Comics Review: Spider-Man: The Other

Peter Parker experiences unusual symptoms while on superhero duty as Spider-Man. One day, Captain America recommends a doctor without exposing his identity. Peter takes a blood test. The results? He’s dying. It’s not an advanced stage of cancer. It’s his spider powers affecting his physiology. Internal conflict ensues between his wife, Mary Jane Watson & […]

Fantastic Four: The World’s Greatest Comic Magazine

In 1961, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby introduced comic book readers to the “Fantastic Four.” A team of four individuals, Mr. Fantastic/Reed Richards, Invisible Woman/Susan Storm, Human Torch/Johnny Storm & The Thing/Ben Grimm. While on a space mission, the four got caught in a cosmic storm giving them powers. Reed can stretch his body. Susan […]

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 […]

Comics Review: Marvels

Inspired by Spider-Man appearing in “The Electric Company,” Alex Ross began drawing at the age of three. During his childhood, he drew his favorite superheroes from Marvel & DC. By the time Alex turned sixteen, he was influenced by illustrators, Norman Rockwell & Salvador Dali. His drawing abilities improved. Alex’s art style is best described […]