In the past ten years, the world of comic books, video games, sci-fi films, and toy collecting has made tremendous strides in breaking into the American mainstream. Previously, comics etc. made up a small but resilent subculture, whereas now they’re thoroughly integrated into the culture itself. Nerd culture is a phrase now. I feel like … Continue reading »
I firmly believe that, if given the chance, every person can find a comic they will truly enjoy. In America alone, hundreds of new issues are published each month, and they’re not all superhero books either. If you spend a good amount of time browsing around a quality comic shop, you’re going to find all … Continue reading »
I’ve long been a Simpsons devotee, and never could’ve imagined I’d be in a position where I’d have to support my favorite show as if rallying for a cause, but this year the Fox Network has decided to try and pull the rug out from under its best show during one of its strongest seasons. … Continue reading »
Fear Itself #6 is technically a pick-up issue–that is, it picks up where the high amount of action in #5 left off, and sets up for the cataclysmic climax in #7. As far as pick-up issues go, this one’s a doozy. A lot of things happen here: Steve Rogers (Captain America) picks up a rifle, … Continue reading »
I always told myself not to become one of “those” fans, you know the type who kvetch and gripe everytime their fantasy comic book world is change in any slight way, but, as much as it pains me to say this, I have lately been finding Spider-Man to be a difficult to like and often … Continue reading »
As a company, I’ve realized Marvel, more than anyone else, has a definite penchant to create comics that are deathly serious in tone, so much so the term “comic” can seem misplaced. Look at some of the morbidly tragic moments Marvel has produced: Daredevil’s girlfriend sells him out for drug money, the Scarlet Witch is … Continue reading »
Dark Reign-The List: Amazing Spider-Man One-Shot #1 is exceptional for more than it’s ungainly long title and its reckless use of hyphens. First off, it features Spider-Man taking the fight to Osborn, something every reader would have expected him to do sooner and more often as soon as Dark Reign started. If you’re unfamiliar with … Continue reading »
I’d like to take a short break from Marvel Month and write up more of my thoughts on the freshly rebooted DC universe. The change in lineup has been a frequent topic here at Panel Discussions, and since I’ve recently purchased more of the fresh issues, I’d like to discuss them a little. As I’m … Continue reading »
Hi. I’ve decided for the next four weeks I’ll be devoting a special amount of time and energy to writing about Marvel comics. I’ll be calling it Marvel Month. You might be thinking I should have started at the first of November, and I agree that’d make more sense, but I’m starting now and I … Continue reading »
I just now created a facebook page for Panel Discussions. Anyone can see it, anyone can comment on it. So if you’re a fan of comic books, cartoons, or both, follow Panel Discussions on Facebook. I’ll use it to put up updates about Panel Discussions. For instance, if I write up a post I think … Continue reading »
