Comic Book News, Reviews and Features
Generation-X Second Issues The second installment of every major comic series is fraught with (excuse the pun) “issues.” A Marvel comic book, even back in the hey-day of the mid nineties, was no stranger to this phenomenon. By issues I usually refer to the unnaturally high dip in sales that accompany a new book. Certainly … Read more
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From Pulp to Pages I wasn’t around for the days of the radio or TV serial. I certainly wasn’t for the days of pulp action comics like The Phantom or Doc Savage, but I’ve had time to do research and appreciate the art form. Athena Voltaire thus far has been an awesome homage to the … Read more
LEDGER AWARDS 2019 – Australian Comic Book Industry Awards Date THE LEDGER AWARDS, established in 2005 to acknowledge excellence in Australian comic books and graphic novels, will be celebrated again this year at the historic State Library of New South Wales. Named after pioneering Australian cartoonist Peter Ledger (1945-1994), the Ledgers are an independent, volunteer-run, … Read more
A Different type of Martian Smarter people than I have traced how Superman represents an immigrant (and, more specifically, Jewish) fantasy: the story of a refugee who can pass in mainstream society, yet is celebrated for the unique characteristics granted to him by his ancestors. Mars’ J’onn J’onnz is the inverse struggle. Like Clark, he’s … Read more
From Ms Marvel to Captain Marvel I’d like to preface this review by stating that my knowledge of Captain Marvel begins with Carol Danvers’ Ms Marvel. Then ends with her commanding effort in Civil War 2. I should in no way be considered an expert on the character. [wp-review] Like many movie goers familiar with … Read more
Newcastle has always been a town filled with innovation. From technology and scientific research to the celebration of Art and literature. Right down to inventions across the mining, defence, and communications industries. It has been a town where different business ideas are celebrated with an open mindedness unique to the region. Over the years this … Read more
The Orville S02E08 Review and Walkthrough“Identity, Part 1” The Orville has caused many a discussion in the online world. There isn’t a forum or sci-fi facebook group where a frothing neckbeard warrior is repeatedly triggered by Seth MacFarlane’s opus to Star Trek TNG. This legion of neckbeards are determined to create the ultimate divide between … Read more
Heroes in Crisis is a Juggernaut Event Tom King and Clay Mann’s mini-series Heroes in Crisis has been a major cornerstone of DC Comics’ storytelling this year. King, a juggernaut who’s been celebrated for his runs on Batman and Mister Miracle, is using his experience as a CIA to inform Heroes In Crrisis. Zeroing in … Read more
Supergirl S04E11 Review and Walkthrough“Blood Memory” It’s no surprise that the communist Russian story line takes hold of this Supergirl episode. With the exception that this week the Russian trained Supergirl clone needs medical assistance. A blood transfusion from Supergirl prime. Rest assured, you don’t find out in this episode. “Blood Memory” spends the majority … Read more