Author: Scott William Foley
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Aquaman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
I happen to really dig Aquaman. Peter David’s unprecedented run on the title in the early ’90s won me over due to the sheer originality and complexity of character, and I’ve followed the character ever since. Of course, as he does with everything he touches, Geoff Johns returned Aquaman to his classic greatness while keeping…
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Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Wonder Woman is nothing if not a contradiction. She is warrior of peace, after all. She absolutely believes in truth and justice, yet she will fight to the death in pursuit of those things. This complexity of character, an attribute that has always accompanied Wonder Woman, came especially to the forefront during Brian Azzarello’s masterful time…
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The Flash: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic Book) Review
You may remember I went a little goo-goo for DC Universe: Rebirth #1. I’m very happy to say that The Flash: Rebirth #1 is a can’t-miss connection to that seminal issue. The first several pages establish Barry Allen’s character and background in case anyone is new to the title. But then Wally West appears exactly as it…
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Batman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Now fully into the DC’s “Rebirth” movement, you just knew I’d have to check out Batman: Rebirth #1. I’ve been reading the collected editions of Scott Snyder’s masterful Batman run, so when I heard someone named Tom King was taking over the title, I honestly felt as though he probably would not live up to…
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Green Arrow: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Green Arrow is a character I’ve always really enjoyed when appearing in the Justice League books. At times I’ve even felt compelled to read his solo title, especially when Smith, Meltzer, and Lemire were at the helm. More often than not, though, I just follow him from afar. One major thing drew me to his…
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Superman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
As you can tell, I’m all in on DC’s “Rebirth” initiative. I actually went into the comic book shop again today — making it two weeks in a row — and bought THREE single issue comic books. It’s been well over ten years since that’s happened. The book I felt most excited to purchase? Superman:…
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Star Wars: Bloodline by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
Written by Claudia Gray, I hoped Bloodline would equal or even surpass her wonderfully engaging Star Wars book entitled Lost Stars. I’m sorry to say that it didn’t. Bloodline is good, but it’s not great. It features a forty-something Senator Leia Organa. She is nearing the end of her career as a senator, and happily…
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DC Universe: Rebirth #1 – A Longer Than Intended Reaction
I’ll be honest with you, when I first heard about DC Universe: Rebirth, I didn’t think much of it. I’m 39 and I’ve read DC comics since about the age of 3. I’ve always loved my Super Friends, but yet another “event” failed to engage my interest this time around. That is, until DC executed…
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If You’re Looking For the Heroic Anakin Skywalker
If you’re like me, the film version of Anakin Skywalker never quite lived up to his legendary status referred to in the original Star Wars movies. He was supposedly a leader of men, a great Jedi, and a cunning warrior. The three prequel movies failed to give us an opportunity to know the character in…
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To Honor Darwyn Cooke
Cancer steals those we love on an alarmingly regular basis. Some of those victims we love because they are friends or family; others we love because we admire their artistic ingenuity. Reports are breaking that we lost one such artist this morning – Darwyn Cooke. He was only 53. If you’re unfamiliar with Darwyn Cooke,…
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