In the summer of 1993, Marvel Comics did something that would make modern crossover events look quaint by comparison: they unleashed pure, unfiltered chaos across New York City in the form of a 14-part storyline that spanned five different Spider-Man titles. Maximum Carnage wasn't just a comic book story—it was a publishing experiment, a merchandising … Continue reading Maximum Carnage: When Symbiotes Ran Wild in New York
Marvel Comics
Superman vs. The Fantastic Four: The Man of Steel Meets Marvel’s First Family
When two comic book powerhouses collide, fans are treated to something truly special. Few crossovers capture the imagination quite like seeing DC's iconic Superman interact with Marvel's groundbreaking Fantastic Four. This rare meeting of comic book royalty took place in the 1999 one-shot "Superman/Fantastic Four: The Infinite Destruction," bringing together characters with vastly different origins … Continue reading Superman vs. The Fantastic Four: The Man of Steel Meets Marvel’s First Family
The Brood Saga: X-Men in Space and Alien Threats
Introduction: When the X-Men Ventured Beyond Earth The X-Men franchise has always been defined by its exploration of prejudice and discrimination through the lens of mutants living in a world that fears them. However, some of the most memorable and influential X-Men stories took the team away from these earthbound concerns and hurled them into … Continue reading The Brood Saga: X-Men in Space and Alien Threats
Schism: The Ideological Split Between Cyclops and Wolverine
In the rich tapestry of Marvel Comics history, few rivalries have been as philosophically complex or as emotionally charged as the ideological divide between Cyclops and Wolverine. While their relationship had always been marked by tension—from their early competition for Jean Grey's affections to their differing approaches to leadership—it was the 2011 "Schism" storyline that … Continue reading Schism: The Ideological Split Between Cyclops and Wolverine
Comic Book Crossovers
When it comes to shaking things up in the world of comic books, nothing quite compares to a good old-fashioned crossover event. These epic sagas bring together heroes and villains from across the universe (or multiverse, as the case may be) for world-altering showdowns that leave lasting impacts. And boy, have there been some doozies … Continue reading Comic Book Crossovers
Some Thoughts After Seeing The Eternals
As this is the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it was only released a few days ago, I'm gonna keep this as spoiler-free as possible. But if you haven't seen The Eternals and want to go into it knowing as little as possible, you may turn back now. It should come as … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing The Eternals
Why Don’t Superheroes Stay Dead?
Earlier today, as a part of this month's A to Z Challenge, I wrote a post about Doomsday, the creature/being that killed Superman in the now classic Death of Superman storyline of the early 1990s. In response to that post, our blogging friend T asked why people always die and come back to life in … Continue reading Why Don’t Superheroes Stay Dead?
After Seeing Shazam!
Have you guys seen this yet? The trailers made it out to be a fun movie. And it delivered. But I really don't want to talk about that. I mean, yeah, it was fun and I enjoyed the heck out of watching it. I loved the references to other DC superheroes and the story played … Continue reading After Seeing Shazam!
After Seeing Wonder Woman Again
I didn't mean for this to be a two part review. But part one turned into a defense of DC movies in general. I warned about spoilers yesterday, but then I don't think I gave anything away. So those spoiler warnings carry over to this post. Also, you are warned that I am an unapologetic … Continue reading After Seeing Wonder Woman Again
The Confusing Middle 