How does one get Happy? Well, you need a few things: good stories, good times, and good pals. And even though Nick Sax is none these things, you can still find all three in Season Two of SyFy’s twistedly funny show, Happy! I had the good fortune to sit down …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 02/14/2018
Happy Valentine’s Day! While, I should be looking for the comics that exemplify the romantic nature of love, instead, I’m looking for another form of comfort in the form of stress relief. Why do I find comics such a stress-reliever? That’s simple: Series of fantasies, not unlike soap operas in …
Read More »REVIEW: Syfy’s adaptation of Grant Morrison’s comic makes me ‘Happy’
'Happy!' is Syfy's TV adaptation of the comic by Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson. Gritty, grim, and at times gruesome, this is a true-to-life realization of Morrison’s unapologetic style of storytelling and one of the best comic-to-TV adaptations I’ve ever seen.
Read More »Why Superman is still important after all these years
Why is it hard to appreciate the simple virtue of goodness? Why did we drop our faith in the simplicity of generosity? Everyone on the planet is familiar with the bold, capital “S” inside the characteristic diamond-shaped crest. Superman, inseparable from the U.S. and its founding values, has become a universal icon thanks to film and television productions.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘The Root of All Evil’ is a classic Swamp Thing story finally in trade form
'Swamp Thing: The Root of All Evil' recollects a classic story arc by Mark Millar and Grant Morrison previously unavailable as a trade until now. Any fan of Swamp Thing, Millar or Morrison would do well to pick up a copy.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: The Multiversity: Society of Super-Heroes #1
It’s rare when a comic really hits all the marks: pace, mix of talent and such a high level of entertainment. If the rest of the Multiversity is this good, then DC has a winning publishing event.
Read More »‘Supergods’ is an erudite history, analysis of superhero comics with a misleading subtitle
For fans of comic culture in general and Morrison's penchant for psychedelic mysticism in particular, Supergods is a fitting addition to your book collection.
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