Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Before Batman stalked Gotham’s rooftops and long before Green Arrow fought crime with trick arrows, another mysterious vigilante prowled the night armed with a fedora, a gas gun, and a fierce determination to fight injustice. The Crimson Avenger may not be one of DC Comics’ best-known heroes today, but he occupies an important place in … Read More “The Crimson Avenger: DC’s Forgotten Pioneer of the Superhero Age” »
We are only about a year and a half into the new James Gunn and Peter Safran’s led DCU. This has included two television series and two movies: Superman and the recently released Supergirl. We are eagerly waiting to see how this new shared universe works out. How does Supergirl do in evaluating this project? … Read More “Supergirl Movie – Review” »
Few villains in the DC Comics universe are as strange—or as symbolically rich—as Clayface. Unlike most rogues, Clayface isn’t just one character, but a legacy name shared by multiple individuals across decades of storytelling. From a disfigured actor to shape-shifting monsters, Clayface has evolved into one of Batman’s most unique and tragic enemies. Origins: The Golden Age Debut … Read More “Clayface: The Many Faces of One of DC’s Most Tragic Villains” »
Marvel and DC Comics have always had a different vibe from each other. That difference changed over time but there was a very marked difference at the beginning. By this beginning, I’m referring to the 60s and 70s and even into the 80s. When a new villain was introduced in a Marvel comic, they became … Read More “The Original Difference Between Marvel and DC Comics” »
Terry Sloane – The Golden Age Visionary Terry Sloane was the original Mr. Terrific, debuting in Sensation Comics #1 in 1942. A child prodigy and Olympic-level athlete, he mastered martial arts and became a successful businessman at a young age. Despite his achievements, Sloane felt unfulfilled until he saved a woman from suicide. This inspired him to … Read More “Who is Mr. Terrific?” »
I have been waiting for a really good Superman movie for a long time. Superman Returns was a disappointment. Man of Steel was good but had some issues. Nowe we have been given James Gunn’s Superman. This is the Superman movie I have been waiting for. Like Man of Steel which kicked off the shared … Read More “Superman – Review” »
DC Comics, one of the most influential comic book publishers in history, has played a central role in shaping popular culture and the superhero genre. Its journey from a fledgling publisher in the 1930s to a cultural icon is rich with innovation, iconic characters, and reflection of global events like World War II. The Birth … Read More “The Origin and Early Impact of DC Comics” »
As I have shared before, I have recently returned to my love of comic collecting after a multi-decade break. I have decided to focus on DC Comics that are 1976 or earlier (with a few exceptions). I recently decided to share some of my love for these older DC Comics by starting a YouTube channel … Read More “The Comic Book Geek Video Channel” »
I recently re-read the classic mid-1980s comic maxi-series: Crisis on Infinite Earths. What I am going to talk about here is this comic series and not the recent animated movies (which I have not seen) or the Arrowverse crossover (which I have seen). It is difficult to overestimate the impact of Crisis. The original purpose … Read More “Crisis on Infinite Earths” »
Batman is no doubt one of DC’s most popular heroes. He is considered a part of DC’s trinity, alongside Superman and Wonder Woman. Batman was also one of the few superheroes to keep getting published after superheroes lost popularity after the Second World War. What many people today do not realize is that the Batman … Read More “Batman: Year One” »
I grew up collecting comics, in fact I think that I got my first comics at around the age of four. I started off with Our Army at War featuring Sgt Rock. I collected a lot of war comics and eventually expanded to superheroes. I collected comics well into my twenties and really only stopped … Read More “Collecting Comics” »
DC is slowly finding its way on the movie screen. There have been some rough ones but there have been some good ones as well. Here is how I would rank the top ten of the DC movies. 1. Dark Knight 2. Batman Begins 3. Dark Night Rises 4. Man of Steel 5. Suicide Squad … Read More “My Top Ten DC Movies” »
