As of this writing, Amazing Spider-Man #26 is in the hot little hands of readers worldwide. The commercial reception has yet to be tallied, but the critical reception is unkind towards Zeb…
Tag: Marvel Comics
[Op-Ed] Are Hollywood writers good or bad for comics?
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.
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.”
Can Deadpool Actually Die? No—Until You Do This (Every Comic Death Explained)
Yes, Deadpool can die—but only in one canon scenario where he actually stays dead. Ranked: his 12+ comic deaths by brutality + healing factor vs Wolverine’s + 3 confirmed kill methods.
[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.