Friends cartoon) is pure villain. Just watch these bad guys and gals wreak havoc during roll call! [Read more…] about Legion of Doom (Injustice League, Secret Society of Super-Villains) Reading Order
Doctor Fate Reading Order
Doctor Fate has always been one of my favorite heroes, almost entirely based on a cool costume and a mysterious presence. I mean that helmet – come on! [Read more…] about Doctor Fate Reading Order
Lex Luthor Reading Order
As badly as he’d have me beaten, blacklisted, and balded for saying this, any guide to Lex Luthor comics doubles in many ways as a guide to Superman comics. Luthor and Supes are inextricable, forever destined to wage their war of perceived good and evil for the heart of mankind. [Read more…] about Lex Luthor Reading Order
Shazam! (DC’s Captain Marvel & The Marvel Family) Reading Order
Billy Batson, aka Shazam, aka Captain Marvel (but, no, not that Captain Marvel) is one of the more beleaguered heroes in all of superhero comics. Lawsuits, alleged infringement (with the Man of Steel himself!), and copyright issues have kept the world’s mightiest mortal from never quite reclaiming his title as the most popular hero of the 1940’s (or so I’m told). [Read more…] about Shazam! (DC’s Captain Marvel & The Marvel Family) Reading Order