Comics Bulletin Soapbox

It’s pretty standard practice at Marvel Comics for a big name writer on a big name book to write a companion series. Ed Brubaker wrote Captain America and Winter Soldier, Matt Fraction wrote Fantastic Four...

Death is a funny thing in the Big 2 books because of its lack of permanence. I have spoken before on the subject. Specifically I had discussed that Marvel/DC’s disregard for death and utilizing it as a cheap...

Barry Allen debuted in Showcase Vol. 1 #4 (Cover art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Kubert) DC Comics’ Rebirth has seen a new The Flash #1 debut this week from the talents of writer Josh Williamson, artist...

Every year there are hundreds of Cons in North America, they range from minor to massive. Their guests include celebrities from all genres and their attendees range from the initiates to the enthusiasts. I...

In March 2011, I went to the emergency room because I wanted to commit suicide. My city’s unique laws open the ER up to mental health crises so that people can stay there for up to three days as they...

This past week, people on Twitter finally started talking about Eddie Berganza openly as the much rumored high-level serial harasser employed by DC Comics. Those who know me might have assumed I’d be full...

I traveled home to Omaha, NE for my mother’s 50th birthday earlier this year. While out we discussed Darlene, a favorite late aunt, a great aunt in my case although I have never used that modifier. To both...

I celebrated when DC Comics' The Omega Men was un-canceled. I had taken quite a liking to that ragtag group of adventurers and criminals and was excited the creative team would be able to wrap up their story...

For any reader who has never picked up a superhero story before, the genre seems flush with interesting characters, motifs, and tidbits. Even taking into account that superhero stories for adults weren’t...

The Vision may be the most honest comic being published by Marvel Comics today, but it’s predicated on a lie. On the second page of The Vision #1 George and Nora, a suburban middle aged couple, go to...

Comics possess the potential to transport readers literally anywhere. As long as an artist can envision a specific place and has the ability to depict it, that’s where their story can be told. From the...

There can be longtime contributors to the world of fantasy and science fiction who somehow never get not only the notice they may well deserve, but no attention, whatsoever, in the genre press. Ron Forman...

Over the years there have been many different kinds of comics, with superheroes obviously being portrayed the most frequently. But how have sports been represented in comics? There don’t seem to be that...

Our own Ray Sonne has an insightful passionate and well-written article over on Loser City  about Marvel's decision to back down from portraying Hercules as bisexual. It's a great read -  please check it...

It can be done. The question is, should it be done? Some writers may balk at the idea. Not me. When it comes to writing I’ve always been tempted to fly in the face of conventional wisdom.  And one of...