I’ve never been much of a con guy. Kind of like Groucho Marx was once quoted as saying, I never want to be part of a club that would have me as a member. I was also on the other side of a couple of conventions. I worked at a …

A retro Spidey piece that no one really wanted, much less needed. Not a bad story, just not necessary.

'Dceased' #1 offers a new twist on the old tale of the zombie apocalypse with superheroes in the mix.

The new creative team of Ahmed and Jung are off to a strong start in 'The Magnificent Ms. Marvel.'

Brian Michael Bendis launches Wonder Comics with 'Young Justice' #1, with help from Patrick Gleason, and it's a fantastic start.

I’m going to need a few more issues with the Silver Surfer to see if this rendition of Norrin Radd measures up, but 'Silver Surfer: The Best Defense' #1 is a pretty solid start.

If 'Doctor Strange: The Best Defense' #1 is any indication, once everything comes together in the upcoming 'Defenders' #1 it's really going to be something else.

Part Two of the lead up to the debut of 'Defenders: The Best Defense.' This issue is focused on Bruce Banner and the Hulk in one of their favorite locales, New Mexico.

One of four prelude issues leading up to The Defenders #1. This particular issue focuses on Namor, The Sub-Mariner and his attempt to find allies against the surface world under the sea.

'Champions' #24 has as strong a portrayal of a school shooting as you are likely to see in a comic.

'Venom: First Host' #2 is a good issue and explores an interesting, special bond shared between shared between the Venom Symbiote and host Eddie Brock.

Before Eddie Brock, before Peter Parker, before even the Secret Wars, there was the First Host! 'Venom: First Host' #1 is a lot of fun, and this is coming from a non-Venom fan.

Other than some awkward dialogue and humor, what makes Gail Simone's 'Plastic Man' such a fun read is on full display in issue #3.

Plastic Man discovers there is more to being a hero than just having powers.

Set in the nineteenth century, history plays an important role in 'Shanghai Red' #1, which introduces an intriguing main character, Red, and utilizes two solid plot points: reunion and revenge. It's always a good sign when I'm excited to find answers in future issues.