BATMAN TOP 5 THEME SONGS Commentary by Dan W
While this writer is primarily a Superman fan, and appreciates both the timeless John Williams’ march from Superman: The Movie, and Hans Zimmer’s percussive Man of Steel fanfare (one of the few good takes from that movie), there’s no denying that Batman has raked in the spoils when it comes to movie and TV music. … Read more Doc’s Reviews For the Week of July 13th 2022
MISS MEOW #2 MERC PUBLISHING To be honest, I really don’t care what is inside Area 51. However, what I do care about is the amazing artwork (rightfully referred to as Illustrations on the inside cover) of Nahuel Lopez. From extensive perspective driven warehouse scenes to over head shots of luxury housing above the … Read more Cover to Cover by Jim Brozman
Say what you will about the current state of Marvel Comics, but they do support their legion of stellar 1990’s hard-working artists by continuing to employ them. Artists like Ron Lim, Chris Sprouse, Rob Liefeld and Todd Nauck are seen regularly on the covers and interiors of many Marvel Comics comic books each week. Neary a … Read more 1982… The Year That Changed Comics For Me by Mike Wall
On June 1st 1982 on a second floor on the corner of First and Addison in a town called Elmhurst, a little comic store was opening for the first time. Somehow a 13 year old kid found out and rode his bike there. That kid’s mind was blown. He had always bought comics from the … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 6/29/2022
IRON MAN/HELLCAT ANNUAL #1 MARVEL COMICS Wow! This one is a bit of a trip. Revisiting many previous plot points in the life and times of Patsy Walker, this little one shot seems to be laying groundwork for future plans with the character but that’s the problem here. Ever since her first appearance in … Read more My First Comic by Nick
My first comic was Marvel Tales #143 The Amazing Spider-Man #6, it was the first appearance of The Lizard. I remember I was only a kid at the time and my grandpa gave it to me as a gift and of course after seeing that cover I had to see what was inside, and I’m … Read more Doc’s Reviews For The Week Of 6/22/2022
BATMAN/SUPERMAN WORLD’S FINEST #4 DC COMICS There appears to be no stopping Mark Waid and Dan Mora’s run on this title. With Nezha possessing most of the world’s population, it’s up to the dynamic teams of Superman and Batman, Supergirl and Robin, and the Doom Patrol to save the day. And with a helpful … Read more A Beginners Checklist for Dungeons and Dragons By Gibran Isaacs and Daniel Seib
Early morning mist rises from the fields as the sun crests over the mountains. A group of adventurers is suddenly awoken to the sounds of wolf-riding goblins raiding their camp. Quickly rising to their feet, no time to wipe the sleep from their eyes, they engage their attackers and defend themselves. There is the sound … Read more Doc’s Corner for the Week of 6/14/2022 (WAYBACK WEDNESDAY EDITION!)
Feeling nostalgic and getting the opportunity to do a deep dive into some back issue boxes, this week found some real gems in those scuffed up white long boxes. PETER PORKCHOPS #12 DC COMICS (OCT. 1952) Way back in the early 1950’s, the comic book marketplace had changed. Superheroes were no longer the popular … Read more Pride Month Reading by Luke Simkins
It’s pride month, and you know what that means? Time for some corporate shilling! But don’t worry, I won’t be shilling today (much). Just know that if I shill, I do it only to shill what I love. I would never shill irresponsibly. Alright, enough of that word and onto the shil- I mean suggested … Read more |
