‘Champions’ Is A Marvel Book That Feels Very Of The Moment

Eve Ewing’s new Champions series actually feels like a very important book for our somewhat treacherous times.

Heroes and Villains – Reviewing The Week’s Marvels 2-1-2017

This week in Heroes and Villains our selection of new Marvel Comics includes two superhero teams, one elder and one younger, a major villain of a completely different universe, Star … Continue reading Heroes and Villains – Reviewing The Week’s Marvels 2-1-2017

What Makes an Avenger? Reviewing the New Avengers and the New Champions

What makes an Avenger? It has nothing to do really with the heroes themselves, but it has to do with perception. You can say I’m an old man or a … Continue reading What Makes an Avenger? Reviewing the New Avengers and the New Champions

Avengers Assemble S02 E06: Nighthawk

One of my favorite comics from the 1970s was Defenders, and slapdash teaming of heroes who would never ever make up a decent or harmonious superhero team – it’s initial … Continue reading Avengers Assemble S02 E06: Nighthawk

Titanic Teams – Gone But Not Forgotten Teams of the Marvel Universe

When you think super-teams in the Marvel Comics universe, the Avengers come to mind immediately, followed quickly by the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and half a dozen others. I’m going … Continue reading Titanic Teams – Gone But Not Forgotten Teams of the Marvel Universe