NBA Finals Class SPUR-latives
June means two things—high school graduation and the NBA Finals. Chris Farago is handing out his Class SPUR-latives to recognize the best & worst thru the lens of peak dynastic San Antonio teams.
-
![]()
You Want Boston.
This year’s Celtics are more sweetiepies than Jordan-esque psychopaths. Not exactly cool. However, they’re by far the best team in the league for reasons folks don’t quite realize. Our EIC, Mark Britt, puts on his homer hat and breaks down why it’s time for you to get on the kelly green bandwagon.
-
![]()
How Hardware Made Me WOKE
Dwayne McDuffie and Denys Cowan used the tools of the people that were keeping them down and took on the entire system, shattering the glass ceiling in the process. Andrew Farago reflects on Milestone Comics.
-
![]()
Literary Larry Hama
My generation knows Larry Hama best as the guiding force behind G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the Marvel Comics series that launched in 1982 and was one of the publisher’s top sellers throughout the eighties. He’s a outstanding individual. Andrew Farago does a deep dive on the this pillar of comic books and pop culture.
-
![]()
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered + Nintendo Switch
It’s odd to be nostalgic now for the early to mid 90’s Star Wars era. A period that was once kinda considered the dark times due to most of the significant output taking place in the extended universe. Our resident Nintendo devotee, Ray Gabriel, finally tries out Star Wars: Dark Forces on the Switch. A game that was Rogue One before Rogue One.
NBA Finals Class SPUR-latives
Folks, June means it’s time for two things—high school graduation and the NBA Finals. To honor both, Chris Farago is handing out our Class Spur-latives to recognize the best and worst of Celtics and the Mavs through the lens of the dynastic San Antonio teams of the late nineties and early aughts. Quien es mas Manu? Stick around and find out.
Marvel Horror & Superheroes: Rise and fall of the Midnight Sons
Marvel did some wild shit in the 90's, including their first horror imprint, the Midnight Sons. Andreas Sandahl digs into the stacks to reminisce on this big 90’s reboot.
Reviews: Ghosts and spirit animals and bears, oh my!
Each week we cover first issue comics. Patrick Kavanaugh as he catches up on the latest comics from the best creators.
The Mavs are Definitely Winning
Okay, Game 1 did not go great, but Travis B. Hill is still confident they got this. Read the four key reasons the Mavs will prevail.
The Celtics Are Definitely Winning
The Celtics are going to beat the Mavs. Professor Pete’s last prediction before this one was that the Timberwolves were going to be the first team to come back from being down 3-0. He’s a diehard Celtics fan and is extremely confident he’s right this time.
Aren’t You A Little Short for A Classic Comic Book Run?
As talent began to leave for Image in the early nineties, a whole lot of Marvel titles wrapped up, disappearing like Thanos had snapped them out of existence. Cartoon Art Museum’s Andrew Farago grabs the gauntlet to highlight 90s runs that made maximum impact with minimum page count.
Ok. The New Blood Feature is Cursed. Sorry.
This recurring feature designed to operate as a crib sheet for me to use for emerging superstars that weren’t playing in the NBA ten years ago (and to feature Mike Morrocco’s gorgeous illustrations). It is clear now that this feature is also a huge curse.
Learning to Like the Celtics. Maybe.
One moment you’re a kid being tormented by Larry Bird and his pasty buddies, the next you’re an adult you’re wondering if maybe, just maybe, you might be able to change your decades long relationship with the Boston Celtics to something more positive. John Slater reflects on whether he can embrace the C’s.
NBA Horse Duck?
Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or a hundred duck-sized horses? Science has yet to create the conditions necessary to find a solution, but we can do the next-best thing: create a new NBA tournament that gets us as close as possible to answering the question without having to conjure up any affronts to God and mankind. In a single-game setting, would you bet on the best team over the course of a full season, or an all-star team made up of the lesser teams in the league?
Reviews: A Mermaid, Ashley Wood & A Shirtless Ben Franklin…REAL ONES
Each week we cover first issue comics. We welcome aboard Patrick Kavanaugh as he catches up on the latest comics from the best creators.