Comics are cyclical. It seems that similar themes and stories keep popping up over and over again. Wolverine chases down his hidden past. Someone even stronger comes after Superman. Spider-Man is tired of his responsibilities mucking up his life and wants to quit. Captain America needs to be replaced. When these themes come up again … More Wayback Reviews: Captain America v5 #26-30
Continuing my re-read of the Brubaker run on Captain America. This covers the Civil War period which, while a neat idea, never quite crossed over into being a good story. Rereading this I had a worry that the big event would completely disrupt the strength of the comics. Does it? Captain America v5 #22-25 Writer: … More Wayback Reviews: Captain America v5 #22-25
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
Continuing my read-through of the Brubaker Captain America.Such a good read. Captain America v5 #7-14 Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Steve Epting, Michael Lark, John Paul Leon Publisher: Marvel Quick Review: I could almost end this review by just referring to my review of the earlier issues. Great spy action. Mysteries wrapped in mystery. Compelling character … More Wayback Review: Captain America v5 #7-14
Growing up Captain America was one of those characters that I almost always liked more in concept than in execution. (I felt the same way about Wonder Woman and to some extent Superman.) I had some random issues but never a full arc. In college a friend lent me a good chunk of the Gruenwald … More Wayback Review: Captain America v5 #1-6
Most of the reviews on this site are not overly positive. That is something I need to work on. The truth is when I read a fun/good comic I do feel less of a need to comment on it than when I read a comic that falls below my standards. Also, I feel the need … More Modern Comics I Endorse
The first episode! Raise a glass and read a comic! Join host, Brent, and guest, Lukas, as they discuss what made the opening arc of 2002’s Gotham Central a unique book. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and … More CLI 01: Gotham Central
I finally got around to seeing the latest Captain America. The first one was firmly average. How about part two? Is the Grumpy Bird still grumpy? Captain America The Winter Soldier Dir: Anthony & Joe Russo Screenwriters: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely I’m struggling here. So much of what I have to say … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Captain America The Winter Soldier
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