Author Archives: Sean Robinson

Super Corporate Heroes Vol. 1 Review – Miguel Guerra & Suzy Dias

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Sean Robinson

Superheroes as a form of celebrity culture isn’t a new thing. Many examples come to mind: DC’s Booster Gold, Mark Waids Insufferable, each dealing with the other side of being a superhero – making money. But neither title really tackles … Continue reading →

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Why Ben Affleck is Good for Batman (and Superman)

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Sean Robinson

Silver Linings Superhero is a regular column from Sean Robinson, which tries to show the more positive aspects of current comic events, and remind you that things aren’t all that bad. If you would like to suggest something for a … Continue reading →

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Justice League #23 Review – Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Sean Robinson

Let me begin by saying that as an event, Trinity War has ultimately failed. Stories should have a definitive beginning, middle, and end. A universe-wide event like this one, especially with the way it has been marketed, should be a … Continue reading →

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Grant Morrison on The Killing Joke – “Batman kills The Joker”.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Sean Robinson

Yes. You read that title correctly. Grant Morrison – who has just wrapped up his many-year run on Batman with Batman Inc. – claimed over on Kevin Smith’s podcast Fat Man on Batman that during the final pages of Alan Moore … Continue reading →

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Review: Trillium #1 – Jeff Lemire

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Sean Robinson

I’m just going to come right out and say it. Jeff Lemire is one of the best writers/artists on the comic market today. Each of his creator-owned works – Sweet Tooth, The Underwater Welder – have been some of my … Continue reading →

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Webcomic Wednesday – Moth City Part 4

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Sean Robinson

You can never have too much of a good thing. That’s why this week, for Webcomic Wednesday, I return through the digital space to look at Tim Gibson’s Moth City, as it releases the second half of season two on … Continue reading →

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Review: FF #10 – Matt Fraction & Mike Allred

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Sean Robinson

I’m not entirely sure what I think about this issue. On the one hand it dares to go places most creative teams don’t – breaking down the barriers between the creator and the creation, by placing Fraction, Allred and editor … Continue reading →

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Webcomic Wednesday – The Bunker

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Sean Robinson

Hello and welcome to Webcomic Wednesday! Each week I take a look at a comic that inhabits the digital space, and let you know whether it is worth reading. This week I’m checking out a big one, its The Bunker, a … Continue reading →

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Review: Justice League Dark #22 – Jeff Lemire & Mikel Janin

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Sean Robinson

Another day, another large crossover. Actually, that’s a bit unfair, because DC’s latest event Trinity War, is shaping up to be something pretty darn cool. A three-way war between the three big superhero teams: Justice League, Justice League of America and … Continue reading →

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Webcomic Wednesday – Quickfire Comics

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Sean Robinson

Hey everybody! Welcome to Webcomic Wednesday where I take a look at the digital comic space and tell you what you should check out. This week I’m doing something a bit different – I’m going to rattle off three separate … Continue reading →

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