Introduction: A Modern Classic In 2008, writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank delivered what many Superman fans consider a definitive take on one of the Man of Steel's most iconic villains in the five-issue story arc "Brainiac," published in Action Comics #866-870. This compact yet emotionally powerful storyline not only reinvigorated the character of … Continue reading Superman: Brainiac – Geoff Johns’ Reimagining of One of Superman’s Greatest Foes
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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!
Why I’m Over Television
I'm a TV kind of guy. I like it. Having a screen that presents me with hours of endless entertainment is kind of nice. But... lately... I don't know. I'm just... kind of... over the whole thing. Don't get me wrong, I still watch the television from time to time. In fact, last weekend I … Continue reading Why I’m Over Television
Introduction
Kids, if you don't watch Arrow or The Flash, this blog post may not make a lot of sense to you. I need to use those TV shows to illustrate my main point here. So if you are among those who just aren't that into super hero shows, you are under no obligation to press … Continue reading Introduction
The Death and Life of Superman
Title: The Death and Life of Superman Author: Roger Stern Published: 1993 We're all aware that DC Comics killed Superman back in the early 90's, right? In fact, it wasn't that long ago that I wrote about the original comic book storyline. Well, this book is a pretty exhaustive novelization of that comic book storyline. … Continue reading The Death and Life of Superman
The Confusing Middle 