For comics to be at their best, stories need to be told without Hollywood influences and able to stand on their own. This article examines what happens when Hollywood influence goes too far.
Tag: Marvel Comics
Getting to Know Groot: Exploring the Best Groot Collectibles and Merchandise for Marvel Fans!
Groot may be a character who looks like a tree, but he’s certainly made of so much more than just bark and leaves. This tree-like hero has captured the hearts of Marvel…
[Op-Ed] Amazing Spider-Man: When 1+1=0
Marvel, Zeb Wells, and Nick Lowe are giving off the appearance of actively working against what a significant and growing percentage of loyal ASM readers want. In aggregate, this gives Marvel the tarnish of being “anti-reader.”
The Ultimate Guide: Can Deadpool Die?
Deadpool, the Marvel comic book character known for his twisted sense of humor and fourth-wall-breaking asides, has captivated audiences with his unique brand of humor and violence. Created by Rob Liefeld and…
[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…
[Op-Ed] How Long Is Too Long To Wait For Answers?
Marvel editorial, along with the creators, made a creative decision to artificially inject a delay that progressively leads readers from curiosity to frustration to, eventually, apathy. The hype for ASM faded away like a lit candle in a stiff breeze, and unfortunately, the curiosity-frustration-apathy cycle could have been avoided. Marvel should have understood that waiting can build anticipation and excitement, but only IF it’s done the right way.
[Op-Ed] Who’s To Blame For Bad Art?
Yes, aspects of art are subjective, such as facial styles, anatomy proportions, and color palette selection. However, you’re in trouble if you look at a character’s face and can’t tell they have a face.
[Op-Ed] Comixology and Netflix Failing for the Same Reason
What’s the lesson? Netflix and ComiXology are both victims of complacency and laziness. When you’re a digital service that specializes in centralizing other creators’ works, the dominance you enjoy is fleeting
[Op-Ed] The Rise of Fan-tagonism
Fan-tagonism is the practice of a creator intentionally inserting inflammatory or divisive nuggets into a property to get a rise out of people.
KING CONAN #6 – Review
KING CONAN #6, from Marvel Comics on July 6th, 2022, recounts the battle between Princess Prima, Thoth-Amon, and Conan to become the last one standing on the Isle of the Dead. When Conn receives his father’s broken sword after years of separation, will he learn his father’s grisly fate?