Stan Lee's characters taught readers many things: being tolerant (X-Men), being a teenager (Spider-Man and X-Men), being brave, couragous, and standing up for people (Captain America), being a perfect family isn't perfect (Fantastic Four), and (especially for me) being able to hold in your anger until it explodes (Hulk). Thanks Stan! Excelsior!
Is the Marvel Universe Really Ending?
Last week, Marvel announced the three umbrella titles that will take place during “Secret Wars”: “Last Days,” “Battleworld” and “Warzones.” “Last Days” is just that: The last days of the Marvel Universe. “What would you do if you leaned today was your last day on earth?” asked Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso in a press release. … Continue reading Is the Marvel Universe Really Ending?
What I’m Looking Forward to in 2015
Here are some of the comic-related things I’m looking forward to this year. The Next Chapter in the Star Wars Saga It was announced a year ago what fans had known would come after Disney, who owns Marvel, purchased Lucasfilm: Star Wars comics would move from Dark Horse to Marvel. Now, the time has arrived … Continue reading What I’m Looking Forward to in 2015
One of the Greatest Spider-Man Stories Ever Told
“Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut” is one of the greatest Spider-Man stories. The two parter, appearing in “Amazing Spider-Man” #229-230, was written by Roger Stern with art by John Romita, Jr. I recently reread this story as reprinted in “Wizard Spider-Man Masterpiece Edition.” Spider-Man gets a call from Madame Web, who has just had a … Continue reading One of the Greatest Spider-Man Stories Ever Told
Is Superhero Film Release Schedule Too Much Too Late?
Warner Bros. plans to announce their geek-related film schedule at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, but the list has already been leaked, first appearing here on Nikki Finke’s website. The list includes the following: May 2016 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice July 2016 – Shazam December 2016 – Sandman May 2017 – Justice … Continue reading Is Superhero Film Release Schedule Too Much Too Late?
Image Does Pricing Right
In the past nine months or so, Image Comics has priced some of their trade paperbacks for less than $10. Compared to Marvel and DC, this is pretty cheap. And, after doing a little searching, most Image trades are cheaper than their competition.The trades that Image has been pricing for $9.99 are first volumes. That … Continue reading Image Does Pricing Right
Future Imperfect 