Recently an LCS not too far from me was having a half off everything sale. Naturally, I partook. And I have to go back for a few more, come to think of it… As I was browsing the Superman collected editions- always the first place I go in any comic store- I picked up a …
Continue reading Superman’s Cousin- A Few Thoughts on Supergirl
I think I’ve said pretty much all I have to say about Superman: Peace on Earth. What else is there! The Paul Dini/Alex Ross collaboration is an absolute masterpiece and a high water mark for Superman as a character. It’s an excellent book to recommend to anyone curious about getting into the character, and longtime …
Continue reading Superman: Peace on Earth- My Favorite Pages
“Superman novelties are very popular this year!” - Santa Claus It came to my attention during this beautiful season that there was a Golden Age Superman tale from 1940 that I had never read! Superman’s Christmas Adventure is a one-shot special that was not part of any of the Supes ongoing books during this time, …
One of Jerry Ordway’s absolute strengths is drawing likenesses, no doubt about it! As a kid who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I am well aware of Ordway’s work on the 1989 Batman movie comic adaptation, written by Denny O’Neil, which had near perfect renditions of all the actors throughout. His prowess was …
Continue reading Man of Steel: The Prequel Comic- A Few Thoughts
It just continues! Here we go… 10. Red Glass (Superman #56, Adventures of Superman #479, Action Comics #666) Film noir stories have often been described as less “real life,” and more like a “fever dream.” This story, about Superman in a nightmare scenario of what losing control of his powers would look like, is definitely …
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