2010 April
Batman and Robin #11 Review
In a surprising twist, Batman and Robin #11 featured a guest star from regular DC Comics continuity – it sure wasn’t something I expected, but it worked. The rest of the issue was strong, as Andy Clarke continues his impressive arc on the series.
A Year of Cool Comics – Day 97
Here is the latest in our year-long look at one cool comic (whether it be a self-contained work, an ongoing comic or a run on a long-running title that featured multiple creative teams on it over the years) a day (in no particular order whatsoever)! Here‘s the archive of the moments posted so far! Today [...]
Quick Reviews of Every Issue of Steve Ditko’s Doctor Strange Run
Commenter trajan23 did quick reviews of every issue of Steve Ditko’s Doctor Strange run in the comments to my Year of Cool Comics post on the run and I figured he put in way too much effort for it not to be shared with everyone else. So enjoy (but beware, there are some four-decades-old spoilers [...]
I Can’t Even Really Say “I Told You So” Regarding the Beast as Secret Avenger…
Because it was just THAT obvious. (Click to enlarge the proof of my rightness) (NOTE: I was also right about War Machine, but no one really debated that one, so it’s not as cool).
Committed: Wondercon and self-restraint
Last week, I looked at my schedule and thought I was sorted. With Wondercon finishing just a couple of days before my article was due, I’d obviously have tons to write about. As it turns out, there was a lot to write about, but instead of pacing myself, I went a little crazy.
A Year of Cool Comics – Day 96
Here is the latest in our year-long look at one cool comic (whether it be a self-contained work, an ongoing comic or a run on a long-running title that featured multiple creative teams on it over the years) a day (in no particular order whatsoever)! Here‘s the archive of the moments posted so far! Today [...]
Comics You Should Own – Legends of the Dark Knight #86-88
So what’s the deal with this sucker? Go below the cut to find out!
Legends at the Los Angeles Times!
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This is pretty neat news. Every Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times will be running one of my Sports Legends (from Sports Legends Revealed) on their sports blog! The first one went up today. Check it out here.
Random Thoughts! (April 6, 2010)
Random Thought! A combination of the holiday weekend and illness may make for a shorter than usual column. Sorry. It’s random thoughts time! Get excited!
Steve Bryant needs your help!
Steve Bryant, creator of Athena Voltaire, a fun, pulpy comic set in the 1930s, has been trying to work on the latest chapter for a few years. With that in mind, he has set up a web site where you can donate money to allow him to work on the book exclusively until it’s finished. [...]
Scott’s Classic Comics Corner: That Adler Touch Pt. 2
Here’s a look at some of Jack Adler’s phenomenal work in the 70s.
A Year of Cool Comics – Day 95
Here is the latest in our year-long look at one cool comic (whether it be a self-contained work, an ongoing comic or a run on a long-running title that featured multiple creative teams on it over the years) a day (in no particular order whatsoever)! Here‘s the archive of the moments posted so far! Today [...]
The DC/Marvel Character Tourney Winner!
Out of a whopping 4,214 votes, the winner is…
Lorendiac’s Lists: Temporary Disguises That Took On Lives Of Their Own
Here is the archive of the lists Lorendiac posts here, and here is his latest piece! Remember, again, this list is written by Lorendiac, not Brian Cronin. – BC. When what looks like a brand new character turns out to be someone else’s Temporary Disguise, and then later the disguise “really becomes” a new character [...]
She Has No Head! – Greg Rucka And The Fate Of Batwoman…
As the entire comics reading world knows by now, Greg Rucka has decided to leave DC. Before I start point by pointing this for myself, let me first offer congratulations to Mr. Rucka for doing what he wants, what he feels is right, and what he believes will reward him most (in a myriad of [...]
