comic books

The Mystery of the ‘Bat-Man’

Batman’s 1939 debut ends with a “shocking” twist.

Jun 6 •

Daniel Sherrier

‘Thunderbolts*’ Rises to the Occasion

Team of losers creates a winner for the MCU.

May 9 •

Daniel Sherrier

Daredevil’s Best Story Is ‘Born Again’

It's also my favorite comic book storyline, period.

Apr 11 •

Daniel Sherrier

The Original Justice Society: Colorful Blank Slates

It began as a framing device …

Feb 28 •

Daniel Sherrier

Christmas in the Comics

The holidays come once every 12 issues.

Dec 20, 2024 •

Daniel Sherrier

‘The Penguin’ Marches to Respectability

Here he comes a-waddling.

Nov 29, 2024 •

Daniel Sherrier

When Superman Met Spider-Man

Crossovers just want to have fun.

Nov 15, 2024 •

Daniel Sherrier

DC’s Top Ten Stories: 1976-1980

Diamonds in the rough.

Oct 18, 2024 •

Daniel Sherrier

‘Joker’ and the Madness of Superfluous Sequels

They don’t get away with it a second time.

Oct 4, 2024 •

Daniel Sherrier

Superman and Self-Control

His greatest power was evident right from the start.

Sep 20, 2024 •

Daniel Sherrier

‘Caped Crusader’: A Fresh Take on the Earliest Batman

New cartoon brings the Dark Knight back to his 1939 roots.

Aug 9, 2024 •

Daniel Sherrier

‘Invincible’ and the Self-Contained Superhero Universe

A complete saga in a single series

Jul 19, 2024 •

Daniel Sherrier

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