Ten Forgotten Gems of The New 52
Whether you were for or against it, DC’s “The New 52” provided an undeniable jolt to a slouching comic industry. Completely rebooting its universe (except for in the areas it didn’t *cough*Green...
What Looks Good for the Week of December 18, 2019
Mid December means its time to get your last-minute holiday shopping done. You know what makes for a great stocking-stuffer? Comics! Here's several releasing this week that can bring joy to your loved ones on...
The Full Run: Final Crisis #4
Darkseid’s forces have taken over, and the world’s heroes are scrambling for survival. Things look dire - with little to no hope for the future - but a spark of optimism lingers. Final Crisis #4 (w)...
Collecting Profile: Orm (Ocean Master)
Aquaman DVD/Blu-ray were available on Tuesday, March 26. The movie did very well at the box office. Aquaman grossed over $330 million domestically and $810 million in other countries. Let's see how that affect...
Collecting Profile: DC Stargirl
Stargirl DC has ordered thirteen episodes of Stargirl debuting in early 2020. This will be the sixth streaming service DC will offer in addition to Titans, Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing, Harley Quinn and Young...
The Full Run: FINAL CRISIS – SUBMIT
After a brief trip away, we finally return to Earth Prime. However, we still aren’t back in the main series, as Grant Morrison pens this tie-in featuring Black Lightning and the Tattooed Man. Though it may...
What Looks Good for the Week of November 13th, 2019
Another week brings with it another batch of new comics. What looks good? Well, apparently it's worthwhile to check out any book that begins with the letter "F." But if you aren't feeling the 6th letter of the...
Collecting Profile: Jack O’ Lantern
Today is Happy Halloween. To honor that I blog about a pumpkin character. The first one that popped in my head is Jack O' Lantern, foe of Spider-Man. There have been many characters in the role of Jack O'...
What Looks Good for the Week of October 30, 2019
What Looks Good? More like "what doesn't look good" for this week. With probably the biggest array of titles we plan on spending our hard-earned cash on, is it any coincidence that a number of them are spooky...
Collecting Profile: Streaky the Supercat
Happy National Cat Day is tomorrow, to honor that I will be blogging about a cat. There are lots of cats in the comic books. The one cat that popped in my head is Streaky the Supercat, Supergirl's pet...
The Full Run: Final Crisis Tie-in – Legion of 3 Worlds
When does a Crisis tie-in feel more like an actual Crisis comic? The answer, of course, is when it’s Final Crisis. Grant Morrison may be driving the main event, but this 5-issue tie-in with an all-star...
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Review: Superman Smashes the Klan #1
DC Comics (w) Gene Luen Yang (a) Gurihiru Tolerance and acceptance. These are traits many Americans claim to possess but prove to time and again to be sorely lacking. There’s a supposed pride in being...
Collecting Profile: Batwoman
Batwoman was in the Arrowverse in the fall 2018. Batwoman was Kate Kane. There are actually two Batwoman, Kathy Kane and Kate Kane. Kathy was the original Batwoman. For this blog, I will be talking...
The Full Run: Final Crisis – Superman Beyond
The world as we know is in shambles, and Darkseid has seemingly won. But in between the beats of a dying heart, Superman must stop a multiversal threat that is even greater than the evil New God. Ultimately...
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Review: HARLEEN #1 Sets Up a Tragic Descent into Madness
DC Comics (w/a) Stjepan Sejic Writer and artist Stjepan Sejic has come to be one of the more revered artists in the comics industry. Making full use of classic and modern tools, he has developed a style...