LOVE this modern take on DC's Trinity! Also, where can I buy that Wondy jacket?
Bats and the al Ghul family by Dan Christensen
G3 Year in Review: Honorable Mention
More great comics of 2013.
Batman Poll: Affleck Apocalypse
You guys seem to have opinions about this Batman/Ben Affleck thing.
Comic Judgment: Young Romance – The New 52 Valentine’s Day Special
This collection of romance-themed stories didn't make E. want to break out the candles and flowers.
2012 Memorable Moment: The Joker Returns
Owls, schmowls. The real horror story in Gotham arrived in Batman #13 with an eerie cackle and a face hanging off its hinges. Writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo brought the world’s scariest jester back in a big way, and the story rattled me so much that I was suspicious of every creaking floorboard... Continue Reading →
NRRD PROBZ – 12.11.2012
Hello, dear readers. Just as a heads up this is going to be the last NRRD PROBZ of 2012. It will return on January 8th, so have a wonderful holiday and send in those questions! "Gail Simone got sacked! If I wanted to start reading some Gail Simone books, where do I start?" I KNOW... Continue Reading →
Comic Judgment: Triple Play
E. grades Batman #13, Punk Rock Jesus #4, and Amy Reeder's Halloween Eve.
Random thoughts on ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ with spoilers
Imposing in scale and length, The Dark Knight Rises takes viewers on a scenic but meandering journey — two hours and 45 minutes — that can test the limits of patience. But that's OK. Thanks to some great acting and incredibly satisfying final scenes, these indulgences are easily forgiven. TDKR wraps up Christopher Nolan’s Bat-trilogy... Continue Reading →
I am back on Stimulated Boredom this week where Dana and I talk about the two sides to the DC comics coin and other various geek and sundry. Enjoy!
V. talks comics, Felicia Day, Community and Batman figurines at Stimulated Boredom.
Poll: Too Much Batman?
"Another Batman book?" — an annoyed Facebook friend I love Batman. He’s a fascinating hero who is ripe for psychoanalysis and, thanks to many talented creative teams and the loving care of his corporate keepers, has had some of the best stories in comics history. I'm also a Grant Morrison fan, so I've already added... Continue Reading →
Gotham Get Down
Last night I was bagging and boarding my comics. I often put on a movie I’ve seen before just to have some background buzz, and I chose the Wonder Woman animated film. The offspring joined me, not to bag and board, but for the movie. Inevitably, she has questions. She is a curious spirit and... Continue Reading →
WTF? Wednesday: Punishing Diana
In the world of many superheroes, killing a villain is verboten. Theoretically, doing so would undermine their moral authority and blur the line between angels and demons — even if the target is a cold-blooded murderer with no remorse and a high recidivism rate. Better to break a few of the bad guy’s bones and... Continue Reading →
You Are Cordially Invited
Oblivious to our torches and pitchforks, DC is (apparently) pairing Wonder Woman and Aquaman for the upcoming Flashpoint event. Their union will save the world! Whatever. Our investment in BatWondy remains strong and, as should now be obvious, constant. A while back, I stumbled across illustrator Luckico's DeviantArt page and adored many of her pieces.... Continue Reading →
Catwoman Illustration: Is It Offensive?
Did Greg Horn go too far with his BatCat illustration?
You Complete Me!
Author's Note: If fan sentimentality of any kind repulses you, please avoid the following essay. The relationship between Batman and Superman has fascinated me since I was a kid. Equal parts bickering couple, friends, and teammates, they are quite a combo. Their surface differences are interesting enough — Clark's pastoral and idyllic upbringing (minus that... Continue Reading →
Squee! of the Week: Martin Koza’s Gallery
Digital artist Martin Koza does the kind of deceptively simple work that grabs you without a lot of bells and whistles. His work ranges from painterly to cartoony, but everything in his DeviantArt gallery is a pleasure to behold. The first image that hooked me was his Amanda Waller, below. This portrait sums her up... Continue Reading →
Squee! of the Week: Ann U.’s Sketchbook
Ann U.'s illustrations caught my eye the instant I spotted them on DeviantArt, and it led me to even more of her striking art posted on her Live Journal. I cannot resist the work of an artist with a gift for facial expressions and body language, and Ann's drawings radiate personality. The first piece that... Continue Reading →
WTF? Wednesday: Three’s Company
If a picture says a thousand words, the World's Finest covers of yore are entire novels. Faulkner novels. As in, engrossing and deeply troubling. While this storied title was innocent, action-packed fun for generations of comic book-loving kids, things look very different when viewed from an adult perspective. It's like when you look at H.R.... Continue Reading →
