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Green Lantern’s Burden: Re-Evaluating the Superhero Genre’s ‘Woke’ Moment

Daniel Guy — Thu, 28 May 2020 21:20:42 +0000

At the turn of the new decade, as the euphoric epoch of the 1960s finally withered away, the symbols of American optimism took on new burdens and new crises. The superheroes of the 1970s, now… [more]

Spotlight on Green Arrow

Mike Phillips — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:00:59 +0000

In time for this week’s debut of Arrow season 7, we want to remind you about our book Moving Target: The History and Evolution of Green Arrow, by Richard Gray, covering all aspects of the archer’s history.… [more]

Alan Moore’s Marvelman, Part 2: Welcome to the Real World

James Kelly — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:00:59 +0000

What if Marvelman woke up in the real world? That was the simple and enticing high-concept that Alan Moore wished to explore when he began to write his graphic novel Marvelman. In the hands of a great writer something as simple as “Superman landing in the Soviet Union” can be developed into something profound and thought-provoking. On the surface, Moore’s premise can sound simple and a desire to bring more realism into the superhero genre. [more]

Visuals and Styles: The Differences, The Similarities, and The Necessities

Jarrett Mazza — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 18:00:05 +0000

There is nothing like opening a fresh comic book and flipping through its glossy pages and seeing artwork that captivates you on several different levels. However, this method is not only captivating because it gives… [more]

Smorgasbord #31: The Mad Machinations of Mr. Miller

Tom Shapira — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:00:47 +0000

Tom and Shawn talk Hollywood as a new Crow movie is brought up, Captain America: Civil War gets its first trailer, and Iron Fist becomes a Schrodinger-like phenomenon. In actual comics talk, Frank Miller promises more Dark Knight… [more]

Batman #1—The Ultimate Batman Comic

James Kelly — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:00:57 +0000

Batman #1—The Ultimate Batman Comic" title="Batman #1—The Ultimate Batman Comic" style="float:left;" />Batman's co-creator Bill Finger crafted in 32 pages every single tone and approach to his character that would follow in 75 years. Batman #1 is the single greatest Batman comic ever produced. [more]

The Super-Heroics of Miller and Moore Part 7: Legacy

James Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 18:00:37 +0000

Alan Moore and Frank Miller’s Impact on Comics Commercially The legacy and influence an artist has on all who follow him/her is always surprising. Some artists take a great work as an inspiration to try… [more]

Theorizing about the Joker in All Seriousness

Debarghya Sanyal — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 12:00:55 +0000

And it’s not that easy. One thing becomes clear as I go about snooping on the Man Who Laughs – you cannot quite ‘come to know’ the Joker. You can read about him, theorise all… [more]

Brian’s Comic Book Grab Bag: Ms. Mystic Deathwatch 2000 Volume 1 #3

Stuart Warren — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:00:08 +0000

Ms. Mystic Deathwatch 2000 Volume 1 #3" title="Brian’s Comic Book Grab Bag: Ms. Mystic Deathwatch 2000 Volume 1 #3" style="float:left;" />This Christmas my brother gave me a booster pack of random, non-sequential issues from a variety of popular comic book titles that syndicated in the late eighties to mid nineties. The nineties was a time… [more]

In Praise of Bad Batman

Greg Carpenter — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 12:00:26 +0000

“Bless me Father Jack, for I have sinned. It’s been . . . well, this is my first confession. Actually, I’m not even Catholic.” Father Jack puffed on a cigar and squinted. “Well, this ain’t… [more]

On the Star Trek Peter Pan Records of 1975-1976 (Batch Two)

Julian Darius — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:25 +0000

Yesterday, we discussed the Star Trek stories produced by Peter Pan Records, including the first three stories. Today, we continue that discussion. “The Time Stealer” “The Time Stealer,” the first track on the second 12″… [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]