This week on “Previously On,” I review Tom King and Andy Kubert’s Walmart Superman special, consider the trend of comic book publishers reflecting on their own history, and fall in love with new comic book day all over again. [Read more…] about Previously On #82: Tom King’s Superman, Marvel History Lessons, and #NCBD
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Previously On #81: Marvel #1000 Review, Superhero Comics Surging, and the Thrill of MCU to Comics Converts
This week on “Previously On,” I review Marvel Comics #1000, marvel at the state of superhero comics, and love the MCU inspiring new readers. [Read more…] about Previously On #81: Marvel #1000 Review, Superhero Comics Surging, and the Thrill of MCU to Comics Converts
The Essential Jimmy Olsen Comic Book Stories
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
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