The Best American Comics series began with the 2006 edition, edited by the late Harvey Pekar. The Best American line has long been the standard for celebrating the best in any printed genre, from The Best American Poetry to The Best American Mystery Stories. So the question that inevitably will be asked when you title […]
Comics are, much like that strange man who lives down the street all by himself, over a half century old and mysteriously complex to a degree that’s off-putting. But as fans, we’ve carved out our knowledge foothold, a tentative grasp on the history of the fictional universe. Sure, we may not know every ridiculous object-themed […]
As December casts its shadow over us once more it seems that yet another year is drawing close to its end. Not only that but the “New 52” will be heading toward its “second phase” in the early half of 2014. As such it seems appropriate to once again draw up a list that brings […]
Superheroes and comics are eternally linked. For most people, when you say “comic book” all they think of are superheroes. In truth, there was a time when I too never thought to look outside the realm of capes and masks and impossibly shaped women to explore what the comic medium had to offer. But I […]
Comic book movies have dominated Hollywood for what seems like forever. While Marvel and DC keep churning out superhero films, with an overwhelmingly extensive list of upcoming titles in the next two years, I’d like to reflect back on my favorite movies that began as comic books. This is not an article about the best […]
The CW announced this year that The Flash will be getting his own spinoff show. Are there any other possible Arrow spinoff shows?
In all of the New 52, what would be the best comics? Superman? Justice League? Batman? I say it’s Swamp Thing and Animal Man, and let me tell you why…
Everyone should be able to attend comic conventions and have fun, right? Unfortunately, a small number of terrible people are ruining it for some new and old female fans.
It’s not just a post-apocalyptic, zombie infested story. It’s a post-apocalyptic zombie infested story starring animals! Get ready for some cartoony violence and plenty of backstories that will pull on your heartstrings.
Thor: The Dark World opened this weekend. Take a look at all the comic book Easter Eggs you might have missed!
