Monday, October 17 2011
OMAC #2 illustrates what can be achieved when the bar is lowered
Near the beginning of OMAC #2, a minor character named Sarge Steel spars against three training robots that he’s probably fought countless times before. He defeats them easily, but he isn’t proud. Instead, he poses a question, which seems an appropriate sentiment for this review. “C’mon, this the best we can do?”
Tuesday, July 7 2009
Collapse: 1989’s Legion of Super-Heroes
This comic offers a profound meditation on the far-reaching effects the confluence of a literary revolution, engineering miracle and scientific doctrine would have on popular culture.
Wednesday, September 19 2007
Hero Squared #6
Through his own misadventure, the hero ends up creating an adversary who can challenge him, and who perhaps knows him better than almost anybody else.
Hero Squared #5
The romantic and sympathetic criss-cross pairing up of characters is a great method through which we can peer a little deeper into the relationships.
Friday, August 24 2007
Dominion #1 of 5
In Dominion, the apocalypse has come to Chicago, through the form of an alien parasite, and it doesn't look good.
Wednesday, May 2 2007
Hero Squared #4
Writers Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis promised that issue 4 of their superhero comedy would have "Less Dialogue... More Hitting", and they delivered on that promise big time.
Friday, April 27 2007
What Were They Thinking?! Monster Mash-Up
Yes, there are a few missteps, but I feel that the creators will only get a better feel for how to approach the material over time.
Sunday, November 19 2006
Hero Squared #3
So, why is there only one major female in this story, and why is she either at a disadvantage (e.g. a lousy, selfish boyfriend), or playing the role of the scheming, vengeance-minded super villian?
Friday, October 13 2006
Tag #1
Tag offers that most exquisite of rarities: an original horror premise.
Wednesday, August 30 2006
Battle Royale—Volume #1-15
The slide from titillating to ridiculous happens very quickly.
