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 […]

Comics Review: X-Men: Proteus

Picking up were previous story arc, Second Genesis left off, the X-Men embark on an adventure as they square combat old and new adversaries, Magneto in his volcano base, Sauron (not from Lord of the Rings) located in the Savage Land, Arcade who captures them in a room full of death traps, meet Alpha Flight […]

Comics Review: The Avengers: Once An Avenger

All 20 issues #21-40 from 1965-1967 were officially republished in 2016 (same year Captain America: Civil War came out) as part of Marvel’s Epic Collection. It’s a series of paperback combining several issues in one package. As you all know, the highly anticipated “Avengers: Doomsday” will be released next year on December 18, 2026. Which […]

Comics Review: The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes

1963 was a big year for Marvel. Spider-Man starred in his main series after making his debut in “Amazing Fantasy” #15. Notable heroes and villains made their debuts including Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man/Hank Pym, The Wasp/Janet Van Dyne, Doctor Octopus, Magneto and the X-Men. One team in particular were assembled in response to the Justice […]

Comics Review: Daredevil: Guardian Devil

Fresh from making “Chasing Amy,” Kevin Smith (one of my favorite filmmakers) worked on two projects. First, “Dogma.” A religious comedy set in the View Askewinverse (featuring Jay and Silent Bob) as I considered his best work besides “Mallrats.” Second, “Guardian Devil” An eight-issue Daredevil storyline focusing on the character who looks after a random […]