Thursday, September 15 2011
The Comics Writer and the Fall of the Superpowers
We often think of comic books as the height of escapism, but recent events point to an industry in a death spiral, due in no small part to how badly it mistreats the writers on which it depends.
Thursday, July 14 2011
Print-On-Demand and the Future of Independent Publishing, Part 2
PopMatters speaks to major figureheads in the POD industry to determine where it is, what it can do, and most importantly, where it's going ...
Thursday, July 7 2011
‘The Superman Motion Picture Anthology, 1978-2006’: My Supermania, Reawakened
Most of the films in this anthology will be kryptonite to you. But if you are looking for the origins of the 20th century's pop culture fascination with gods and heroes, this is the set for you.
Thursday, June 2 2011
Kanye West = Batman? Five Perfect Broadway Superhero Musicals We’d Like to See
If only the creators of the Spiderman musical had chosen Elvis Costello instead of U2 to create Spidey's soundtrack... While we're at it, here are some ideas for Broadway's next pack of superhero shows.
Tuesday, April 12 2011
Happiness Is This Graphic Novel: Charlie Brown and the Human Condition
After literally decades of innovation, Peanuts takes its first step into the graphic novel format. The result, is the Charlie Brown and the Gang we've always deserved.
Tuesday, October 26 2010
And Here’s to You, Mr. Robinson: ‘Jerry Robinson: Ambassador of Comics’
In a conversation with Jerry Robinson, the man who created the Joker, we learn he is much like the superheroes with which he will forever be identified; his career reflects a lifetime of pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and fighting for artistic integrity.
Monday, August 30 2010
‘Scott Pilgrim’ and What Movies Mean to Comics
Why do comics readers care about the movies made from their favorite books?
Thursday, August 5 2010
‘A God Somewhere ’ Is a Challenging and Thoughtful Take on the Superman Story
So what would you do if your best friend became virtually indestructible? More to the point, what would your friend do?
Friday, April 30 2010
Wonder Woman: Amazon, Hero, Icon by Robert Greenberger
A princess, a monster-slayer and as powerful as Superman. Now, let's talk about the kink.
