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 28 2011
We Can Be Heroes: Talking ‘Supergods’ with Grant Morrison
Grant Morrison’s ability to make connections between seemingly humdrum events and grandiose ideas becomes infectious. Reading Supergods and immersing in his ideas gives one as much kick as a radioactive spider bite.
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.
Monday, May 23 2011
Comics Superheroes Leap Across the Great Cultural Divide
Bounding from the pages of comic books onto the screens of films and TV, our superheroes unite formerly divided interests -- comics geeks vs. everyone else.
Tuesday, November 16 2010
From Pin-Ups to Ass-Kickers: Girls in Comics Go Through Transitions
The original Supergirl and her readers would no doubt be scandalized by the current length of her skirt and exposed skin, not to mention her toned physique.
Monday, August 30 2010
‘Manga and Philosophy’: More Connections Than You Might Think
The latest volume in Open Court's Popular Culture and Philosophy series casts a philosophical eye on the world of manga.
Tuesday, September 23 2008
Let Us Now Praise Ordinary Men: Normalcy, Comics, and The Dark Knight
Without a couple of recognizably fallible and ordinary men like Harvey Dent and Commissioner Gordon at its center, The Dark Knight would ultimately be nothing more than an exceptionally well-tooled and smartly-acted thriller.
Friday, September 5 2008
What the World Needs Now: Society’s Desperate Need for Superheroes
Hollywood has finally discovered what comic book fans have known all along: superheroes serve as brightly-colored, two-dimensional extensions of ourselves.
