A New Year, A New Theme
Hello readers of Comic POW! 2013 was a great year in which we were joined by two new, great writers. Tracey Mania and Kari Woodrow have really been knocking it…
Black Widow: A New Series for a Complex Heroine
Marvel is releasing a slew of new titles to fill out their line-up in the new year and one of the first up for offer this January is Black Widow…
Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?
The introduction to Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow says that Alan Moore had a once in a lifetime chance. We can chuckle at that from our vantage point…
Mr. Chivalry: One Piece’s Sanji and the Downside of Chivalry
Never hit a woman. Treat women with respect. Protect women in need. These are all common things taught to men from a young age and at first glance they seem…
The Marketability of Batman
My family celebrates Christmas, so for the last couple of weeks, we’ve been big into the holiday shopping mindset. Items on Christmas wish lists range from small to large, from…
Thor 2: Appealing to a Female Audience
As a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy media I’ve grown used to seeing female characters in skimpy clothing and impractical armor. In fact I’ve grown so used to…
Comics Time Capsule: 1987 (The New Teen Titans)
It’s been a while since the last one, so I figured this week I’d do another comics time capsule. This time, I’m going to look back to the mid-80s with…
What if Superman Were Real?
Superman has been the subject of countless papers and books exploring what is so compelling about this alien super hero. Interestingly, as comics have become more sophisticated, it’s become harder…
Thor: God of Thunder
Thor: The Dark World opens in America this weekend, bringing attention back to the Asgardian corner of the Marvel Universe. Thor is one of my favorite Marvel characters so I’m…
Rick Remender Has a New Image Series Out this November
I loved Rick Remender’s run on Uncanny X-Force and I enjoyed his run on Venom. He has a new series coming out 27 November that looks creepy and amazing! I…
Why Consistent Characterization is Important
I’ll be honest: I went into Damian: Son of Batman with more than a little trepidation. There are a few reasons for this. The first – and most obvious –…
The Private Eye: A Possible Future or A Definite Future?
The Private Eye, Brian K Vaughan’s indie comic book, is two things at once. It’s primarily a noir private investigator story – a broad who may not be all she…