When DC Comics announced they would be breaking up the Justice League into entirely new configurations featuring both heroes and villains, fans were understandably skeptical. Yet Justice League: No Justice delivered one of the most compelling cosmic threat storylines in recent memory, while exploring fascinating character dynamics that had never been seen before. The story … Continue reading Justice League: No Justice – Cosmic Threats and New Team Dynamics
Justice League
Identity Crisis – Murder Mystery & Moral Dilemmas in the DC Universe
In the summer of 2004, DC Comics released a series that would forever change how readers viewed their greatest heroes. Identity Crisis, written by Brad Meltzer with art by Rags Morales, began as a murder mystery but evolved into something far more profound: an examination of the moral compromises heroes make and the true cost … Continue reading Identity Crisis – Murder Mystery & Moral Dilemmas in the DC Universe
Forever Evil: When the Crime Syndicate Took Over
In the ever-evolving landscape of comic book events, DC Comics' "Forever Evil" stands out as a pivotal moment in the publisher's history. This seven-issue miniseries, penned by Geoff Johns and illustrated by David Finch, marked the first major crossover event of DC's New 52 era. "Forever Evil" turned the DC Universe on its head by … Continue reading Forever Evil: When the Crime Syndicate Took Over
Comic Book Crossovers
Hey there, fellow comic book enthusiasts! If you're anything like me, you've probably spent countless hours engrossed in the thrilling, vibrant pages of your favorite DC Comics. The world of superheroes and supervillains is as vast as it is captivating, and one of the most exciting aspects of this universe is the epic crossovers that … Continue reading Comic Book Crossovers
Ending Phase One of My DC Cinematic Universe
Okay... I feel like I should apologize for stretching this out. That wasn't my intent. But I didn't want these posts to wind up being too long. Because as dull as these theoretical movie plans may be for most folks reading them, it would be even worse if I'd tried to put them all together … Continue reading Ending Phase One of My DC Cinematic Universe
Water
Welcome to the 2022 April A to Z Challenge! Each day (minus Sundays) in the month of April will feature a short work of fiction based on a random word beginning with the corresponding letter of the day. Those random words will be provided by various friends and family members throughout the month. Today’s word, water, … Continue reading Water
Nuisance
Welcome to the 2022 April A to Z Challenge! Each day (minus Sundays) in the month of April will feature a short work of fiction based on a random word beginning with the corresponding letter of the day. Those random words will be provided by various friends and family members throughout the month. Today’s word, nuisance, … Continue reading Nuisance
My Top 10 Movies of 2021
This is usually an annual tradition for The Confusing Middle. Because, usually, I see a lot of movies throughout the year. But that didn't really happen in 2020... for obvious reasons. And since I didn't see too many movies in that year, I didn't do a Top 10 at the beginning of last year. Thankfully, … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of 2021
A to Z Challenge – Zatanna
Welcome to the 2021 A to Z Challenge! My theme this year is DC Comics. And that’s mostly because of my undying affection for the comic book characters and stories that I grew up reading in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. So stay tuned all month to (maybe) learn a little something about 26 corners … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Zatanna
A to Z Challenge – Ice
Welcome to the 2021 A to Z Challenge! My theme this year is DC Comics. And that’s mostly because of my undying affection for the comic book characters and stories that I grew up reading in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. So stay tuned all month to (maybe) learn a little something about 26 corners … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Ice
The Confusing Middle 