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Detective Comics #871: Analyzing an Opening Scene, Part Three

Nikolai Fomich — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:00:38 +0000

Though all this information can be inferred, what the black pin signifies is not explicitly stated on page one, and so readers are encouraged to turn the page to learn more. Page two is an… [more]

Detective Comics #871: Analyzing an Opening Scene, Part Two

Nikolai Fomich — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:00:05 +0000

The final page of the opening scene, page three, is a splash page. In fact, the boy literally emerges from the depths with a splash. This splash page is effective in part because it follows… [more]

Detective Comics #871: Analyzing an Opening Scene, Part One

Nikolai Fomich — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:00:40 +0000

Several years ago, I received a rejection letter from 2000AD in the mail for a story I had pitched called “The Colorblind Cannibal”. In the letter was a brief note explaining that the story didn’t… [more]

Dark Days, Dark Nights and Taking DC Continuity to the Nth Degree

Dave Whittaker — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:01:58 +0000

Dark Days, Dark Nights and Taking DC Continuity to the Nth Degree" title="Dark Days, Dark Nights and Taking DC Continuity to the Nth Degree" style="float:left;" />Thirty-two years ago DC attempted to bring order to their continuity through the process of subtraction. Thus was born Crisis On Infinite Earths. Ever since then, however, DC has constantly attempted to bring back the… [more]

Smorgasbord #66: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby

Tom Shapira — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:51:28 +0000

It’s Tom’s turn to drive down Fury Road as we discuss Zack Snyder’s recent tragedy and the uglier side of fandom, a new power couple rising in the industry, the August Previews bringing us unintentional… [more]

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Hobos and Tramps, Cross-eyed Mosquitoes and Bowlegged Ants…” Loving That Joker… But Which One?

Dave Whittaker — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:00:42 +0000

I love The Joker. However I’m not oblivious to how problematic that kind of admiration can be. Recently I have had cause to reflect on this even more. Particularly in light of two things. The… [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]

Batman #1—The Ultimate Batman Comic

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

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About Face: Character and Portrayal in Snyder’s Batman

Dave Whittaker — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:00:23 +0000

Batman" title="About Face: Character and Portrayal in Snyder’s Batman" style="float:left;" />DC’s decision to essentially relaunch and, therefore, reboot its output three years ago met with as much praise as it did criticism. Despite proceeding in the wake of Grant Morrison’s seven year labyrinthine run, one… [more]

Smorgasbord #4: Civil War, the Musical

Tom Shapira — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:00:58 +0000

It’s a busy post NYCC season as Shawn and Tom make their through a heap of news and declarations: new Marvel Comics events, the cancellation of the Fantastic Four, Vertigo’s expended line, Captain America 3 rumors, and… [more]

Don’t Ignore the Art: Reviewing and Commenting on Comics, Part 2

Forrest Helvie — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Line Work (Pencils / Brushwork) One of the first things I look at when opening up a comic is the style that’s being used. Is it more lifelike (realistic) or cartoonish (iconic)? Scott McCloud discusses… [more]

Scott Snyder: Then and Now

Harry Edmundson-Cornell — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 11:00:56 +0000

I was slow to the Scott Snyder game, I’ll admit it. Back when the hyper popular writer started Batman I was only vaguely aware of his existence. As his run continued I started to read… [more]

Review: Superman Unchained #1

Markisan Naso — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 16:44:55 +0000

Superman Unchained #1" title="Review: Superman Unchained #1" style="float:left;" />Superman Unchained #1 Written by Scott Snyder Art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair Letters by Sal Cipriano Published by DC Comics Review by Markisan Naso Rating: 6 (of 10) SPOILERS! When I… [more]

What Makes for a Great Joker Story: In Defense of Batman #17

Forrest Helvie — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:00:21 +0000

Batman #17" title="What Makes for a Great Joker Story: In Defense of Batman #17" style="float:left;" />Recently, I wrote a review on Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Batman #17—the much-anticipated finale for the “Death of the Family” story arc, and I gave it a solid “10.” (I’ll spare the details as… [more]

That Cowardly and Superstitious Batman, That Heartlessly Persecuted Joker: On Batman #17

Colin Smith — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:00:04 +0000

Batman #17" title="That Cowardly and Superstitious Batman, That Heartlessly Persecuted Joker: On Batman #17" style="float:left;" />Well, why doesn’t the Batman simply kill the Joker? You’d think the answer would be obvious. Yet fans the blogosphere over appear quite flummoxed, if not dangerously apoplectic, about the matter. The Joker can’t be… [more]

The Trouble With a Mask

Mike Greear — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:00:48 +0000

“The trouble with a mask is it never changes.” – Charles Bukowski So, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Batman #13 re-introduced The Joker, who we last saw having his face removed by Dollmaker before going… [more]

How Digital Comics Change How We Read Comics

Logan Ludwig — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:05 +0000

An early warning, I’m going to be talking about Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Batman #5 in this article and I will be spoiling some of what it does. If you want to go into… [more]

Deconstructing Batman and Robin: The Grayson Foils, Part 3

Cody Walker — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:23 +0000

Batman and Robin: The Grayson Foils, Part 3" title="Deconstructing Batman and Robin: The Grayson Foils, Part 3" style="float:left;" />The first six issues of Grant Morrison’s Batman and Robin expertly put Dick Grayson in a position that readers weren’t used to seeing him in – one of vulnerability. The normally confident Grayson approaches heroism… [more]