Category Archives: Marvel and DC

Captain Marvel #16 – Deconnick/Van Meter/Oliffe

I’m not entirely sure where to start with Captain Marvel #16, and there’s two major contributors to the apathy I feel over it. The first is the art, and the second is Infinity. Overall, this issue is completely forgettable. While … Continue reading

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The New 52 and DC Editorial Culture

If you’re a DC Comics fan, you’ll know that the past couple of years for the company have been big ones, with the New 52 launch and evolution the most notable event. Over at Gutters and Panels, they have a … Continue reading

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Why Ben Affleck is Good for Batman (and Superman)

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

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”.

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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Film and Comic Comparisons – An Exercise in Futility and Frustration

‘I Have An Issue’ is a regular opinion column from Kimberley Griffiths, with no fear or favour shown. If you’d like to suggest something for a future column, drop us a line. Also, check out Kimberley’s blog! Let’s make one thing … Continue reading

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Review: Avengers Assemble #17 and Captain Marvel #14

And so we reach the conclusion of The Enemy Within, the Avengers Assemble and Captain Marvel crossover event that’s really put Carol Danvers through the ringer. Avengers Assemble #17, the penultimate issue of this event, is a beautiful looking book. … Continue reading

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Review: FF #10 – Matt Fraction & Mike Allred

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

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 – Batman ’66

Holy atomic pile Batman! It’s Webcomic Wednesday, the day I trawl through the digital space to show the readers something new and exciting. This week I’m checking out DC’s latest digital effort Batman ’66, courtesy of writer Jeff Parker, and the … Continue reading

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