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
Comic Book Review
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
Comic Book Review: Darth Vader
With Marvel taking over the production of the Star Wars comic books, we are starting to get the subplot lines from the major characters. As well a new feel to the comics. The new Vader line though picks up right were the new Star Wars line does, which is nice as the comics go hand…Read more
DC Re-boot? Again?
With the news spreading quickly through the internet about DC’s new look for their characters, many are wondering what this means for the comics over all? It seems that DC is once again doing a small reboot of their characters. For what reason? Well it could be to stay up with Marvel, maybe…Read more
Comic Book Review : Midnight Tiger
This week I am reviewing, Midnight Tiger, “The night has a new protector” is the tagline for an awesome comic book that I had the pleasure of discovering recently at a convention. The artist, Ray-Anthony Height sat at the table next to ours. I found my self constantly drawn to the artwork and then…Read more
Comic Book Review: Spiderman 2099
Being a comic book reader, I’ve always felt it particularly exciting to be on the ground floor of a new title especially when that title involves a variation of an already well-known comic. In 1992, one of the most inspiring events that could have happened to me was the release of Spider-man 2099. From…Read more
Comic Book Review: Lazerman
If you are ever in the mood for a comic book that’s full of adventure, humor and has some of the spirit of comic books like Spider-Man and Nova then I have found the right comic for you: Lazerman. Published by HB Comics and created/written by Alan Hebert Jr., and art by Chris Hebert,…Read more
Comic Book Review : The Ultimates
There are a number of comic books that I have enjoyed over the years with intriguing stories and powerful characters. A small number out of these happen to run ahead of the pack. These are the ones that, as I get to the final panel of the story, I’m left feeling an unexplainable certainty….Read more