Howard the Duck occupies a strange place in Marvel Comics history, simultaneously the most laughable creation and a reflection of the most biting 70’s satire and seachange for superhero comics. [Read more…] about Howard the Duck Reading Order
Marvel Characters
Nova Reading Order
There are a lot of Marvel characters I wouldn’t love as much without the incredible mid to late 2000’s Marvel Cosmic era of comics (see: Galaxy, Guardians of the), perhaps none more so than Richard Rider, aka Nova. [Read more…] about Nova Reading Order
Adam Warlock Reading Order
I love Jim Starlin cosmic comics, although I’ll admit more often than not I think of Thanos and the dark side of Marvel cosmic. If you’re going to enjoy Starlin’s 70’s, 90’s and 2000’s space opera, though, inevitably that means an affection and respect for the cosmic embodiment of good to Thanos’ evil: Adam Warlock. [Read more…] about Adam Warlock Reading Order
Marvel Zombies Reading Order
I remember the first time I picked up a Marvel Zombies trade, with very little background in comics, and I was blown away at the sheer audacity and commitment of the series. [Read more…] about Marvel Zombies Reading Order
New Mutants Reading Order
It took me a couple half-hearted tries at reading Chris Claremont’s 16 year run on Uncanny X-Men before I realized I was missing something absolutely crucial. [Read more…] about New Mutants Reading Order