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Brave & The Bold #115 – “The Corpse That Wouldn’t DIE”

Ridiculously joyous, insanely beautiful. As a kid growing up in the ’60’s and ’70’s, I had a penchant for reading comics, and some of the most desired were Batman comics. Each month, the cowled character featured in Batman, Detective comics, Batman Family, Justice League of America, World’s Finest with Superman, and The Brave & TheContinue reading “Brave & The Bold #115 – “The Corpse That Wouldn’t DIE””

George Perez

At some point in 1975, after a couple years without them, I was able to locate an alternative place to buy my new comics. I found a drug store that was a mile from my house, so I hoofed it over there each week for new comics. Amongst the offerings was I *think* the firstContinue reading “George Perez”

Hey, Here Comes Another Batman…

Director Matt Reeves’ picture The Batman is coming out in theaters next March. Robert Pattinson heads an impressive cast including Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred, and even Colin Farrell as… the Penguin? Okay, most of that sounds solid, and the trailers so far have looked good, yada, yada, yada. I’mContinue reading “Hey, Here Comes Another Batman…”

Anatomy of a Busy Cover

Over the years, it’s been common practice by DC and Marvel to supplement the covers of their books with ads, sweepstakes, blurbs, etc. Although it is a business, sometimes these ads or gimmicks detract from the beauty, power or importance OF the cover. A good example is X-men 137 and the fate of Jean Grey.Continue reading “Anatomy of a Busy Cover”

Had a revelation, so SHAZAM part 2!

Forgive the analogy but it hit me like a lightning bolt. The biggest mystery to me was why the original CC Beck version of Captain Marvel has been the only one to really hit the towering heights of popularity? Sure, you could SAY the style was very much of its time… but it really *wasn’t*.Continue reading “Had a revelation, so SHAZAM part 2!”

“Shazam” will always be Captain Marvel to me

The horrific stormageddon that appeared out of nowhere got me to thinking—naturally, about the original Captain Marvel. Once upon a time, there was a superhero called Captain Marvel (originally Captain Thunder). It was all about a kid named Billy Batson. Whenever there was trouble, Billy would shout SHAZAM!, bringing down a bolt of lightning thatContinue reading ““Shazam” will always be Captain Marvel to me”

DC/HBOMAX movie round up

I splurged for a month of HBOMAX to watch Kong vs Godzilla and the Snyder Cut, so I’m taking the opportunity to cover some extra ground while I’ve got said month. To that end, some micro reviews on some of the recent entries and one that isn’t so recent. By and large, these DC flicksContinue reading “DC/HBOMAX movie round up”

The Road to Justice League’s Snyder Cut, AND A Review

A few years ago, Zack Snyder was tasked with making two Justice League movies, a year apart. This was to be in the vein of Marvel’s Infinity War and Endgame, as far as a huge one-two punch at the box office with the biggest heroes around. Snyder completed pretty much all the principle filming onContinue reading “The Road to Justice League’s Snyder Cut, AND A Review”

Comics can’t really follow films off the cliff

We like to think comics are a fun, creative bit of entertainment, and sometimes, they are. But just as much of the time, it’s all business, gimmicks, sales and money. Because yes, it’s a business. Of all the strategies comic companies employ though, taking direct advantage of their character’s films can be highly profitable, orContinue reading “Comics can’t really follow films off the cliff”

Superman and Lois are/is surprisingly good

I have a love/hate relationship with The CW. Part of the “house style” for their tv shows is teen angst, melodramatic soap opera nonsense and a LOT of heart to heart pep talks between characters. It can get really tiresome. The Greg Berlanti production group has peppered the network with multiple DC superhero shows. FromContinue reading “Superman and Lois are/is surprisingly good”