Comics Review: Superman and the Men of Steel

The New 52’s full reboot of the DC Universe officially published all eight issues of Acton Comics’ first volume, Superman and the Men of Steel in 2011-2012. It received divisive reactions from critics, fans and readers alike, as I’ve mentioned on my review on “Batman: Faces of Death,” I intend to write and post reviews […]

Comics Review: Batman: Faces of Death

In 2011, set after “Flashpoint,” The Flash/Barry Allen permanently changed the DC Universe’s status quo into a full reboot known as, “The New 52.” A modernized relaunch on all characters and teams as a way to introduce newcomers. DC Comics cancelled numerous titles in favor of replacing them starting with issue #1. Justice League was […]

Comics Review: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Having no purpose like her cousin, Superman, Supergirl/Kara Zor-El has an existential crisis drinking at bars on other planets. Krypto the Superdog accompanies her. One day, a girl named, Ruthye recruits her to track down a low life who murdered her father. At first, Kara refuses, because she has a no killing rule. She accepts […]

Comics Review: The Dark Knight Returns

The 1980s were an important decade in comic book history. Alan Moore published “V for Vendetta” and his groundbreaking magnum opus, “Watchmen.” The latter deconstructs superheroes affecting American history. For instance, Richard Nixon remains as president in his third term. Thus, the Watergate Scandal never happened. Fresh from writing Wolverine’s four-part mini-series and Daredevil comics […]

Comics Review: The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank

After The Punisher’s disastrous 1998 mini-series, “Purgatory” ended, Marvel enlists Garth Ennis to pen a 12-part mini-series of The Punisher back to his grounded approach without relying on his sidekick, Mircochip and no supernatural elements from Purgatory. Just Frank Castle going on a one-man mission to eliminate scum and villainy. All 12 issues of “The […]

Gamer’s Review: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

In 2004, a year before “Revenge of the Sith” opened worldwide, LucasArts pitched an idea on their next big game. The development team sketched concept art of a man using The Force pushing a Stormtrooper and pulling a Star Destroyer without breaking a sweat. The team presented a test video of the man’s force powers […]