Read This Book- Rediscover the 1990s Classic ‘Astro City’
Uncle Highlander looks at what makes Astro City one of the most perfect superhero books ever written.
Tag: Alex Ross
Marvels Snapshots: Captain Marvel Finds The Heart In Superheroes
Marvels Snapshot: Captain Marvel is a simple story, but in the hands of Mark Waid its tale resonates in a larger way.
An Enduring Classic – Celebrating The 25th Anniversary of Marvels
The newest version of Marvels is a great way to experience this classic, timeless story for its 25th anniversary.
‘Sub-Mariner: Marvels Snapshot #1’ Is A Thoughtful Trip Back In Time
Sub-Mariner: Marvels Snapshot #1 is a worthy addition to the ethos and vibe Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross created with Marvels.
Heroes and Villains: Road to Justice League Edition
Later this week a little movie called Justice League opens, and I was curious what might be waiting at the comic shop should anyone wander in after seeing the movie. … Continue reading Heroes and Villains: Road to Justice League Edition
Heroes and Villains – Reviewing Recent Comics 8-9-2017
This time on Heroes and Villains, we’ll be looking at a variety of comics out this week and last, from a variety of genres and companies. Meet me after the … Continue reading Heroes and Villains – Reviewing Recent Comics 8-9-2017
Biff Bam Pop’s It’s All Connected – Just a Kid from Brooklyn: Captain America, American Memories of World War II, and the MCU, Part II
In the first part of this essay, I briefly sketched the construction of American memories of World War II that began slightly before the war and continue into the … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s It’s All Connected – Just a Kid from Brooklyn: Captain America, American Memories of World War II, and the MCU, Part II
Your New Look at Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze’s BLACK PANTHER #1
For many, yesterday’s big news was the appearance of Spider-Man in the new Captain America: Civil War trailer, and yes, it was super cool, especially the narrowing eyes, but my … Continue reading Your New Look at Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze’s BLACK PANTHER #1
Celebrate Captain America’s 75th Anniversary With the Oversized CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #7
Marvel Comics continues to recognize the 75th anniversary of Captain America this March as superstar creators unite to celebrate the sentinel of liberty in CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #7! Meet … Continue reading Celebrate Captain America’s 75th Anniversary With the Oversized CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #7
The Flash S02 E01: The Man Who Saved Central City
I don’t think I’ve have been this excited about a season premiere of a television show since the series premiere of “The Flash” last year. You see, the Flash isn’t … Continue reading The Flash S02 E01: The Man Who Saved Central City
Crisis Classics and Martian Comics
As DC Comics’ mainstream anchor superhero team, the Justice League has traveled all over the DC Multiverse and encountered many facets and characters of the DC mythos and beyond. From … Continue reading Crisis Classics and Martian Comics
Secret Wars – The End of the Marvel Universe
There’s a Crisis on the horizon of near-Infinite proportions in the comics world, but not the way you might be thinking. Today Marvel Comics, represented by editors Tom Brevoort and … Continue reading Secret Wars – The End of the Marvel Universe