Comic Book Resources

Batgirl #5

December 10th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza

The Batman corner of the DC Universe gets kinda cozy and more than a little bit awkward in this issue as Batman and Robin -- Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne -- cross paths with the new Batgirl.

Batman/Doc Savage Special #1

November 11th, 2009 | By Chad Nevett

A typical team-up special that follows the format to a tee, which is disappointing from a writer of Brian Azzarello’s skill.

World's Finest #1

October 29th, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza

The DC Universe has frequently embraced the concept of legacy, frequently using old names in new ways to keep a brand alive or to spawn new ideas. "World's Finest" returns from the idea bin with a fresh team-up and a load of fun.

Batgirl #2

September 16th, 2009 | By Chad Nevett

Pacing problems make this a difficult book to read despite its interesting characters and good art.

Batgirl #1

August 21st, 2009 | By Doug Zawisza

Barbara Gordon is in the new "Batgirl" comic. Is she wearing the cowl? I promise not to spoil it, but will give you my assessment of the issue.

Captain America Theater of War: To Soldier On #1

August 16th, 2009 | By Timothy Callahan

Cap hits Iraq, and though the message of the story is clear, it's not a simple tale of heroic inspiration.

When Words Collide

Mon, February 8th | Timothy Callahan

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. [more...]

One Fan's Opinion

Fri, February 5th | Erik Larsen

This week, Erik looks at the ramifications of Apple's recently-announced iPad for the worlds of both print and digital comics, and tries to put the divide between the two media into perspective. [more...]

The Buy Pile

Thu, February 4th | Hannibal Tabu

It's easy to have a good week when only one book really annoys and the rest are filled with mud-splattered legends, a blood-splattered anti-hero, Chinese super military men, Tony Stark in crisis and a return to Milestone. [more...]