Comic Features

Green Lantern Affinity – Hector Hammond

With a big head only a mother could love, Hector Hammond was a genius that used a meteorite to gain powers with some unsettling side effects, including making major trouble for Green Lantern. Hammond was created back in 1961 by John Broome and Gil Kane and first appeared in Green Lantern #5.

In his original origin story, Hector began as a common criminal until he found a meteorite and discovered it had caused some nearby plants to experience 100,000 years worth of evolution in moments. Intrigued, Hector brought the meteorite back to his hideout with him and kidnapped four scientists to use as test subjects. He used the meteorite to make the scientists evolve and create amazing inventions that Hector took credit for, making him into an instant celebrity. He also captured the eye of Carol Ferris, the Green Lantern’s love interest. This led to Hector’s first meeting with Green Lantern, who restored the four scientists to normal and captured Hector. Later Hector decided to use the meteorite on himself.

Green Lantern Affinity – Parallax

As you may know, Parallax is one of the main villains of the new Green Lantern movie. What you may not know is that the character actually started out as Hal Jordan himself. Internal struggle isn’t even the half of it.

Green Lantern Affinity – Hal Jordon

Even if you don’t like the character of Hal Jordon, you have to admit that he is by far one of the more interesting characters in all of the DC Universe. Pre-reboot, Hal and the Green Lanterns are one of DC Comics top franchise due to the revival of Hal by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver in 2004. What a minute… you mean Hal hasn’t always been the one and only Green Lantern? Nope, and in fact he’s not even THE Green Lantern, but one of many that all belong to the Green Lantern Corps. So how did Hal go from being the greatest Green Lantern of them all, to then nearly destroying the Corps and then back to being the greatest? Let’s take that journey together as we learn everything we need to know about Hal before the movie.

Green Lantern Affinity – Tomar-Re

With the upcoming summer movie a lot of people are going to be asking, “What’s that bird-fish looking dude’s deal?” So here we are with another Character Affinity featuring everyone’s favorite Xudarian Scientist… Tomar-Re.

Talking ‘Twilight Guardian’ with Troy Hickman

Each year Top Cow holds a contest for comic creators to pitch their new series in what they call Pilot Season. Think of it like a brand new batch of TV shows, but fans get to vote on which book they want to see become a series. One such winner was Twilight Guardian from Troy Hickman. I had the chance to talk to Troy about the series and the future of our favorite Guardian.

Cyber Monday: The Start of June

Hello you growing in number comic book cybernauts and welcome to another edition of Cyber Monday, your best source for spotlighting the best and interesting digital comics. This week let’s start by going back in time, so far back in time we are talking about the 40’s and close to the beginning of DC comics.

Trade of the Month – Sweet Tooth Vol. 1 – Out of the Woods

Welcome to Trade of the Month! It’s been a solid month since we made our pick of Sweet Tooth Vol. 1 – Out of the Woods from Vertigo Comics and Jeff Lemire. Take a look at what the comic section thought about this book that’s been dubbed, “The new must read.” Summary – The first five issues of Jeff Lemire’s acclaimed new series introduce Gus, a rare new breed of human/animal hybrid who was raised in isolation following a pandemic that struck a decade earlier. Now, with the death of his father, he’s left to fend for himself . . . until he meets a hulking drifter named Jepperd, who promises to help him. Jepperd and Gus set out on a post-apocalyptic journey into the devastated American landscape to find ‘The Preserve,’ a refuge for hybrids.

You Missed That Issue? Marvel Knights Captain America #3

Welcome to a new series spotlighting some of the best single issues in comics from the past decade. You will not find Watchmen, Sin City, Dark Phoenix Saga or Action Comics #775 anywhere on this list. These are comics that, with a little effort, you’ll find on the Internet or lost in the back issues of your comic book store. Because this article is not a review, and since these issues are not necessarily new, any surprise, cliffhanger or death will be spoiled in an attempt to show why the book shouldn’t have been missed.

You Missed That Issue! – Shadow Hunter #1

Welcome to another segment of “You Missed That Issue” where we talk about a current issue that did not garner as much attention as it should have. You won’t see the usually big time titles like Superman or Batman but a title you may have never even heard of. Hopefully this will give you some incentive to pick it up for the classic issue it is – but beware of spoilers!

Should Marvel Reboot?

There are two hot subjects this week, both from top Marvel competitor DC Comics. The first is that at the end of August DC will start releasing digital comics on the same day they release the printed version in comic shops across the country. That in and of itself is a debate, but the second major news is that DC will be re-launching its entire line of comics with 52 brand new first issues. News is already pouring out from every direction of the internet, but what I’m really waiting for is Marvel’s response. If it’s one thing Marvel isn’t good at… it’s letting DC have the spotlight or keeping its mouth shut.