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…
Justice League of America vs. Crime Syndicate of Amerika! Can anyone win?
“I was born in an antimatter reflection of your universe. Where I live, good is evil and vice versa.” So says Alexander Luthor to the Justice…
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,…
Chew On This
“Chew” is a unique take on a genre that is prevalent throughout literature and television: the crime procedural. Yet this book has many twists and turns…
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,…
Confessions of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Why is Spider-Man melancholy and blue in this heartfelt, very personal, miniseries? The story is familiar, but the execution of it is not what the reader…
“Who are you?!” “I’m Batman.”
Much conjecture has begun swirling over who is going to wear the mantle of the Bat in the sequel to “Man of Steel” when 2015 rolls…
“I Don’t Talk to Fish.”
Aquaman. Simply speaking his name inspires a laugh or smirk from those that don’t respect this classic, regal character. Over the years he has, unfairly, been…
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…
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