I may have mentioned this, but Spider-Man has always been my favorite comic character. I’ve always loved him as a superhero — the costume, the powers, the smart-alec taunting — but I think it was the other half of Spider-Man, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Last week, I discussed cherished childhood entertainments that lose their luster in the harsh light of adulthood. I listed a bunch of old cartoons, movies, and music that just didn’t stand the test of time. Now I must add a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I am the first to admit that parenting is a ridiculously tough job. It’s a task that is both Sisyphean and Herculean. It’s a Gordian knot and even when it goes well, it’s often a Pyrrhic victory. What I’m saying […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but I’ve always been a big fan of Spider-Man. I loved the first two of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies, even if they weren’t perfect. The third installment was a huge disappointment after the success […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hi, I’m Shawn. I understand if you don’t remember me, because I’ve been criminally negligent of this blog for the last month or so. I intend to rectify this, starting now… I’ve been meaning to write about this subject for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I hadn’t intended this blog to become an outlet for all of my complaints regarding the comic industry. I’m sure I’ll run out of vitriol before too long, but for now, we’re knee-deep in my four-color bile. Maybe I should […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Over the past ten years or so, superheroes have become a hot commodity in Hollywood. Thanks to modern special effects, we can finally have movies and TV shows that do justice to the comics they are based on (who remembers […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Earlier this week, Harvey Pekar died. He was seventy years old. For those who may not recognize the name, Harvey Pekar was best known for writing American Splendor, an autobiographical “underground” comic that was published irregularly for over thirty-two years. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…