Just Like Starting Over – GGG Pondering on the Retelling of Superhero Origins

I saw the new movie Chronicle this weekend with my husband and a couple of friends. I liked it quite a bit. On the way home, we discussed what we liked and disliked about it. All of us agreed that it was, essentially the origin story for a Superhero/Supervillain pairing. That got me thinking about [...]

Five Comics You Might Not Read…But Maybe You Should

I don’t think it’s any surprise that I love reading comic books. I read them as a kid, stopped reading, returned in the 80s, stopped, and then returned towards the end of the last century. I haven’t stopped yet, and I don’t currently plan on it. I’m always frustrated when people are dismissive of comics. [...]

Last Minute Superheroes

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

Lessons from Vintage Comics

d talks about ch-ch-changes and how comic books are time capsules for the attitudes of the recent past.

A Death In The Family: RIP Johnny Storm

A word about the family Storm and the Fantastic Four after the recent loss of their most flaming member.

A (Justice) League of Their Own: The Young Justice Premiere

GGG’s somewhat spoilery (you’ve been warned!) review of the Young Justice TV series.