Comic: All New X-Men issue 1, written by Brian Michael Bendis When we last left Cyclops, he’d gone off the deep end a bit. Years ago, the love of his life, Jean Grey, was possessed by the Phoenix Force and wound up destroying her life and an entire planet in the process. Recently, the Phoenix … Continue reading »
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The End of Jeff Smith’s Series RASL
Last month saw the end of Jeff Smith’s series RASL, a comic about a scientist-turned-drifter who hijacks an invention allowing him to cross over to different dimensions. RASL began in 2008 and slowly accrued a cult-like following as the issues were released in a relatively slow manner. Originally a triannual series, Jeff Smith eventually decided … Continue reading »
What Comics I’m Currently Reading
Working full-time has its disadvantages. In my case, surprisingly, reading comics less isn’t one of them. My current job offers me the two circumstances most conducive to reading: large amounts of free time, and no wi-fi connection (you’d be surprised by how easy it is to become lost in a good book when you’re not … Continue reading »
Five Quick Reviews: Baltimore 1, Batwoman 10, Liberty Meadows 3, Wolverine 309, Wonder Woman 4
Baltimore, Dr. Leskovar’s Remedy 1: Baltimore is one of the darkest creations by a writer known for his horror-work, Mike Mignola. Baltimore is a veteran of World War 1 who encountered a vampire in the trenches near the war’s end (for that story, look for Baltimore The Plague Ships). After being bested by Baltimore, the vampire … Continue reading »
Brilliantly Inane: Futurama Issue 55
If there’s one thing Futurama is great at, it’s kooky plot twists. For proof of that, just watch the Futurama movie Bender’s Big Score. As it turns out, the comic book spin-offs can come up with some real humdingers too. Futurama issue fifty-five seems familiar at first. It’s three separate vignettes tied together by a … Continue reading »
The Weird Origin of The Land of Ooo: Adventure Time Issue 4
In case you’re not a child or a child-at-heart and haven’t watched Adventure Time, it’s basically a show about Jake, a headstrong boy, and Finn, his dog and loyal campanion. Together, they go on adventures in a world where there are apparently no parents and no laws (the laws of physics don’t apply either). There’s … Continue reading »
So, Icy Mr. Freeze Has Returned: Red Hood and the Outlaws Issue 9
I’ve been out of the loop with the new DCU (haven’t we all?), so I was surprised and pleased today to see my beloved Mr. Freeze defrosted and returned to the comics world in Red Hood and the Outlaws #9. He’s also on the cover of Batman Annual #1. Well Victor Fries, it’s ice to … Continue reading »
To the Moon, Fin Fang Foon: Hulk Vs. Fin Fang Foon
It’s a good thing I wasn’t the writer for the Hulk Vs. Fin Fang Foon One-Shot. The battle ends (spoiler), with the Hulk spinning the giant green dragon Fin Fang Foon by the tail and launching him into space where he crashes on the moon. How could the writer resist the punchline “To the moon, … Continue reading »
Hulk Smash Puny Universe: The Incredible Hulk Issue 247 (1980)
It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since Bruce Banner was hit by gamma rays and became the Hulk. In May 1962, The Incredible Hulk Issue 1 hit the stands. Since then, the Hulk has smashed a lot of things, but I was taken aback today to find out he once smashed a whole … Continue reading »
More Than You Want To Know About the Avengers
In honor of the blockbuster Avengers film that came out earlier this year, I have decided to place all of my Avengers related articles in the same place. Below, you’ll find articles about the core members of the team plus other fun stuff. Enjoy. Here’s every Avengers related article on this site so far:
