Tag Archives: Batman

Films Seen In 2020 Part 4

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Thomas Mets

This is a continuation of observations on films I’ve seen this year. I’m using a film challenge that I saw online for the month of June. Full disclosure: these were sometimes out of order. For the hell of it, I’m … Continue reading →

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Movies Watched in 2017 Part 5

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Thomas Mets

This is the conclusion of my effort to watch at least 100 films, 10 from each decade. There have been four previous entries: Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. I kept track of certain details of films I watched … Continue reading →

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Batman 103: Morrison and Snyder

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Right now, it’s a pretty good time to be a Batman fan. The Christopher Nolan movies were easily the three best superhero films ever made, and the comics are providing material for future adaptations with two runs by the most … Continue reading →

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Batman 102: Introduction to the Dark Knight II

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Thomas Mets

After the essentials, there are several notable mostly self-contained Batman tales well worth hunting down for anyone with an interest in the caped crusader. Son of the Demon An original graphic novel by Mike Barr and Jerry W. Bingham as … Continue reading →

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First Weekend of August Round-Up

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Jack Kirby’s Argo art sold better than expected. The cover for Dark Knight Returns #2 went for over half a million dollars. The original art market interests me, just because I think it’s really going to explode in the future. The most interesting man … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Anthologies

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Thomas Mets

In the past, Marvel has made several efforts at a Spider-Man anthology series. And it seems they’ll take another go at it with the weekly Peter Parker Spider-Man mini-series, shipping in October with new stories by Rambo creator David Morrell, Klaus … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Schedules: The Old Way Is Doomed

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Thomas Mets

In terms of sales, Spider-Man satellite titles have seen better days. Avenging Spider-Man just saw its final issue, prior to the Superior Spider-Man Team-Up relaunch. Recent issues were the 79th and 83rd best-selling comic book in May 2013. Part of it could be that the title … Continue reading →

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Comics Read in June 2013

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Thanks to decompression, cinematic storytelling or whatever you want to call it, I’m probably going to read about 4,000 comics this year. Here’s this month’s tally. Action Comics (New 52) #1-18, 0 There are a few flaws with Morrison’s Superman … Continue reading →

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Wizard’s Favorite Comic Book Characters

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Entertainment Weekly is making a good case for taking some of my money with a new issue with lists of their favorite movies, TV shows, albums and books. I know it’s shamless and arbitrary, but I do like these kind … Continue reading →

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Recommended June 7 2013

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Thomas Mets

There are two interesting AV Club pieces tying to Game of Thrones. Tasha Robinson looks at the meaning of the Red Wedding, and where the series goes next. Brandon Narwalk and Todd VanDerWerff consider one reason the show holds up so … Continue reading →

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