What I’m Reading

Good writing comes from good reading. I’m pretty sure I heard that somewhere. The idea behind it is that a fundamental aspect of writing is having read oodles of things. Basically, every time you read something, either good or bad, you gain some insight in to what makes a good writer. Obviously, reading what is … More What I’m Reading

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Captain America Sam Wilson #1-6

I had a lot of fun reading Totally Awesome Hulk. So much so that I decided to jump on to another character I have been interested in but worried about reading: Sam Wilson, or I guess I should say Captain America. Let’s see how that went. Captain America: Sam Wilson #1-6 Writer: Nick Spencer Artists: … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Captain America Sam Wilson #1-6

Wayback Review: Black Panther v3 #6-12

I’ve been having a great deal of fun reading some of the more modern “classic” comics. On one hand there is the spy/noir masterpiece that is the Brubaker Captain America. Over here we have Priest’s Black Panther. Both make for some solid reading. Writer: Christopher Priest Artists: Joe Jusko, Mike Manley, Mark Bright Publisher: Marvel … More Wayback Review: Black Panther v3 #6-12

Wayback Reviews: Captain America v5 #15-21 

Continuing my re-read of the Brubaker run on Captain America. I’m attempting to do more than just giggle and clap at how awesome these comics are, but maybe that is the best way to express how good they are.  Captain America v5 #15-21 Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists: Mike Perkins, Steve Epting Publisher: Marvel Quick Review: … More Wayback Reviews: Captain America v5 #15-21