'The Batman' is the Hardboiled Detective Story We've Never Had Before
We review Matt Reeves' brutally dark take on the Caped Crusader and discover a glorious reinvention.
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- Feb 16, 2022
- 9 min
Dolph Lundgren Confronts His Younger Self in New Old Spice Spot
We chat with the action star about his tiny CGI Muscles and how portraying comic book icons like Frank Castle and King Nereus shaped him.
- Feb 10, 2022
- 8 min
Most Anticipated Comics of 2022
We browse through the most anticipated comics of 2022 and find hope in their potential.
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Best Comics of 2021
Despite a weird year, comic books thrived and creators took the medium to epic heights.
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
'Batman Secret Files: The Gardner' Plunges into Poisonous Pathos
We review the latest Fear State tie-in comic from James Tynion IV and Christian Ward and find bliss in its Poison Ivy celebration.
- Nov 10, 2021
- 7 min
Interview: Jeffrey Brown on 'Batman and Robin and Howard'
We chat with the cartoonist about his first foray into Gotham City and why Batman can withstand infinite variations.
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
'Green Arrow: Quiver' is a Must-Read Relationship Comic
Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance return to CBCC with this masterful graphic novel from Kevin Smith and Phil Hester.
- Sep 7, 2021
- 7 min
Interview: E. Lockhart on 'Whistle'
We chat with the writer about her first comic and about what it's like to have your pick from Batman's Rogues Gallery.
- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
Reading 'Sandman' for the First Time - Whoa
We're launching a new podcast series where we discuss the Neil Gaiman classic one issue at a time.
- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
'The Suicide Squad' is a Twisted Delight from a Psychotic Director
James Gunn's latest is a brilliant comic book celebration that will propel the equally obsessed to the spinner racks.
- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min
'Superman and the Authority' Amends Our Hellish Planet
We review Grant Morrison's latest foray into Superman psychology and discover - surprise (not) - genius.
- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
Does 'The Other Side of the DC Universe' Have to End?
Grab an advanced preview of the final issue of The Other Side of the DC Universe.
- Jun 3, 2021
- 4 min
Top of the Hump: Best Comics 6/2/21
Another hump day, another pull box dump. We examine the best new comics released this precious Wednesday.
- May 26, 2021
- 5 min
Top of the Hump: Best Comics 5/26
We name the best comics for 5/26. Milestone Returns! The Blue Flame launches! Made in Korea devastates!
- May 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Locke & Key/Sandman Universe Erupts in 'Hell and Gone'
The Lock and Key/Sandman Universe crossover erupts with Hell and Gone's second and final issue.
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Jessica Cruz is 'Unearthed' in New YA Graphic Novel
Read the first few pages of the new Green Lantern adventure from Lilliam Rivera and Steph C. Give us all the Green Lanterns. Picking a...
- Jan 5, 2021
- 7 min
Most Anticipated Comics of 2021
We find hope in the comics to come in 2021. The second a year ends, and the moment after the Best-Of lists are tabulated, anticipation...
- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
The Best Comics of 2020
No, seriously, these are the best comics. Pay no attention to other end-of-the-year lists. We got you.
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