Timothy Callahan
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When Words Collide - 2/08
Mon, February 8th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books
Tim stops time to look closely at the Daredevil work of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, this week through the lens of the four panel sequence that comprises the epic run's opening page. Comic book realism, exposed.
When Words Collide - 2/01
Mon, February 1st, 2010 | Category: Comic Books
This week Tim begins a three-part look at Brian Michael Bendis' greatest comic book work to date in his run on "Daredevil" while providing a bit of backstory on his personal interest in the superstar writer's rise to prominence.
When Words Collide - 1/25
Mon, January 25th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books
This week, Tim considers Matt Fraction's twenty-six issue run on "Punisher War Journal," the writer's first foray into mainstream superheroics, and thinks about the series' unlikely convergence with Shakespeare and Tom Stoppard.
When Words Collide - 1/18
Mon, January 18th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books
This week, TIm concludes his in-depth look at comic book archetypes as author Steven Withrow returns to discuss the superhero pantheon, looking at the essence of characters like Captain America, Batman and even Blue Beetle.
When Words Collide - 1/11
Mon, January 11th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books
Tim is joined by author Steven Withrow this week for part one of a lengthy conversation on the superhero archetype, discussing why characters like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man matter so much more than the others.
When Words Collide - 1/04
Mon, January 4th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books
At long last, the wait is over! Tim celebrates the end of 2009 by sharing his picks for the Top 10 Comics of the Decade, including celebrated works from Grant Morrison, Alan Moore, Chris Ware, Matt Fraction and many other creators.
When Words Collide - 12/28
Mon, December 28th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
What do "Batman: Year 100," "Planetary," "Walking Dead," "Immortal Iron Fist," and "The Human Target" all have in common? They're some of the Best Comics of the Decade, but they didn't quite make Tim's Top 10 list. The countdown begins!
When Words Collide - 12/21
Mon, December 21st, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
The year is coming to a close so it's only appropriate that Tim takes some time this week to talk about "Batman and Robin," "Scalped," "Scott Pilgrim" and other titles as he runs through his choices for the Ten Best Comics of 2009.
When Words Collide - 12/14
Mon, December 14th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Looking back at what is one of the best comics of the last decade, Timothy explores manga, allegory, and war in the sophisticated retelling of the classic Astro Boy story "Greatest Robot on Earth," "Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka."
When Words Collide - 12/07
Mon, December 7th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Tim thinks about all the new characters from the last several decades who haven't stuck around all that long, and explains why the likes of Wolverine, Deadpool, and the Endless managed to make an impact while others haven't.
When Words Collide - 11/30
Mon, November 30th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
As the end of the decade fast approaches, Tim reflects on Frank Miller's apocalyptic "Dark Knight Strikes Again" and Grant Morrison's also-apocalyptic "Final Crisis," and explains why one is so much better than the other.
When Words Collide - 11/23
Mon, November 23rd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
As we enter the holiday season and prepare ourselves for the mad dash to the shopping centers, Tim provides the perfect gift guide of comic book collected editions for the most important person in your life: you.
When Words Collide - 11/16
Mon, November 16th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Reflecting on some of the major comic book events of the past decade, Tim discusses the good - and not-so-good - when it comes to Grant Morrison's popular yet controversial run as the writer of "New X-Men."
When Words Collide - 11/09
Mon, November 9th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
While organizing and sorting through his comic book collection, Tim unearths a rare comic-related artifact from decades ago and reminds us all that comic books and classrooms didn't always mix.
When Words Collide - 11/02
Mon, November 2nd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
As promised last week, Tim takes on the comics of Warren Ellis, ranking the likes of "Stormwatch/The Authority," "Astonishing X-Men," "Global Frequency," and "Desolation Jones," in the Warren Ellis Top 10.
When Words Collide - 10/26
Mon, October 26th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
It seems as though every new Wednesday gives us yet another major Geoff Johns comic book, so this week Tim reflects back on the absolute best Geoff Johns comics of all time...and his list doesn't just stop at the Top 10 picks.
When Words Collide - 10/20
Tue, October 20th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
This week, Tim takes a good long look at the first volume of Alan Moore's "Absolute Promethea," talks about the collection's place in the Absolute pantheon, and revels in the astounding artwork of J. H. Williams III.
When Words Collide - 10/12
Mon, October 12th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Tim revisits John Byrne's '80s Superman revamp and considers how the reimagining of an icon worked as a gateway to the DCU and what its legacy is today, after all the changes Byrne made seem to have been undone.
When Words Collide - 10/05
Mon, October 5th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
This week, Tim cracks open the immense, oversized collection by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons, "The Life and Times of Martha Washington in the Twenty-First Century," and considers - among other things - the trouble with Martha.
When Words Collide - 9/28
Mon, September 28th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books
Tim digs into his personal archive and unearths a piece of comic book journalism that hasn't yet been seen online. Ever wonder about how Apocalypse replaced the Owl? Or about Nightcrawler's peculiar parentage? Read on, true believer...
The Lone Ranger #20
Sun, February 7th, 2010 | Category: Review
A sparse issue, but a good one, as the story builds in intensity.
Torch #5
Sun, February 7th, 2010 | Category: Review
If this issue were a children's storybook, it would be called "Too Many Torches!"
Marvel Heartbreakers #1
Fri, February 5th, 2010 | Category: Review
Not everything in this comic is a masterpiece, but it's the best holiday-themed special I've read in years.
Deadman Wonderland Volume 1
Fri, February 5th, 2010 | Category: Review
Nightmarish, but, like a nightmare, the pieces don't fit together cleanly.
William F. Nolan's Logan's Run Last Day #1
Fri, February 5th, 2010 | Category: Review
Logan begins his run, in this adaptation of the original novel.
Cable #23
Thu, February 4th, 2010 | Category: Review
This time-hopping series is still not only going nowhere, it's circling back on itself.
Siege #2
Tue, February 2nd, 2010 | Category: Review
Asgard is under siege. Like it says in the title.
Astro City: The Dark Age Book Four #1
Sun, January 31st, 2010 | Category: Review
Every issue of this series is well-crafted, and this is no exception, but the story of the brothers Williams has gone on far too long.
Amazing Spider-Man #619
Sat, January 30th, 2010 | Category: Review
Silvermane! Mysterio! Marcos Martin! Three cheers for another good "Spidey" issue.
Superman: Secret Origin #4
Sat, January 30th, 2010 | Category: Review
In what might by Gary Frank's best-looking Superman comic yet, we get new origin for the Parasite and more.
Ms. Marvel #49
Sat, January 30th, 2010 | Category: Review
Sana Takeda's airy artistry doesn't do much with Brian Reed's limp plot and dialogue.
Robocop #1
Sat, January 30th, 2010 | Category: Review
This comic book sequel to the Verhoeven film reaches at that connection, but not much else.
Captain America: Reborn #6
Tue, January 26th, 2010 | Category: Review
A satisfying conclusion, finally, to a series that had lost its momentum.
Starman #81
Thu, January 21st, 2010 | Category: Review
A worthy epilogue to the legendary Robinson "Starman" run.
Dark Wolverine #82
Thu, January 21st, 2010 | Category: Review
In the midst of a "Siege," Daken does some stabbin'. But his victim isn't necessarily who you'd expect.
Spider-Woman #5
Wed, January 20th, 2010 | Category: Review
This is some austere, beautiful stuff, and it's sure to work even better in the collected edition.
Wolverine: Weapon X #9
Wed, January 20th, 2010 | Category: Review
"Insane in the Brain" concludes, and Logan may or may not live to tell the tale. (Actually, who am I kidding? Of course he lives! He's Wolverine.)
Mighty Avengers #33
Wed, January 20th, 2010 | Category: Review
Reality punches are thrown. Bad stuff happens. And the Mighty Avengers live to tell the tale.
Hulk #19
Wed, January 20th, 2010 | Category: Review
A mere fragment of a larger story, but Loeb and McGuinness give us another fun installment of this series.
The Unwritten #9
Mon, January 18th, 2010 | Category: Review
A prison break! Tragedy! Sadness! Another good installment of Vertigo's "Harry Potter" pastiche.
