Neil Gaiman’s Faustian Bargain with William Shakespeare
What kind of relationship do Gaiman and Shakespeare have? Is one a parasite on the other?
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The Action in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is Relentless
The focus on Thanos single-handedly saves Avengers: Infinity War from becoming the overstuffed mess many feared and lends the film a relentless action pace more akin to Mad Max: Fury Road than a superhero blockbuster.
Fighting the ’90s Culture Wars with Grant Morrison’s ‘The Invisibles’
In Pat Buchanan's 1992 presidential address he evoked fear of "crossdressers in our midst" as a metaphor for the infiltration of liberal political culture. Grant Morrison's The Invisibles comics proved he had reason to fear.
The Long, Troubled, and Redemptive History of Latinx Superheroes
Frederick Luis Aldama's Eisner-winning history, Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics, uncovers ways in which the mainstream American comic-book industry regularly shortchanges characters who represent marginalized peoples.
The Animated ‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ Is Still the Only Bat-Film That Gets It
Despite a long history of live action films with wildly varying tones, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is still the only theatrically released Bat-film to truly understand the character and how best to build a story around him.
Evolving Revolutions in a Devolving World: ‘Scarlet #1’
Scarlet Rue returns at a time when corruption and revolution parallel ongoing real-world relevance.
Mixed Matrimonial Machinations in ‘Batman #50’
A not-so-memorable marriage of Batman and Catwoman with memorable implications.
Justice in Its Totality: Justice League #1
Upheavals in the DC Universe unleash a new chaos for the Justice League, but only to a point.
Gloriously Destructive Deconstruction in ‘Batman: White Knight #6’
A sane Joker's deconstruction of Batman enters uncharted territory, but the endgame still has plenty to prove.
Royal Vulnerabilities and Regal Strength in ‘Mera: Queen of Atlantis #1’
Royalty, duty, and civil war throughout Atlantis gives Mera a chance to show why she's a worthy queen.