As both writer and illustrator, Kaare Kyle Andrews offers us a singular and compelling vision of Danny Rand. The story, action and art—all of it is a joy to behold.
Read More »‘Avengers: Electric Rain’ #8 [English translation]
The 8th episode of 'Avengers: Electric Rain' is up and is starting to bring the team together. Episode 9 next week is the big one, though, as we’ve been promised we’ll get White Fox’s origin story there. The origin story may squash any speculation about a White Fox cameo in the upcoming Avengers movie or it may only bolster it.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Log: the sweet agony of making choices
Choices are good, right? That's the theory, I suppose, especially when you're choosing between good and... good. But that can be frustrating. Sure... the problems of the indulged.
Read More »4 rules for maximizing your enjoyment of Marvel & DC comics
A key component to getting the most enjoyment out of any medium is understanding the rules that it operates under. Here are four rules designed to maximize your enjoyment of comics whether you’re new to them or are a long-time reader wishing to sustain your enjoyment of the medium.
Read More »BOOM! Studios holiday gift guide for comic lovers
BOOM! Studios has released a categorized holiday gift guide for comic book fans. And while it naturally sticks to their own published works, it's actually a pretty solid list.
Read More »‘Avengers: Electric Rain’ #7 [English translation]
It’s been a big week for Avengers: Electric Rain, as it was revealed yesterday that the Korean hero that appears in the webcomic, White Fox, is going to be brought over and used in some of the official Avengers comics as well.
Read More »‘C.O.W.L.’ Vol. 1 masterfully weaves Chicago into its truly original superhero story
Just when I think there is nothing more that can be done with the “fights-in-tights” genre, 'C.O.W.L.' comes up with something truly original. In the tradition of 'Watchmen,' this book explores what a world with superheroes would really be like. It's a refreshing take on the superhero genre, with super-powered fistfights taking a backseat to bare-knuckle politics.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s log: Variety is the spice of comics
Variety… it might be cliché but it’s what makes life truly interesting, isn’t it? And that’s the great thing about comics: it’s a medium of great flexibility.
Read More »The Batgirl next door: an interview with Babs Tarr
From her beginnings in the comic book world to who she’s most looking forward to penciling, one thing's for certain: Babs Tarr is proving she’s not just a flash in the pan. And your friendly neighborhood jman got the chance to talk to her recently.
Read More »Rushed ending mars otherwise enjoyable ‘Wolverine and the X-Men’ Vol. 1
The new 'Wolverine and the X-Men,' for better or worse, is a very different book from what it was with previous scribe Jason Aaron. Top notch art and a great lead up are thoroughly enjoyable, but writer Jason Latour doesn’t quite stick the landing because of a rushed ending to the first volume.
Read More »‘Avengers: Electric Rain’ # 6 [English translation]
Episode 6 of Avengers: Electric Rain has dropped, and things really start to heat up in the most action-packed episode the series has yet to see!
Read More »Captain Kirk’s pick: Getting kids to think through comics
I tell my students to read comics, not because they’re any easier; on the contrary, the presence of visual information in these books also adds a layer of non-textual communication and forces kid to think about the message that’s reinforced on a visual level.
Read More »‘The Walking Dead’ Vol. 22 takes on a refreshing new direction
'The Walking Dead' Vol. 22 is a pivotal point in the series that sees new characters and the establishment of a new life for the survivors. It’s refreshing and it’s a new pace.
Read More »‘Avengers: Electric Rain’ #5 [English translation]
The fifth episode of 'Avengers: Electric Rain' is out and it’s action-packed, folks!
Read More »Peter Parker is back, but not without some problems, in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Vol. 1
The newly relaunched 'The Amazing Spider-Man' series is action-packed, does a good job of getting new readers up to speed, and hits on all the notes that make Slott’s run on Spider-Man so fun. Unfortunately, it’s the new elements in the series that keep the series from being the best it can be.
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