Title: The Many Lives of Catwoman: The Felonious History of a Feline Fatale Author: Tim Hanley Release Date: July 1, 2017 Publisher: Chicago Review Press Review Spoilers: Low Goodreads Amazon Catwoman has one of the longest histories in the comic realm, beginning as little more than a one-off character. However, she […]
Uncle Ben, Jean Grey, and Love: Comics Where Romance is Dead
Comics as a medium has always had a strange relationship with romance and a lot of that is because of the nature of its genesis. It’s hard to get around the fact that for decades, comics were predominantly written and illustrated by middle aged-men, often unhappy and dissatisfied with their […]
Lois Lane is the Real Hero in Gwenda Bond’s “Fallout”
Lois Lane: Fallout Author: Gwenda Bond Release Date: May 1, 2015 Publisher: Switch Press Genre(s): Media Tie-In, Young Adult, Superheroes, Mystery Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon I’m going to admit something to you all up front here: I did not expect to like this book at all. I sincerely mean that. I did not […]
"Man of Steel" is of Epic Proportions but Falls Flat
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6DJcgm3wNY] June 14 saw the US release of one of the most anticipated films of the year, and the latest interpretation of arguably the most symbolic superhero of all time. Superman has defined the superhero genre and has become integral to American culture and identity, but expecting a Superman […]
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