Tag Archives: Frank Miller

Thoughts On Favorite Comic Book Writers

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Thomas Mets

  I spent way too much time thinking about something others might rattle off very quickly: who my favorite comic book writers are, and what it would take to displace them. This was based on a comment on a message … Continue reading →

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Daredevil 101: Classic Man Without Fear

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Daredevil is different from most Marvel and DC superheroes, in that, for the most part, there is a recommended order to reading his stories. A blind vigilante who functions as a lawyer by a day is a really good concept. … Continue reading →

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Wizard’s 25 Greatest Comic Book Moments Circa 1998

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Back in 1998, the now defunct Wizard magazine published their list of the 25 Greatest Comic Book Moments. It was fantastic. This list includes spoilers for Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight, Wolfman/ Perez’s Teen Titans, Crisis of Infinite Earths, Daredevil: Born … Continue reading →

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Batman 101: Introduction to the Dark Knight

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Thomas Mets

It’s probably easier to introduce Batman to a new reader than any other comic book character. There are three self-contained stories that are at the top of any “Best Of” list—among the five best comic books ever according to a … Continue reading →

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Wizard’s Top 40 Comic Book Stories Circa 2000

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Speaking of Wizard lists, my favorite issue of the magazine was probably #105, where they decided to celebrate the new millennium with best of lists, including the 40 greatest comic books ever. circa 2000. There was some good stuff that … Continue reading →

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Comic Books 101

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Thomas Mets

The latest issue of World’s Finest is an example of why comic books are so impenetrable to outsiders. The story follows the daughter of Batman and Catwoman from an alternate universe introduced in Earth Two (the book best known for featuring … Continue reading →

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