Op-Ed: Let’s look at what went right and wrong in 2023 as indicators of what we can expect as our deepest hopes and fears for 2024.
Tag: DC Comics
[Op-Ed] The Problem With Wonder Woman
Today is about making a plea to DC Comics to give one-third of their Holy Trinity the investment she deserves. It’s time to fix the problem with Wonder Woman.
[Op-Ed] Saying Goodbye To Marvel And DC
Marvel and DC don’t care about the health of the direct market, so it’s time to let them go.
[Op-Ed] How To Hide A Bad Comic
Don’t be fooled by killer visuals or masterful scripting when the story stinks. Learn how comic creators fool readers to cover a weak foundation.
[Op-Ed] Is DC Comics In Trouble?
When enough occurrences come together to form a pattern, there’s reason to suspect something’s up. In this case, I’m forced to ask, “Is DC Comics in trouble?”
[Op-Ed] Protect Your Darlings
If you care about the consistency of your characters, because consistency for the readers is what matters most, protect your darlings at all costs.
[Op-Ed] Know Your Limitations or No Success
You can’t undo a bad comic, so it’s better to know your limitations, or you’re practically guaranteed no success.
[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…