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.
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.
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.
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.
A Grand Experiment in Comic Book Worldbuilding in 1993
Most superhero comics in the 90’s relied on the name recognition of superstar artists. The Ultraverse created waves by relying heavily on their writers who all had significant experience with superheroes and careful planning. Our comrade, Andreas Sandahl, debuts with an Ultraverse appreciation.
Daredevil, Man without Fear of Wokeness
A loud, vocal contingent of modern comic book fandom insists that social and political commentary in superhero stories didn’t come along until 2016, when monthly comics turned overnight from epic Secret Wars-style slugfests to anti-Republican poetry slams drawn by CalArts dropouts in between Women’s Marches and Ani DiFranco concerts. Andrew Farago points out how long social issues have been key with Ann Nocenti as a shining example.
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.
Real Ones: Holding Vigil On The Latest
Each week we cover first issue comics. Mike Cancel catches the latest comics from the best creators. This week includes DC’s brand new title The Vigil.
Greatest Lineup Ever Assembled Under A Single Cloak
The best lineup of artistic talent on a single Marvel Comics ongoing title with no fill-in artist drawing more than a single story wasn’t on Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers or Uncanny X-Men. Andrew Farago digs into the stacks for a deep cut of classic superhero artistry.