Author: Norman Robinson
Anyone that has played poker knows that the Jokers are usually for home games only; otherwise, they are removed during a real poker game. In DC Comics, however, the Joker is probably the most popular villain ever created and has been showcased everywhere. The latest buzz is...
The roar of a Harley is a very distinct sound. You feel like it is inside the vehicle with you as one passes by during a traffic jam. Its power is inherent and obvious to all around. Harley has become a brand name that owning one hint...
Shang-Chi was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. He first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 (The Hands of Shang-Chi Master of Kung Fu). Later on, in the series, Paul Gulacy took over the visual art of Shang-Chi and left no doubt he was patterned...
It seems Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8 is going to be at the top of the Bronze Age scrum for the remainder of the year. Last month, it was the top dog. This issue is the first Spider-Man black costume. Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8 was created by Jim Shooter (script) and Michael...
The first female Hulk was also the last Marvel superhero created by the late, great Stan Lee. He only wrote the first issue and that was Stan's last superhero at Marvel. Accordingly, Stan says he "created her to craft a smart female hero who also had the Hulk's brute strength. Though it has been said...
The Swamp Thing gets no love from Warner Bros., not these days. After one, exceptional episode and rave reviews they decide to, yep cancel the series. The shocking news hit fans like an olfactory assault by a Louisianna Bayou. Apparently, the showrunners producers, director, and actors were...
Space is all the rage nowadays, I attribute it to the success of Guardians of the Galaxy. After all, like James Gunn, or hate James Gunn he created two good movies. I might even go so far as to say great movies from a sci-fi standpoint. Both...
Today is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the greatest sea landing and assault in the history of the world. The men and women who fought WWII had the kind of grit and determination needed. To call them The Greatest Generation is to simply underwhelm; they...
The father of all modern superheroes has great powers far beyond those of mere mortals. You know the catchphrase, "Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound! "Look Up in the sky!" "It's a bird!" It's...
What do Venom, Doctor Voodoo, Elektra, Wolverine, Punisher, and Conan the Barbarian all have in common? They are part of the Savage Avengers written by Gerry Duggan with art from Mike Deodato Jr. The premise? These bloodthirsty heroes are brought together as the tip of the spear,...
