Michael D. Stewart

Would be beatnik and comics critic Michael D. Stewart has been a freelance writer, pr consultant, loan officer and private detective. He currently spends his days as a marketing executive and his nights prowling the mean keys of his laptop.
On the Edge of Hell’s Kitchen in a Cramped Hallway: New York Comic Con 2014
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On the Edge of Hell’s Kitchen in a Cramped Hallway: New York Comic Con 2014

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 / 7 November 2014
What was it like? We return to the scene of the crime, in this case NYCC 2014, where Michael D. Stewart writes, "I have a confession. I like New York Comic Con. But I don’t love it."
The Psycho in a Batsuit is My Friend: “Batman #30”
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The Psycho in a Batsuit is My Friend: “Batman #30”

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 / 21 April 2014
I find myself growing tired of Zero Year, a yearlong story that has come after two other lengthy storyarcs. I’m especially tired after lines like this: “Gentlemen, meet my friend…the ‘$%$^! psycho in a batsuit.’
Why Can’t I Quit You and Other Pop Culture References: Buffy Season 10 #1
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Why Can’t I Quit You and Other Pop Culture References: Buffy Season 10 #1

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 / 1 April 2014
Cultural identity, sexuality, female empowerment, good versus evil, corruption of power, high school, these are just some of the more academic topics that we critics have used to frame discussions of the Chosen One and her friends.
Don’t sing me ‘Tokyo Moon’ while I’m drowning: “Batman #29”
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Don’t sing me ‘Tokyo Moon’ while I’m drowning: “Batman #29”

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 / 18 March 2014
One word that describes Batman #29 is cinematic. But that’s the only word you’d get.
The Postmodern Mr. Knight, Or How to Juxtapose the Craziness of Moon Knight
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The Postmodern Mr. Knight, Or How to Juxtapose the Craziness of Moon Knight

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 / 10 March 2014
Call it off-beat. Call it postmodern and ironic. Whatever it is, Marvel has captured a tone that emphasizes the day-to-day nuances of superheroes juxtaposed with the craziness of super heroics…
Taking a Break for Commercials: “Batman #28”
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Taking a Break for Commercials: “Batman #28”

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 / 24 February 2014
Just as Zero Year’s second chapter was beginning to pick up momentum and move beyond the essential, there’s a pause for Batman #28 to flash forward to the near future.
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A Wasted Opportunity: “Detective #27”

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 / 22 January 2014
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A Frank Understanding of Sexual Awakening: “Sex Criminals #1”

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 / 2 October 2013
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Batwoman: Unhappily Ever After

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 / 13 September 2013
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In Support of a Vast Scope: “American Vampire: Anthology”

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 / 6 September 2013
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The Perfect Pattern: “Batman #23”

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 / 19 August 2013
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The Power of Nostalgia: “Burn the Orphanage #1”

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 / 14 August 2013