This one’s been on the to-do list for years, but I’ve been putting it off because I was anticipating it becoming another epic piece, akin to my Gwen Stacy Murder Case post. Continue reading Mourning Becomes Miller’s Elektra
A Super 82nd & Other Nostalgia
Yesterday was the 82nd anniversary of the publication of Action Comics #1—in other words, Superman’s birthday. Continue reading A Super 82nd & Other Nostalgia
Rorschach Test
Any fans of the HBO classic series The Wire out there? Continue reading Rorschach Test
Lightning Strikes Twice
This is a dog of two tails. Uh, I mean a tale of two dogs—one fictional and the other semi-fictional. Continue reading Lightning Strikes Twice
Man-Thing Addendum, Part Deux
In the last month, for no particular reason, I’ve been going back and picking at The Comics Journal Library 6: The Writers, which reprints old Journal interviews. Continue reading Man-Thing Addendum, Part Deux
The Final Crisis?
Is DC going to survive much longer? This is the question we find ourselves facing right now. Continue reading The Final Crisis?
What The World Needs Now
…is love, sweet love. Continue reading What The World Needs Now
Iron Man 2020
“I’m still trying to adjust to the fact that it’s the year 2020… most of the people I knew must be dead.” Continue reading Iron Man 2020
Superman 2020
Happy New Year to all! Just in case my fellow old timers didn’t already feel old enough, this post takes us back to a time when 2020 was the far-flung future! Continue reading Superman 2020
The Murder of Santa Claus, 1973!
Don’t worry, kids—Santa’s fine. Continue reading The Murder of Santa Claus, 1973!