Having a Point Other Than Narrative
From Al Hartley to Tom King, Archie, Batman, Spider-Man, the X-Men, Andy Capp, a comic has to get to a point eventually or the diminishing returns and lack of believable consequence make us shut off.
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Don’t Keep Perspective, Pursue Perspective
How did the Comics Code leading to an inability to sell massage wands or tampons leading to adult Colossus waiting for Kitty Pryde to turn fourteen to date her, turn into Zatanna performing stage shows with men dressed as the real life rapists of her friends, in comics that still can’t sell tampons?
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Doomsday Clock #12: Hope is the North Star
Doomsday Clock #12
The wait is over and Doomsday Clock #12 (Johns, Frank, Sinclair, Leigh) is available today. SPOILERS AHEAD for an event that will surely go down as one of the most well-crafted superhero events in the history of comics.
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“Where’s My Show?”: Cancellations And New Shows Coming
The following is a list of genre shows that have been canceled since January 1, 2019. No doubt you will already be aware of some but you might also find some surprises! Also…some interesting new series premiering between now and the end of the first quarter of 2020.
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Deathbringer #1: Take Weapon, Point and Destroy
Deathbringer #1
Deathbringer #1 (Quinn, Peeples, Prianto) wasn’t my favorite of the introductory one-shots, but with decent art and good writing, it was still an enjoyable experience.
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Annihilation Scourge: Silver Surfer #1
Annihilation Scourge: Silver Surfer #1
Annihilation Scourge: Silver Surfer #1 (Abnett, Davidson, Milla): Well can we just keep it real here? If Dan Abnett’s name is on a comic you already know you’re in for a good time
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NEWS WATCH: ComiXology Originals Announces IN THE FLOOD Written & Illustrated by Ray Fawkes
ComiXology Originals Announces In the Flood Comixology announces an original graphic novel IN THE FLOOD, a haunting story of love & loss from Ray Fawkes available December 18th
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Annihilation Scourge: Nova #1: Shellshock and Spacemen
Annihilation Scourge: Nova #1
Annihilation Scourge: Nova #1 (Rosenberg, Roberson) does an excellent job adding some true human elements to an otherwise outlandish yet fun story.
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The Scarab #1: This Bug Will Squash You
The Scarab #1
The Scarab #1 (Hopeless, Williams II, Colwell): As far as Infected One-Shots go, this one was fantastic!
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Martian Manhunter #10 (of 12): Cleaning Out My Closet
Through Carnage to Joy
Go deep inside the mind of an alien in Martian Manhunter #10 (Orlando, Rossmo, Plascencia)! Can J’onn J’onzz triumph over his innermost demons to gain the psychic strength necessary to defeat the monstrous Charnn?!
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Psi-Lords #7: Calm Like A Bomb
Psi-Lords #7
Psi-Lords #7 (Van Lente, Guedes) The end seems to be nigh as Nihilo the Vampire Star system draws nearer to the Earth!
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Batman/Superman #4: Secret Six Revealed
Batman/Superman #4
Batman/Superman #4 (Williamson, Marquez, Sanchez) The Batman Who Laughs is genuinely a credible threat and things are looking dire for the DC Universe after this amazing issue!
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