Deluxe Treatment for Deluxe Books
Whenever I hear announcements of new omnibi or Absolute editions of particular graphic novels or storylines, my imagination naturally wanders to my wishlist of books that…
For the Love of the Comic Shop
Comic shops should be an inviting place, a haven for the comic book lover. It’s made up of a great environment, engaging people, and tons of…
Grant-Man on Batman
Grant Morrison. Just the name conjures up true creativity and unique brilliance. Most of my favorite stories have been written by him, including “All-Star Superman”, “Arkham…
Elseworlds Redux: An Imprint Revisited
One of my favorite comic books that I repeatedly read as a child was the Batman one-shot “Batman: Gotham by Gaslight.” It was an imaginary story,…
We are Living in a Digital World and I am a Physical Boy
Physical or digital. Old school or newfangled. Comic book readers today have a choice between purchasing books at their local comic store or buying them digitally.…
Marvel’s Netflix Gamble
I think Marvel gets it. Last week, Marvel Entertainment announced that it would begin producing four separate 13-epsiode series featuring Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and…
“Forever Evil” Unmasks an Icon
Every comic book reader, as well as many among the general public, know that Batman’s first Robin, Dick Grayson, eventually became the hero Nightwing. But now,…
Wonder Woman, Inc.
Since the New 52 initiative began at DC Comics, the Justice League has turned into a very successful franchise. Batman and Superman, DC’s most popular characters,…
Essential Graphic Novels for Any Discerning Local Public Library
I volunteer at my local library a few days a week and, naturally, I sniffed around for their graphic novel section when I first arrived. I…
The Age of the Writer, Where Writer is King (Or Queen)
In the comic book community, we are truly living in an age of the writer. Not that artists are getting short shrift. Far from it. But…
Comics Authority 