Much like the history of comic continuity, my relationship with continuity in comics is complicated. Before going any further into it there are a couple of predicates to establish. I’m talking specifically about continuity in the “Big Two”, Marvel and DC, superhero comics. It’s also imperative that I clarify what I mean by continuity. I’m […]
First I just want to say if you’re here, congratulations. Seeing this headline and deciding to make that jump anyway is brave. The X-Men are ridiculous and I mean that in the best way possible. More than that, finding a way into X-Men comics is ridiculously, and notoriously, difficult. Like many comic book characters, the […]
Kk looks at the history of William Moulton Martson, the man who gave us the most iconic female comic book character: Wonder Woman.
A deep-dive into the creation of the iconic GI-Joe team, both in the real world, and in the world of the ‘Joes.
A look at the warranted criticism of renowned comic book creator, Frank Miller, alongside his lifetime of works. Should one hold sway over the other?
Note: This series covers GI-Joe from 1982 forward, not the original line of dolls from the 1960’s. It all started in Vietnam. The Real World Larry Hama served in Vietnam as a firearms and explosives expert in the US Army from 1969 to 1971. After which, he began working as a commercial and comics artist. […]
Image employees have formed the first workers’ union for the comics industry, calling attention to the conditions in which comics employees have long suffered, and seeking to improve the industry overall.
The concept of teaming popular heroes together in adventures took off. Part 2 looks at the super team as it appeared in the 80s and 90s.
Mike Gorgone looks at the pros and cons of the recent comic-to-other-media translations with a focus on Superman in this Age of Adaptation.
Isaac Willbanks explores the comic industry surrounding Alan Moore's Watchmen, giving a historical context for these stories.
