There are certain parts of the Batman mythos that are non-negotiables. Bruce Wayne has to be an orphan, for instance, he has to dress in a spooky costume to frighten superstitious and cowardly ...
An intent to tell a compelling story? Doubtful, as I don’t remember too many people clamoring for a sequel after the way the last one ended. A need to cash in on a hot property? Again unlikely, as I ...
Thank God this series is coming to a close. Don’t get me wrong, it had its moments. While the sequel to DC vs Vampires has long given up any attempt at horror, it was occasionally entertaining as ...
Batman comics have been running for almost a century now, with decades upon decades of new villains, new Robins, and an ever evolving sense of who the Caped Crusader is. Despite all this, there’s ...
Welcome back my fellow historians! In this month’s issue of New History, we’re tackling a time and events I’m slightly more familiar with. The founding of the JL, The Teen Titans, heck, maybe even a ...
When I first started writing comics reviews for this lovely website nearly a year ago, I sat down with a cup of Irish Breakfast tea and asked myself a crucial question: What makes a great Batman comic ...
With the premiere of James Gunn’s “Superman†mere days away, we find ourselves squarely in the midst of one of the most anticipatory weeks in the recent memories of DC fans. Gunn and company will ...
So, this wasn’t on the docket. But after reading it, I asked if I could review it because I think this comic is a good example of what horror can be like in this form of entertainment, having been ...
The Quiet Man is on a quest for revenge, and the Dynamic Duo are caught in the middle of it. They will definitely won’t be able to watch a movie while this guy is rampaging through Gotham. Last ...
The Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice issue of Empire Magazine is on sale today, but I had the pleasure of reading the iPad edition last night. There’s lots of great info that I’ve covered on Batman ...
Local politics are in the news this week here in good old NYC. The sun is blazing, the humidity is oppressing, but nothing can stop motivated New Yorkers from getting out there and doing their boring ...
Happy anniversary! No, not an anniversary of mine. Not an anniversary of yours either, although if you are celebrating an anniversary by all means, happy anniversary. No, the anniversary I’m talking ...