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Question of the Week: If You Could Read All the Comics, Where Would You Start?

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This week’s question of the week:

“So my question to you after reading your site.

If someone had access to nearly all marvel and dc comics, back to even the Timely era of Marvel. Where would you begin reading? My plan is not to do more then 50 of a series in a hit to prevent burnout but I also am a bit unsure if I should begin in the beginning or the silver age era or just throw darts at a board?

At the end of the day it’s my decision I know, but I was hoping for some thoughts from someone who I can see is educated in the craft.

Thank you.” [Read more…] about Question of the Week: If You Could Read All the Comics, Where Would You Start?

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Review! For Real This Time, Why So Serious?

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The first half of this movie review is largely spoiler-free. The second half is basically ALL spoilers. Please note the designation below so you can easily avoid!

There’s no arguing it: Batman v Superman is divisive. It’s right there in the title, in all the trailers, and now in the critics and audience reviews. There’s Day vs. Night, Man vs. God, Clark vs. Bruce. The movie is combative on a macro level as well, with a battle between wanting so badly for this first entry in the DC Expanded Universe to succeed, and the depressing final product. [Read more…] about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Review! For Real This Time, Why So Serious?

DC: Rebirth of an Icon

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52 has become the number to look out for in DC Comics. It’s no surprise then that a huge event starting around May or June 2016 comes hot on the heels of mainstay titles 52nd issues. Ever since Jim Lee and Dan Didio posted their Rebirth teaser images, the internet has been going nuts with rumor and speculation. So far DC itself has been very quiet, keeping their cards close to their chest. But, it’s the creators that have been dropping hints and teases. [Read more…] about DC: Rebirth of an Icon