When Image Comics first came on the scene, it brought with it an explosion of talent and new creative material. I was able to see it happen first hand. There were a lot of titles to choose from that had interesting stories. One such comic was written and created by one of the powerhouse talents…Read more
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Comic Book Review: The Rise
If you’re like me, then you like to change up the genres of comic books that you read from time to time. I don’t always go for just super-heroics. Sometimes I just want straight out action/adventure. The indie comic that I was fortunate to find recently has that and a lot more. “The Rise” is…Read more
Comic Book Review: Black Widow #1
Ok, now I admit that I should have been reading this series when it first came out but well I was more focused on other comics. Now that I have started the series I can not stop reading it! In fact after reading the first 2 issues of Black Widow, I quickly went out and…Read more
Comic Book Review: Spawn #1
While growing up, there was a limit… only a certain type of comic that I had been exposed to. These comic books were purely superhero in nature. I only knew of hero’s with their symbols worn across their chest that battled the traditional larger than life villains over and over again. Then something changed. …Read more
Comic Book Review: Morning Star
Paradise Lost is a 17th century epic poem that tells the story of the fall of man and their expulsion from the “Garden of Eden.” In that story, Satan who is the leader of all the fallen angels in Hell tempts Adam and Eve. Most people might be aware of how it is said that…Read more
Comic Book Review: Iron Man 228
Knowing that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is moving forward to tell the epic comic story, Civil War, I am reminded that the now infamous storyline wasn’t the first time that I witnessed Iron Man and Captain America at odds. Iron Man 228, written by David Michelinie, was one of the first times that I…Read more
Star Wars Celebration Recap
What a weekend! The Star Wars Celebration took place at the Anaheim convention center this year! It was the first time that the celebration was held in Anaheim. Rumor has it that they might be bringing it back very soon, but this has not been confirmed. The opening day was full of excitement as JJ…Read more
Action Comics 598 and Inspiration
What’s so special about Action Comics #598, a 1980’s comic written by both John Byrne and Paul Kupperberg? Let me tell you. It comes down to inspiration. The comic itself isn’t as special as what it represents for myself. The issue starts out as an aftermath story that sums up a number of storylines that…Read more
Comic Book Review : Kodoja Terror Mountain Showdown
Do you like monster mash-up movies where the antagonist of the story is a 200 ft. creature that bulldozes itself through the city destroying everything in its path? If the answer is yes, then the comic book that I’ll be reviewing is just for you. I came across this little gem at the 2015…Read more
Comic Book Review: The Flash
There are comic books that have inspired me through the words of the writer. The stories that they told stayed with me because I somehow connected with what they had to say. Then there are comic books that inspired me just because I found them at an age when my imagination was feeding off of…Read more