Feb. 25, 2021 — Graphic novels have become an essential part of our entertainment consumption, especially in the kids and young adult categories. In addition to be entertainment, though, they can also be imp
Feb. 18, 2021 — We are lucky to live in the era of Peak TV. But, as with every explosion of light, there are shadows. A dark side. And in the case of Peak TV, it’s the ending.
Good afternoon, culture vultures! Here's an overview of the week to come in comics and related pop culture. It's a little late — I usually post on Sunday — but as you can see, we're trying something new.
Blackhawk is a favourite character of mine, as I see him as US comics' great fighter against totalitarianism. My interest is partly due to Dick Dillin's long run on the feature, but he didn't begin to pencil for the series until
Books of Magic Vol. 3: Dwelling in Possibility Kat Howard, David Barnett, writers; Tom Fowler, Craig Taillefer, artists; Jordan Boyd, Marissa Louise, colorists DC Vertigo, 2021
The third collection opens with the same issue that appeared in the first
Last year I bought the Swamp Thing Omnibus and the Punisher Omnibus on the same day. Although I chose to read the Swamp Thing Omnibus first, it had been my intention to read the two back to back, but when I finished the Swamp Thing one I decided to m
John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 1: Marks of Woe Simon Spurrier, Kat Howard, writers; Aaron Campbell, Matías Bergara, Marcio Takara, Tom Fowler, Craig Taillefer, artists; Jordie Bellaire, Cris Peter, Jordan Boyd, colorists DC Black Label, 2020
House of Whispers Vol. 3: Watching the Watchers Nalo Hopkinson & Dan Watters, writers; Dominike "DOMO" Stanton, Matthew Dow Smith, artists; Zac Atkinson, colors DC Vertigo, 2020
The Corinthian makes his way to the House of Watchers, as promised in the
Lucifer Vol. 3: The Wild Hunt Dan Watters, writer; Max Fiumara, Fernando Blanco, Sebastian Fiumara, artists; Dave McCaig, Dee Cunniffe, colors DC Vertigo, 2020
The Wild Hunt is a common element in the folklore of many countries, often led by the Norse
We've recently moved our columnists, but older columns can't be moved without losing the Legionnaires' comments, which we value highly. So we've left older columns -- called "Blogs" in OldSpeak -- where they were originally. For older Captain Comics
The Dreaming Vol. 3: One Magic Movement Simon Spurrier, writer; Bilquis Evely, Marguerite Sauvage, DaNi, Matías Bergara, artists; Mat Lopes, Marguerite Sauvage, colorists DC Vertigo, 2020
A central thread running through the final arc in this chapter
After being cancelled in 1972, the Teen Titans made a couple of appearances in Brave & Bold as its members went their separate ways. However during the 52 and 100 Pagers, several of their stories were reprinted, most with that gorgeous Nick Cardy art
