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Spotlight on Classics on Infinite Earths

Mike Phillips — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:48:57 +0000

Classics on Infinite Earths" title="Spotlight on Classics on Infinite Earths" style="float:left;" />With DC expanding its movie and TV offerings, we thought we’d remind you about our big book on the Justice League and DC’s universe-wide crossovers, written by Julian Darius. In this series, acclaimed comics scholar… [more]

And His Name Is Scott: Why Scott Snyder’s Work Exemplifies Magnificent Superhero Storytelling

Jarrett Mazza — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:20:53 +0000

There are numerous writers whose talents have lead to tremendous careers in the comic industry. With the greats ranging for Moore to Morrison, Miller to Pope, and Rucka to Brubaker, the list goes on of… [more]

Send in the Slashers: Why the Assembly of Cinema’s Greatest Horror Icons Can Be a Successful Movie Franchise

Jarrett Mazza — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:54:16 +0000

There is nothing like a great crossover story, a time when creators bring icons together in a vicious battle to see which one emerges victorious. Recently, however, the concept has become more popularized, with the… [more]

Join the Weird Fun: 5 Reasons to Check Out Archie vs. Predator

Dom Fonce — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 11:00:54 +0000

Archie vs. Predator" title="Join the Weird Fun: 5 Reasons to Check Out Archie vs. Predator" style="float:left;" />The title says it all. Comic book fans were graced with great classic comic crossovers like Alien vs. Predator in the late 80s, Robocop vs. Terminator by Frank Miller in the 90s, and now Archie… [more]

What Classics on Infinite Earths Means to Me

Julian Darius — Tue, 05 May 2015 17:00:27 +0000

Classics on Infinite Earths Means to Me" title="What Classics on Infinite Earths Means to Me" style="float:left;" />I’ve been writing this book for ten years, and it’s hard to believe it’s finally done. At over 160,000 words, Classics on Infinite Earths is the longest book Sequart’s ever published. Flashback: it’s 2005, and… [more]

Sequart Releases Classics on Infinite Earths: The Justice League and DC Crossover Canon

Mike Phillips — Mon, 04 May 2015 17:00:28 +0000

Classics on Infinite Earths: The Justice League and DC Crossover Canon" title="Sequart Releases Classics on Infinite Earths: The Justice League and DC Crossover Canon" style="float:left;" />Sequart Organization is proud to announce the publication of Classics on Infinite Earths: The Justice League and DC Crossover Canon, by Sequart founder Julian Darius. In this series (which is currently slated as a tetralogy),… [more]

On Underworld Unleashed, Precursor to Kingdom Come

Julian Darius — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:47 +0000

Underworld Unleashed, Precursor to Kingdom Come" title="On Underworld Unleashed, Precursor to Kingdom Come" style="float:left;" />DC’s 1995 crossover Underworld Unleashed — scripted by Mark Waid, penciled by Howard Porter, and published as a three extra-long monthly issues (though the third issue ran late) – featured no less than Satan as its villain.… [more]

On Armageddon 2001 and the Annual-Based Crossover

Julian Darius — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:04 +0000

Armageddon 2001 and the Annual-Based Crossover" title="On Armageddon 2001 and the Annual-Based Crossover" style="float:left;" />Armageddon 2001 was the first DC universe-wide crossover to run through the company’s annuals. The central mini-series of Armageddon 2001 was only two issues long, acting as “bookends” to the tie-ins, which ran exclusively through… [more]

On Invasion #3: “World Without Heroes”

Julian Darius — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:54 +0000

Invasion #3: “World Without Heroes”" title="On Invasion #3: “World Without Heroes”" style="float:left;" />We previously introduced Invasion and discussed its first and second issues. Today, we conclude our look at Invasion with issue #2. Invasion #3 begins with this same explosion, revealed to be a “gene bomb” released… [more]

On Invasion #2: “Battleground Earth”

Julian Darius — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:00:10 +0000

Invasion #2: “Battleground Earth”" title="On Invasion #2: “Battleground Earth”" style="float:left;" />We previously introduced Invasion and discussed its first issue. Today, we continue with issue #2. By the time Invasion #2 (titled “Battleground Earth”) begins, Superman has successfully negotiated a 24-hour cease-fire with the Dominators. Many… [more]

On Invasion #1: “The Alien Alliance”

Julian Darius — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:26 +0000

Invasion #1: “The Alien Alliance”" title="On Invasion #1: “The Alien Alliance”" style="float:left;" />We previously introduced Invasion. Today, we look at the first issue in more detail. None of this is to say that the mini-series isn’t also a lot of fun. As previously stated, the first issue… [more]

On Invasion, Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo

Julian Darius — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:09 +0000

Invasion, Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo" title="On Invasion, Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo" style="float:left;" />Published in late 1988 as a three-issue monthly crossover mini-series, the central premise of Invasion (titled Invasion!, with an exclamation mark, on the cover) was simple: aliens invade the Earth. The series was plotted by Keith… [more]

On DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks (Part 3)

Julian Darius — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:00:18 +0000

DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks (Part 3)" title="On DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks (Part 3)" style="float:left;" />In which we continue our discussion of DC One Million, begun here and continued here. Above Earth, Green Lantern has joined the heroes fighting a losing battle against Solaris. Solaris isn’t prepared for Green Lantern’s ring, and… [more]

On DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks (Part 2)

Julian Darius — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:00:46 +0000

DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks (Part 2)" title="On DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks (Part 2)" style="float:left;" />In which we continue our discussion of DC One Million, begun here. As issue #2 opens, the present-day narrative has caught up with the Montevideo explosion. The Justice Legion A, infected with the virus, joins… [more]

On DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks

Julian Darius — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:00:02 +0000

DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks" title="On DC One Million, by Grant Morrison and Val Semeiks" style="float:left;" />DC One Million was published in September 1998 (the month cover-dated Nov 1998) as a weekly four-issue mini-series – or almost weekly, since the JLA tie-in issue effectively served as an issue of the mini-series.… [more]

Secret Wars, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and the Development of the Universe-Wide Crossover

Julian Darius — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:00:43 +0000

Secret Wars, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and the Development of the Universe-Wide Crossover" title="Secret Wars, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and the Development of the Universe-Wide Crossover" style="float:left;" />While Crisis on Infinite Earths was DC’s first universe-wide crossover, there’s some dispute over whether it was the first in comics. The answer largely depends on one’s definitions. Whatever one thinks about this, one shouldn’t… [more]

On Crisis on Infinite Earths

Julian Darius — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:00:06 +0000

Crisis on Infinite Earths" title="On Crisis on Infinite Earths" style="float:left;" />DC’s first universe-wide crossover was the 12-issue Crisis on Infinite Earths (Apr 1985 – Mar 1986). Written by Marv Wolfman and penciled by George Pérez, the team responsible for DC then-hit New Teen Titans, Crisis was designed to… [more]

On The Evolutionary War (Marvel Comics, 1988)

Colin Smith — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:00:51 +0000

The Evolutionary War (Marvel Comics, 1988)" title="On The Evolutionary War (Marvel Comics, 1988)" style="float:left;" />Those who choose to see the superhero comic’s decline as a relatively recent occurrence may prefer to keep their preconceptions away from The Evolutionary War, a sequence of often-awkwardly linked stories which were originally strung… [more]

Sequart Podcast #3: World-Building

Cody Walker — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:40:10 +0000

Host Cody Walker and guest Terry Bartley discuss world-building in corporate super-hero comics continuity. File: Sequart Podcast #3: World-Building Host: Cody Walker Runtime: 49:22 File size: 23.8 MB

Sequart Podcast #2: The Art of the Event

Cody Walker — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:00:51 +0000

Guests Julian Darius and Kevin Thurman discuss event comics, their pitfalls, and their possibilities. File: Sequart Podcast #2: The Art of the Event Host: Cody Walker Runtime: 78:18 File size: 37.7 MB

Event Fatigue

Cody Walker — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:41 +0000

If you hate event comics, then you don’t really like comics. There. I said it. I don’t feel as if I need to go on, but you’re still here, so allow me to explain myself.… [more]

The Peter David Factor: Part 16

Mike Wilson — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:07:53 +0000

X-Factor #85 (Dec. 1992) — Snikts and Bones — This issue continues X-Factor’s part (Part 6) of the multi-part crossover known as X-Cutioner’s Song. Since last issue, Apocalypse has fought and escaped the X-Men, Cannonball… [more]

Turning Points

Max Santiago — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:08:57 +0000

These last couple of years we have seen a revolution of sorts in both mainstream companies. Bigger stories, with more continuity, are the order of the day, and long year-spanning stories, which involve every player… [more]

Infinite Retcons (or, How I Spent My Last $25)

Brian Graiser — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:42:29 +0000

Good evening, ladies and worms, and welcome to Tact is for the Weak, the article that will soon be available in variant hardcover edition for a mere $55! Last week, DC Comics published its hardcover… [more]

Crisis from Infinite Tie-Ins (or Are We Facing Crossover Exhaustion?)

Richard Melendez — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:50:11 +0000

When Infinite Crisis was first announced, I was as excited as the next fanboy, eager to see what this would be about and what it would mean for the DC Universe. With a title harkening… [more]

Absurdity of the Crossover (or, One Year Later: OY)

Brian Graiser — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 01:53:56 +0000

Greetings, my brothers and sisters! It’s time for another heaping helping of Tact is for the Weak, the column your girlfriend wishes you could be! A little over twenty years ago, a cosmic event was… [more]