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Fear And The Batman: An Examination Of The Role That Horror Plays In The World Of The Dark Knight

Jarrett Mazza — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 21:00:42 +0000

A band of thieving criminals flee to a cornered alleyway, running from the stalking specter descending upon them. As they run they turn around a sharp corner and stumble into a dead end where they… [more]

Super Karate Monkey Death Car: Geoff Johns and the DC Universe

Mark J. Hayman — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 20:00:40 +0000

It’s true, pobody’s nerfect. We live with our foibles and imperfections, our biases and misconceptions, and hope that they don’t cause too many problems for ourselves or those around us. The human failing that most… [more]

“If it Ain’t Broke …”: Revisionist Missteps in Batman: Earth One

Greg Carpenter — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:00:46 +0000

Batman: Earth One" title="“If it Ain’t Broke …”: Revisionist Missteps in Batman: Earth One" style="float:left;" />Three weeks ago, while discussing the Superman: Earth One series of graphic novels, I mentioned in passing that I “didn’t care” for the Earth One Batman series. Now as far as Internet critiques go, saying… [more]

The Aquaman Environment Factor

Chance Thulin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:00:14 +0000

It has been a good few years for Aquaman. Ever since 2009, he has been treated like one of the most intimidating badasses in the DC Universe, reinvigorating his comic book reputation. While being penned… [more]

Shazam Design

Mike Greear — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:00:43 +0000

Whenever the phrases “we removed the circus strongman elements of his costume” or “the emotional journey of this troubled teenager” get used in an interview about a character’s redesign, I have to admit I get… [more]

A “Redundant” Justice League: An Analysis of DC’s New 52 in Light of Umberto Eco’s Theory of Narrative Redundancy

Phillip Bevin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:11 +0000

It can be argued that Justice League, the flagship title of DC’s “New 52,” is predominantly a narrative of images. The structure appears to have been designed to allow Jim Lee to let loose with… [more]

On Aquaman #1, by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis

Colin Smith — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:00:11 +0000

Aquaman #1, by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis" title="On Aquaman #1, by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis" style="float:left;" />It seems that Geoff Johns isn’t writing scripts anymore so much as lists. And after the fashion of the unassimilable tourist abroad, who believes that the folks around him will understand what he’s saying if… [more]

Not Your Daddy’s Superman: How Grant Morrison’s Action Comics #1 Works

Julian Darius — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:00:24 +0000

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Hollow Spectacle (or How Super-Hero Comics Warped My Logic Circuit)

Julian Darius — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:00:42 +0000

There’s nothing wrong with spectacle. Even, I’d argue, for its own sake. Hell, it used to be its own genre of Hollywood movie (e.g. Cleopatra and more recently Gladiator)! But there’s good and bad spectacle,… [more]

How Not to Relaunch a Universe: A Negative Review of Justice League #1

Julian Darius — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:18:28 +0000

Justice League #1" title="How Not to Relaunch a Universe: A Negative Review of Justice League #1" style="float:left;" />How bad is Justice League #1, written by Geoff Johns and penciled by Jim Lee? It’s virtually a road map for how not to write super-hero comics. The most obvious problem is that nothing happens.… [more]

Heroes Crying at Graveyards: Transforming Killing into Kidnapping in Blackest Night

Kevin Thurman — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:00:05 +0000

Blackest Night" title="Heroes Crying at Graveyards: Transforming Killing into Kidnapping in Blackest Night" style="float:left;" />Death can often be tragic, if not inexplicable. The sixteen year old in peak physical shape who dies of a coronary on the field. A mom crossing the street, struck down by falling debris from… [more]

Erasing the Justice Society

Julian Darius — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:00:51 +0000

In the continuity of DC’s relaunches, Superman will reportedly be the first super-hero. This implies that the Justice Society will have been wiped from continuity, and that seems to be DC’s current plan. This isn’t… [more]

A Closer Look at DC’s Line-Wide Relaunch: The Big Guns

Julian Darius — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:24 +0000

Unless you’re hiding under a rock, you’ve heard that DC is relaunching its entire super-hero line, including venerable mainstays like Action Comics and Detective Comics, in the wake of the company’s Flashpoint crossover. There will… [more]

On Flashpoint #1: Sex, Gender, and the Superhero Crossover

Colin Smith — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:46 +0000

Flashpoint #1: Sex, Gender, and the Superhero Crossover" title="On Flashpoint #1: Sex, Gender, and the Superhero Crossover" style="float:left;" />We’ll talk of the value of Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert’s Flashpoint #1 solely in the context of a superhero comic at another time, but it’s worth saying in passing that it’s in many ways a… [more]

Comics, Continuity, and Complexity

Patrick Meaney — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:00:30 +0000

Recently, I caught up on Warren Ellis’s Nextwave and Geoff Johns’s recent Green Lantern run through Blackest Night. The two works are polar opposites in terms of approaches to comics; one a continuity-laden, multi-year saga… [more]

Why the World Needs a Superman

Cody Walker — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:41:30 +0000

A professor at my school has started buying comics for his son, and he asked me to suggest some titles. He had purchased a few issues of Morrison’s Batman and a few of Levitz’s new Legion… [more]

The Countdown Begins

Max Santiago — Sun, 20 May 2007 18:04:55 +0000

After the final installment of the hit weekly series 52, DC immediately unveiled their next periodical event: Countdown. The secret is already out, well, at least officially within the pages of the DC Universe. The… [more]

The Slow, Donnerward Spiral pt. 2 (or, Stories of a Hollywood Retcon)

Brian Graiser — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:22:30 +0000

Hello again, my minions, and welcome to a new edition of Tact is for the Weak, the column that still believes Rumsfeld was behind 9/11. As many of you know, director Richard Donner (of “The… [more]

Week 14: Alterations

Amedeo Turturro — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:59:27 +0000

WHO DIES IN WEEK 15?! This isn’t the theory of the week, rather a small thought or two on who dies next week. “Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; Breakdowns by… [more]

What a Difference a Year Makes #1

Brandon Christopher — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:37:25 +0000

Greetings, and welcome to what I hope to be the first of many articles in this series. As the title implies, I will be discussing the events surrounding DC’s “One Year Later” (OYL). The events… [more]

Reviews from the Hold Box

Trey Hooks — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:58:01 +0000

Welcome back to Reviews from the Hold Box. Each week, I look at what was in my hold box at my local comics shop. Good or bad, I’ll let you know what I thought of… [more]

Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: “PowerTrip”

Julian Darius — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:00:49 +0000

Infinite Crisis: “PowerTrip”" title="Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: “PowerTrip”" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously examined the convoluted history of Power Girl. We now turn to Geoff Johns’s revamping of Power Girl’s origin in the pages of JSA Classified, which in turn led directly into Power Girl’s appearance in Infinite… [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]

Whatever Happened to Big Brother? (or, Tactless V. America pt. 1)

Brian Graiser — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:24:33 +0000

Welcome, one and all! It’s time to once again indulge in the great wonders of Tact is for the Weak, the article that won’t take no shit from nobody! There comes a time in a… [more]

Oh, no! I’m Late! (or, Daddy’s Girl’s Worst Day Ever)

Brian Graiser — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:12:38 +0000

Rise and shine, sleepyhead; it’s time for Tact is for the Weak, the article that gives out laxative fudge for Halloween! Last week, I concluded my article with a plea for you, the comics fans,… [more]

Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: A Brief History of Hawkman, Part 2

Julian Darius — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:00:08 +0000

Infinite Crisis: A Brief History of Hawkman, Part 2" title="Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: A Brief History of Hawkman, Part 2" style="float:left;" />Having previously examined the history of Hawkman from his Golden Age origins through the new Hawkgirl’s debut in JSA, we now conclude our look at Hawkman, terminating just before The Rann-Thanagar War. When we last left… [more]

Comics News Unlimited

Mike Phillips — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 14:48:42 +0000

Harvey ResultsThe big winners at this year’s Harvey Awards were Drawn & Quarterly, Fantagraphics, DC, and Craig Thompson. D&Q won five Harveys including Best Writer (Chester Brown) and Best Colorist (Chris Ware). Fantagraphics brought home… [more]

Sequart.com News

Julian Darius — Thu, 30 Oct 2003 18:30:28 +0000

The biggest news to report is, of course, this column. Why’s it here? Well, Sequart.com has become a major comics site. And, really, it needs some news. I fucking hate news. I’m focused — and… [more]

Late September Reviews

Bryan Miller — Tue, 30 Sep 2003 14:44:44 +0000

Greetings, and welcome to this week’s New Comic’s Day. We’re still tinkering a bit with the format, so bear with us. Or should I say, “Me.” I’d hate to blame Julian and Matt for any… [more]

Comics Published on 27 August 2003

Matt Martin — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 15:13:58 +0000

Where have I been, you ask? It’s a long story, full of excuses and bullshit, but mostly, when you break it down, I’ve been lazy. I started a new job, one away from the easy… [more]

Comics Published on 29 January 2003

Matt Martin — Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:00:15 +0000

The Truth: Red, White and Black #3 Marvel Comics – Robert Morales (w); Kyle Baker (a) Man, it is such a pain to review this book. Because of the world we live in, there’s a… [more]

Comics Published on 27 November 2002

Matt Martin — Tue, 03 Dec 2002 15:40:31 +0000

Hellblazer #178 DC Comics/Vertigo – Mike Carey (w); Marcelo Frusin (a) I’ve stated repeatedly my affection for Brian Azzarello’s work. The incredible job that he does every month (well, theoretically every month, since the book… [more]

Comics Published on 30 October 2002

Matt Martin — Tue, 05 Nov 2002 17:12:50 +0000

St. Swithin’s Day Oni Press – Grant Morrison (w); Paul Grist (a) This is sort of a first for me and the column: my first retro review. I thought it’d be a bigger deal, like… [more]

Comics Published on 25 September 2002

Matt Martin — Fri, 27 Sep 2002 15:15:11 +0000

Before I start, a couple of items of business: I did in fact get a request for me to review Ultimate Adventures #1 and Marville #1, though I don’t think that request was made with… [more]