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“Yeah, one of these days we should fix that.” – Marv Wolfman For better or worse, everyone has a different idea of what DC continuity should be. But Marv Wolfman was the first to try and redefine what that meant 40 years ago with the continuity-altering event, Crisis on Infinite Earths. In 2025, legendary writer Mark Waid is also redefining what is canon to the post-Death Metal DCU with New History of the DC Universe. In a perfect world, New History of the DC Universe would be an easy primer for every reader who wants to get into DC Comics.…
My first job since college was in a newspaper in McAllen, Texas, covering cop beats at night. I had never been to Texas when I took it. Everything I knew about McAllen, I learned what I learned online. “McAllen?! Why is it a citrus country!” And my job was tough from the start. As soon as I got there, I covered the bodies found along the US Mexican border. They are human smugglers who flocked to killer bees and carried 18 people to fatally crash a minivan. I was only 23 years old, 1,400 miles from my hometown of Chicago.…
For decades in this country, space travel was seen as this uniting force for decency and good. (Or, at the very least, providing low-level optimism). Despite very real social issues, people could at least look up to the stars and hope for a better, more equitable future. Nowadays, with so many issues on terra firma, exploring our place in the universe doesn’t seem quie as significant. (It doesn’t help that a blockhead like Elon Musk has used colonizing Mars as some kind of alt-right dog whistle.) Fortunately, there may be at least some hope on the horizon. Writer Kenny Porter…
Dark Honor is certainly a proper title. You are the only one who reviewed all five main issues. The obvious cheese (and occasional incompetence) of this “Covid Crime Caper” isn’t necessarily so easy to keep reading. However, the more nuanced commentary in the book on social change spurred by the pandemic was clearly enough to maintain my interest. In general, it hasn’t always been a great time, but it’s an important and relevant story, and perhaps that’s something that’s more needed in recent comics. But whether the series was an honor or just a practice of self-torture, it all comes…
Image credit: IDW The idea that Star Trek’s red shirt crew is a fate of destiny and a member of consumables is a seemingly universally known fact that appears to be prevalent and mentioned in all kinds of media. The thing is, as they are known, red shirts are always at risk, as they are the frontlines, security guy. Ground boots. However, according to Reddit user figure_04, in percentage percentage, it’s actually safer to be red than a gold shirt! Still, the myth (and it’s definitely one) is still strong and the basis for this new Star Trek miniseries in…
It’s not an exaggeration to say Invincible is more popular than ever because of the huge success of Prime Video’s animated series. Today, Skybound and Image Comics is an Invincible Omnibus Vol. 1 HC, to collect #0-47 of the groundbreaking comic book series of creative visionary Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Boyd Rival), Corey Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (The Invincible Universe: Battle Beast), the iconic Marvel Team Up #14, Invincible’s historic team up, Spideer-Man’s historic team up. As fans know, the animated series has created pastiche character Agent Spider in place of everyone’s favorite webslinger to adapt its…
With the summer of Superman over, it’s time for the Dark Knight to regain the spotlight. For the past decade, DC Comics has been celebrating the hat-wearing crusades on Batman Day in September, and this year is no exception. This Saturday, September 20th, fans from around the world will gather on Batman Day in 2025 to celebrate their love for DC’s Cape Crusader, Batman. DC has announced a variety of content and activities. Details below! Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood On Saturday, September 20th, fans can celebrate Batman Day with an immersive day experience featuring a Batman-themed studio tour beyond…
From Peepee Poopoo to Sluggo. Caroline Cash has been announced as the new manga artist for Nancy Comic Strip. Olivia Jaimes is the pen name of WebCartoonist whose true identity has never been revealed, but has retired after eight years of smash hits on the strip. Cash, Eisner and Ignats have been the creators of the hilarious humorous pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee pee…
On September 20, 2025, fans from all over the world will gather at Batman Day, the annual celebration of DC’s legendary Dark Knight. Since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, Batman has influenced generations with his story that introduces his resolve, ingenuity and grit. This year, DC and Warner Bros Discovery announced they will be out all with events, comics, collectibles and more. It says a lot every year, they blow us away in the way that celebrates Batman. Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood For just one day, fans can take part in an immersive Batman-themed studio…
Invincible has gotten a deluxe treatment. Skybound and Image Comics today is Invincible Omnibus Vol. A massive hardcover collecting epic issues #0-47 of HC, Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley’s beloved superheroes. For the first time, this collection also includes Marvel Team-Up #14-The Landmark issue 2005, combining Invincible with Spider-Man. The oversized volume collects the first nine trade paperbacks in one package, giving fans the opportunity to relive the series from the explosive start to the first major arc. Long-required by readers, this one-off printing celebrates its invincible origins, and cements a historic crossover with Marvel, newly remastered in…