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
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Spider-Verse: Exploring the Multiverse of Spider-People
In the ever-expanding landscape of superhero cinema, the Spider-Verse films stand as a testament to the power of animation to push both technical and narrative boundaries. These groundbreaking films have not only revolutionized animation but have also redefined what superhero storytelling can achieve. A New Visual Language When Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse swung into theaters … Continue reading Spider-Verse: Exploring the Multiverse of Spider-People
Blogmas the Nineteenth
Ho Ho Ho, True Believers and Distinguished Competition devotees! It's the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than by taking a festive stroll down comic book memory lane? That's right, we're talking about the most iconic Christmas moments in the history of Marvel and DC Comics. So, grab a … Continue reading Blogmas the Nineteenth
Comic Book Moments That Live in My Head
Hey there, fellow comic book enthusiasts! Today, we're taking a stroll down memory lane to revisit some of the most unforgettable moments in comic book history. You know, the ones that left us speechless, emotionally drained, or just plain shocked. So, grab your favorite superhero t-shirt, and let's dive in! First up, we have the … Continue reading Comic Book Moments That Live in My Head
The Character Couch – Peter Parker
Welcome to another web-slinging edition of The Character Couch. This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? Grab some popcorn because today we're going to dive into the psyche of one of Comicdom's … Continue reading The Character Couch – Peter Parker
The Journey of Iconic Comic Book Characters
Hey there, fellow comic book aficionados and nostalgia seekers! Today, we're taking a wild ride down memory lane as we explore the fantastic journeys of our beloved comic book characters. From the moment they sprang to life on the page to their modern-day evolution, these characters have captured our hearts, made us laugh, cry, and … Continue reading The Journey of Iconic Comic Book Characters
22 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2022
The last time I did a list like this was in January of 2020. Pretty sure only a couple of those movies actually released in theaters that year. Several of those movies, I still have not seen. So I didn't think it was worth it to put together a list of movies to anticipate in … Continue reading 22 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2022
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
Some Thoughts After Seeing Spider-Man: No Way Home
I know this movie just came out a few days ago and I know it's probably the most anticipated movie to hit theaters in 2021. So I've been debating with myself whether or not I even wanted to write something about what I think of it. Being this fresh in the theater, I don't want … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Spider-Man: No Way Home
5 Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
I know... I'm one of those guys who likes to complain that Hollywood can't come up with any original ideas anymore. But I get it... I really do. Sequels are easy. And when a studio sees that a movie has made a ton of money at the box office, why not green light a follow-up … Continue reading 5 Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
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