superheroes

‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ Stands Out in a Glut of Comic Book Films

‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ Stands Out in a Glut of Comic Book Films

Marvel Studios recognized that by mining other genres through the superhero lens, it could continue to keep comic book films fresh and entertaining to audiences and sidestep the constant predictions of imminent superhero fatigue.

Losses, Journeys, and Ascensions: ‘The Life of Captain Marvel #5’

Losses, Journeys, and Ascensions: ‘The Life of Captain Marvel #5’

Carol Danvers life will never be the same. That's a good thing.

Jean Grey Exercises the Power of Emotional Intelligence in ‘X-men Red #11’

The Animated ‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ Is Still the Only Bat-Film That Gets It

The Animated ‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ Is Still the Only Bat-Film That Gets It

Despite a long history of live action films with wildly varying tones, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is still the only theatrically released Bat-film to truly understand the character and how best to build a story around him.

On Melodrama and Family Ties in Marvel’s ‘X-Men: The Exterminated #1’

How Marvel’s ‘X-men: First Class’ Classed Up the X-men Films

Bar Fights, Final Journeys, and Dystopian Futures in Marvel’s ‘Dead Man Logan #1’

Jon Morris’ ‘The League of Regrettable Sidekicks’ Is Itself a Victim of Questionable Standards

Jon Morris’ ‘The League of Regrettable Sidekicks’ Is Itself a Victim of Questionable Standards

Mere mediocrity on the part of the superhero sidekicks doesn't seem a high enough bar for inclusion in a tome such as The League of Regrettable Sidekicks.

A Journey of Damned Souls (to a Point) In Marvel’s ‘Weapon X #26’

Behind Every Superhero Is One of These Clowns: ‘The League of Regrettable Sidekicks’

Behind Every Superhero Is One of These Clowns: ‘The League of Regrettable Sidekicks’

Many of Jon Morris's characters in The League of Regrettable Sidekicks are proven to be a reflection of their times not only culturally but in terms of the evolution of the genre, as well.

An Uncanny Deconstruction of Superheroes in ‘Uncanny X-men #1’

Class, Clones, and Killer Robots in Marvel Comics’ ‘X-23 #6’

Class, Clones, and Killer Robots in Marvel Comics’ ‘X-23 #6’

The family dynamics between Laura and Gabby are on full display in X-23 #6, but not much else.