Batman Without a Mask: How Bruce Wayne Deals with Pain
He doesn’t fly, he doesn’t heal wounds in seconds, and he’s not immortal. His superpower is pain. Batman isn’t just…
Dr. Doom: Genius, Tyrant, and Magician
Dr. Doom, or Victor von Doom, is one of the Marvel universe’s most famous and multi-layered supervillains. He epitomizes the…
The Future of Paper Comics in the Digital Age
The digital age has changed everything from the way we communicate to the way we read. Comics, once associated with…
Independent Comics That Made a Furore
When people talk about the comic book phenomenon, Marvel and DC come to mind most often. But it is in…
Comic Book Women: From Weak Heroines to Icons of Strength
Once limited to being the “damsel in distress,” they are now leaders, fighters, thinkers, and symbols of freedom. Women in…
Crossovers that Changed the Universe: From Secret Wars to Flashpoint
Crossovers in the world of comic books are not just spectacular battles between heroes from different series. They are turning…
“Watchmen”: a Comic Book for Those Who Don’t
Like Comic Books For me, as for many people far from reading cue cards, the word comic book is associated…
Minorities, Nuclear Threats, and a New Kind of Hero
After the end of World War II, society began to be troubled by technological advances and the nuclear threat. This…
Superheroes: a Social Mirror or a New Panacea
Comics, like any other art form, reflect society’s problems and offer solutions. We discuss feminism and the fight against corruption…
The Golden Age of Comics: Where It All Began
Before comic books became a billion-dollar industry, before Batman, the Avengers, and the X-Men filled movie screens, there was an…