Superhero comics, especially ones that have been around for decades, inevitably have stories more complex than the casual fan realizes. Writers take great pains to create a ripple effect in their work–sometimes a villain will scuffle with Batman in one issue then return punch-drunk to fight Batgirl several issues later. Continuity, when it comes down … Continue reading »
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Back to the Next Generation: All New X-Men #1
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 »
Recommended Reading: Superior by Mark Millar
Teenage superheroes have always had slight handicaps to overcome, usually commonplace ones like shyness around girls, general nervousness, lack of parental support, or poverty. Superior, a seven issue mini-series by Mark Millar, takes the time-honored formula a step further by giving its hero, a pre-teen named Simon Pooni, an incurable, debilitating, tragic handicap: multiple sclerosis. … Continue reading »
Avengers Vs X-Men Recap
The long awaited moment is here. Last Wednesday marked the conclusion of the whole Avengers Vs X-Men saga and I know some fans are breathing a collective sigh of relief. In case you didn’t follow the event, or missed a few parts, here’s a short rehash. It’s been more than ten years since the X-Men … Continue reading »
Analysis of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, Part One: Feline Frisky
*If you haven’t seen The Dark Knight Rises, don’t read this article (spoilers). The biggest surprise in The Dark Knight Rises for me wasn’t Miranda’s double-cross or the last-minute return of Bruce Wayne. It was Catwoman. Specifically, I was surprised by how large her role was, and how much gravitas her character was imbued with. … Continue reading »
A Look Back at the Superhero Films of 2012
In my opinion, 2012 was the biggest year for superhero movies since 1978, the year the original Christopher Reeves Superman was released. 2012 had the conclusion of a beloved franchise (The Dark Knight Rises), the start up of another (The Avengers), and the reboot of a third (The Amazing Spider-Man). Oh, and it also featured … Continue reading »
Hippie Hulk: Don’t Bogart His Gamma Rays
The Hulk in the 60s, or, Gamma Rays All In My Mind, ‘Scuse Me While I Hit This Guy On an episode of The Simpsons titled Little Big Girl (Season 18, episode 12), Bart drives a car to a different city and finds a comic book store called “Mylar Baggins.” Once inside, he lays his … Continue reading »
Get To Know Catwoman: Selina Kyle in Brief
As many Batman fans can attest to, the “Year One” series about the Dark Knight was quite possibly the best storyline in the hero’s history. It contained not one but two fantastic books: Batman Year One by Frank Miller and artist David Mazzuchelli, and Batman: The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (both … 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 »
In Defense of Comics and the Dark Knight Trilogy…
Like many Americans, for the last few days the tragedy in Colorado has been constantly in my thoughts. There’s no escaping the story of James Holmes, who killed 12 and wounded 58 people at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises–even if I wished to put it out of mind for a brief respite, … Continue reading »
