Modern Superhero Films Lacking Old-Fashioned Romance
The UK Guardian says modern superhero movies are lacking in romantic elements, and come to think of it, sex too. But the starting has something clumsy:…
Tag: X-Men
Licensed Adaptations Resulted in Several Comics Never Reprinted
I was reading this NY Times article by a comics writer and musician who went to St. Mark’s Comics as it was closing down to see if…
Claremont’s Carol Danvers Was Tough, Vulnerable & Real
Back in the 70’s, the now legendary Chris Claremont wrote a comic book called Ms. Marvel, and was trusted as the writer to install a…
Creator Spotlight: Grant Morrison!
So many creators out there have brought their stamp to comics but few have done so with such unique viewpoints as Grant Morrison. Grant has…
Trailer Break-Down: Dark Phoenix & the ‘Female Force’
I remember growing up reading X-Men, they were always my favorite, and it remains my all-time favorite comic from Marvel, back issues only of course.…
Creator Spotlight: Ethan Van Sciver
Well guys, even more demand for this one than the last, and I’m not surprised. Ethan is so worth it! Well what can I say…
Students in Movies: Comparing Top Students and Slackers
Movies about students may be ubiquitous, but not all on-screen students are academically inclined. From movies about smartypants students to those where college is a…
How Much Longer Can Marvel Studios Dominate?
Even the generally positive mainstream media is starting to question how much longer Marvel Studios can maintain their dominance at the box-office. A recent article at…
Namor’s History Being Rewritten With ‘Anti-War’ Narrative
Namor the Sub-Mariner first appeared in comic books published by Marvel in early 1939. The character was created by writer-artist Bill Everett and first…
Marvel Infuriates Hindu Faithful with Latest X-Men Comic
Marvel’s latest X-Men story has drawn the ire of the Hindu community for what they feel is disrespect for their religious beliefs. It’s a story that’s more…