Jimmy Olsen is one of the most recognizable supporting characters in comics, and for my money, the most famous pal in history. The red-headed bow-tie wearing Daily Planet photographer is up there with Archie and Dennis the Menace as fictional presences interwoven in the modern American mythology. [Read more…] about The Essential Jimmy Olsen Comic Book Stories
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The Road to Event Leviathan
I provide background and recommended reading to set you up for DC’s Event Leviathan. You can watch it all via my Road to Leviathan video.
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[Read more…] about The Road to Event LeviathanLex 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
Question of the Week: Do You Have a DC Rebirth Fast Track Guide?
DC Rebirth has been an unequivocal success for DC Comics, transitioning the publisher out of the New 52’s PR quagmire (even when the comics were good, there was a malaise around the line) into the premier Big 2 superhero lineup. [Read more…] about Question of the Week: Do You Have a DC Rebirth Fast Track Guide?
DC Trinity & Justice League Reading Orders Now Live!
Need some DC Comics in your life following Batman v. Superman? Check out the Comic Book Herald reading orders below! [Read more…] about DC Trinity & Justice League Reading Orders Now Live!