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” »
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” »
I have been enjoying collecting some of the DC Archives Editions, especially the reprints from the golden age of comics. Some of my favourites are those of the Justice Society of America, which appeared in All Star Comics. The lineup of the JSA changed over the years. They lost members if they got their own … Read More “All Star Comics Vol. 7 – Review” »
I have started collecting the DC Archives hardcovers. These are reprints of classic DC (and Fawcett) comics. I’m especially interested in the golden age reprints (1930-40s). I recently got Superman Vol. 1, which reprints Superman 1-4. It is so fun to read these old stories and to reflect on all that has changed. For example, … Read More “Superman Vol. 1 – Review” »
I am very much enjoying the DC Archive Editions and so I decided to pick up All Star Comics Vol. 2. This includes reprints of All Star Comics nos. 7-10. While I really enjoy the Justice League of America, I will admit that I have especially been drawn to the Justice Society of America. They … Read More “All Star Comics: Vol. 2” »
I recently read my first DC Archives Edition and loved it so much that I picked up another one. This time I gave Superman a try. I really love these golden age stories. It was such a simpler time. I don’t think that it makes for bad stories just because they are different from today. … Read More “Superman: Vol. 3” »
I have always been drawn to what is called the golden age of comics, those comics published in the 1930s and 40s. Of course it is pretty hard to get copies of those comics. I believe the oldest comic I own is from the late 1950s. However DC has a collection of their comics, both … Read More “The Golden Age Flash: Vol. 2” »
