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Tag: DC Comics
[Op-Ed] The Trouble With Jon Kent
This week, DC Comics released the last issue in the Jon Kent/Superman mini-series, Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #6. How was it? Let’s just say it was as disappointing as Jon Kent’s…
[Op-Ed] Gatekeeping Is Good
Gatekeeping is essential for preserving character identity and consistency in DC Comics. A critical analysis of the recent Hawkgirl comic.
[Op-Ed] Know When to Say When
Within the human mind, there are no two greater enemies and allies than Ego and Priorities. When Ego and Priorities work together in harmony, great things can happen. An inventor, who suffers…
[Op-Ed] ComicCons Are Dead! Long Live… ?
The publisher lineup for this year’s San Diego ComicCon was announced this week (see link below), and the list is especially notable because of the number of publishers choosing NOT to attend…
[Op-Ed] Harley Quinn & The Definition of Insanity
Harley Quinn, in her current form, is not, and never will be, accepted as a hero within DC. She can perform heroic acts. She can associate with heroes on a cordial level. But she’s missing the one thing that would get Harley over as a hero, and it’s the one thing DC refuses to do – put in the work to redeem her.
The 15 Most Dangerous Superman Villains on Screen
Superman is one of the most iconic and beloved superheroes of all time. Created in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman has entertained readers and viewers for over 80 years….
[Op-Ed] Can Rey “Skywalker” be saved?
Yes. Yes, she can. Rey “Skywalker,” for you non-Star Wars fans out there, is the central protagonist from the most recent three films in the Star Wars saga, produced by Lucasfilm under…
[Op-Ed] Are Marvel and DC about to collapse?
No. No, Marvel and DC are not about to collapse. If you spend way too much time on YouTube and Twitter, you might be persuaded to think otherwise, but the continuation of…
Does Batman Kill Joker (Or Anyone Else)?
Exploring the Mythology and Ethics of the Dark Knight Few characters have captured the imagination of fans and critics alike as much as Batman. Created in 1939 by Bob Kane and Bill…