Avengers Assemble: The World’s New Obsession

d finally swoons for The Avengers, why it was awesome and why you should go see it, right now.

Versus: The Glory of Super-powered Team-Ups and Crossovers

In honour of The Avengers currently rocking theatres, d talks about the superhero match-ups and meetings that you might not have heard of.

Comics: No Girls Allowed? Bah!

d expands on last week’s thoughts about the growing presence of women and women-driven stories in the changing comic book world.

Comic Book Men: A More Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy?

d reviews Comic Book Men, the new series which marries reality television and Kevin Smith’s extraordinary nerd powers to create a new force of compelling television.

Spider Jerusalem: Childhood Hero

Have a comic book that influenced you or changed your life?

Brave New World: Aquaman and Catwoman

d reviews the DCnU reboots of Aquaman and Catwoman, and the surprising directions the titles have been taking.

Being A Bookworm: A Little Less Lonely

J discusses YA fiction, or why you might still remember every word of Ender’s Game.

Letters to Santa

d takes a sneak peek into the contents of Santa’s mailbag from some of Earth’s mightiest heroes . . .

The Best Sixty Cents I Ever Spent (Plus Tax): Part Two

d finishes up her ten-cent comic book haul with pulp sci-fi adventures, sexy witches, and a coming-of-age downer.

Last Minute Superheroes

d has some suggestions for last-minute superhero costumes that are sure to impress your friends and family.