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Miracleman, Chapter 5 (Cont.)
We’ve begun looking at chapter five of Alan Moore’s Miracleman and examined its reference to the 1981 Brixton riots. We now continue our look at this story, originally printed in Warrior #6 (Oct 1982), which concludes Miracleman’s… [more]
John Carter Vs. Superman
With the recent release of the Disney film John Carter (which may or may not still be in theaters by the time you read this piece, judging by the film’s reviews) it seems pertinent to… [more]
Jimmy Corrigan and the Smartest Deconstruction of the Superhero in the World
When dealing with 20th-century novels, James Joyce’s Ulysses is arguably the most significant work in terms of its influence on writers who would follow in the modern and postmodern traditions.
Deconstructing Batman & Robin: A Game of Villainy, Part 2
While the Black Glove doesn’t actually make an appearance until later in the series, the presence of Dr. Hurt can be felt in the very first issue as Batman throws the Joker into a dumpster… [more]
Miracleman, Chapter 5, and the Brixton Riots
Last time, we began our examination of chapter five of Alan Moore’s Miracleman. Originally printed in Warrior #6 (Oct 1982), it concludes Miracleman’s fight with Kid Miracleman and marks the midpoint of Book One.
The Adventures of Tintin in Critical Controversy
It is commonly held that the United States helped create the comics art and literary genre; however, what is often overlooked is the significant comics community thriving in Europe during these early years, particularly in… [more]
Deconstructing Batman & Robin: A Game of Villainy, Part 1
While Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne were busy learning how to adjust to their new identities, a secret war was being waged between Dr. Thomas Hurt and the Joker.
On Michael Fleisher and Russ Heath’s Jonah Hex Story, “The Last Bounty Hunter”
It’s not just great artists who steal.
Miracleman, Chapter 5: “Fallen Angels, Forgotten Thunder”
Having introduced Miracleman and discussed its first, second, third, and fourth chapters, as well as the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit,” we now turn to chapter five of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, which concludes the hero’s first… [more]
Life on Another Planet: Because the Options Here Don’t Look Great
The notion of discovering intelligent life on another planet and discovering new worlds in space might initially seem to be an exciting field of exploration rife with optimism.
On Wally Wood and Stan Lee’s Daredevil #7
The years steam past, the comics pile up, and the canon for any single moment of time soon collapses to a ridiculously over-simplified, back-of-a-Trivial-Pursuit-card answer.
Miracleman, Chapter 4: “Dragons” (Cont.)
Last time, we began discussing the fourth chapter of Alan Moore’s Miracleman. This time, we conclude our look at that chapter.
Pluralistic Pulp
Like most writers, I enjoy seeing one of my assertions independently confirmed by a critic working in a parallel vein.
Grant Morrison’s All-Star Superman: Science Fiction or Science Fiction Appropriated?
Like traditional literature, graphic novels and comics approach the science fiction genre in a variety of different ways, and this should come as no surprise given the various approaches to sequential art in the United… [more]
On Alan Moore’s WildC.A.T.s
Alan Moore doesn’t even slum it like the rest of us do.
Miracleman, Chapter 4: “Dragons”
Having introduced Miracleman and discussed its first, second, and third chapters, as well as the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit,” we now turn to chapter four of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, in which the hero has his… [more]
The Adaptation of Daredevil into Film, Part 2
As described briefly in the previous article, Frank Miller had chosen to recreate Daredevil as a gritty, crime-film-influenced narrative.
On the Sgt. Rock Story “Head Count,” by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert
Camus defined a rebel as a man who says no, and that’s exactly what Warrant Sergeant Hugh Thompson was on Saturday, 16 March 1968, when his helicopter flew over the Vietnamese village of My Lai.
“The Yesterday Gambit,” Part 4
We’ve introduced Alan Moore’s Miracleman interlude from Warrior #4, “The Yesterday Gambit,” and examined its first, second, and third segments. We now turn to its final segment, illustrated by Steve Dillon, in which Miracleman and Warpsmith return… [more]
The Adaptation of Daredevil into Film, Part 1
In any comic book adaptation, there are people who will criticize the film’s translation from the original comic book.
How Digital Comics Change How We Read Comics
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.
On Eloise de Montgri, by Hermann
Please do be aware: spoilers.
“The Yesterday Gambit,” Part 3
We’ve introduced Alan Moore’s Miracleman interlude from Warrior #4, “The Yesterday Gambit,” and examined its first and second segments. We now turn to its third segment, illustrated by Alan Davis, in which Miracleman and Warpsmith revisit… [more]
A “Redundant” Justice League: An Analysis of DC’s New 52 in Light of Umberto Eco’s Theory of Narrative Redundancy
It can be argued that Justice League, the flagship title of DC’s “New 52,” is predominantly a narrative of images.
The Evolving Symmetry of Locke and Key
If there is one thing just brutally asymmetrical to the series Locke and Key is how overwhelmingly overlooked it is.