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IDW Hires the A-Team

Just in time for the covert commandoes making the leap to the big screen, IDW brings the A-Team to comic pages…again.

Written by William Gatevackes on Mar 9, 2010
Everybody Wave!

Doc Savage. Batman. The Spirit. Three of the most popular names in pulps and comics unite for the first time in a new line of comics from DC. Who will join them and who should?

Written by William Gatevackes on Mar 2, 2010
No Girls Allowed Redux

Ms. Marvel is set to end with tomorrow’s #50. Is the cancellation proof that female focused comics don’t sell or is the series’ longevity proof otherwise?

Written by William Gatevackes on Feb 23, 2010
Issues Versus Years

Supergirl’s 50th issue is getting extra pages, all-star creators, and a higher price point. Supergirl’s 50th birthday last year got a whole lot of nothing. Which is more important: years or issues?

Written by William Gatevackes on Feb 16, 2010
On TV and On Target

Human Target’s return to television means his return to comics as well. We look at the relationship between TV and comics and which version of Human Target will last longer.

Written by William Gatevackes on Feb 11, 2010
Final Milestone Reached

Milestone Media burst on the scene 16 years ago this month and left abruptly four years after. Now, the original creators are back to wrap things up.

Written by William Gatevackes on Feb 2, 2010
Part Man, Part Machine, All Comic

In his first film, RoboCop is described as “something that could have appeared in your parent’s comic book.” Well, he did appear in many comics afterward including a return this week.

Written by William Gatevackes on Jan 26, 2010
Grant, Joe and Vertigo

Grant Morrison has had a lot of up and downs in his mainstream work, but his Vertigo work always seems to shine. We look back on his career as his latest Vertigo effort, Joe the Barbarian, hits stores.

Written by William Gatevackes on Jan 19, 2010
Universal Coverage

Ed Hannigan might be the most influential artist you never heard of. Hero Initiative is introducing us to the artist this week in a way that helps him out in his time of need.

Written by William Gatevackes on Jan 12, 2010
Marvel Under Siege

The latest Marvel crossover, Siege, is really the last installment in a megaevent that Marvel has been running for over half a decade. How did they do it and what lies ahead?

Written by William Gatevackes on Jan 5, 2010
New Year Resolutions for 2010

It’s our fourth annual New Year’s Resolution column. Worthy comics are in need of readers! Will you make it your resolution to help them?

Written by William Gatevackes on Dec 29, 2009
Back to the Past, Ahead to the Future

The Justice Society and the heroes of DC’s Golden Age made James Robinson a name for himself, and he revitalized the characters for a whole new generation. Now, the two are reunited.

Written by William Gatevackes on Dec 22, 2009
Fables of the Deconstruction

Mark Waid is doing another one of his patented deconstructions on the world of comics with Incorruptible. It is the latest in a long tradition of such stories, and it certainly won’t be the last.

Written by William Gatevackes on Dec 15, 2009
Daytrip to the Moon and Bá

The pantheon of artists turned writers grows by two this week as a pair of twin Brazilian brothers join together to bring us Daytripper.

Written by William Gatevackes on Dec 8, 2009
Return to Powers

Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming are bringing back Powers with a new number one and a promise of a regular schedule. And this time, they mean it! Really!

Written by William Gatevackes on Nov 24, 2009
Zombie Jamboree

Zombies have been around in one form or another for centuries, but they have never been as popular as they are now. It is a trend that will not die and this week’s Victorian Undead proves this.

Written by William Gatevackes on Nov 17, 2009
Back For More Punishment

The MAX version of the Punisher floundered a bit after Garth Ennis left. Now a rising star and an old favorite set out to raise the title to new heights.

Written by William Gatevackes on Nov 10, 2009
Lobo Meets Anthrax

You don’t get much more metal than Lobo. You also don’t get much more metal than the band, Anthrax. Therefore, Scott Ian writing Lobo is the most metal of all.

Written by William Gatevackes on Nov 3, 2009
Crom Save the Queen

If it’s good enough for Conan, it’s good enough for Red Sonja, as another one of Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian age characters ascends to the throne. The week, we cover Queen Sonja.

Written by William Gatevackes on Oct 27, 2009
The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

Dwayne McDuffie got fired off of Justice League of America after revealing his frustration over behind the scenes maneuvering. James Robinson has stepped in to replace him, but has the situation gotten any better?

Written by William Gatevackes on Oct 20, 2009
Taking Another Dip In the Pool

Deadpool gets another ongoing series this week—his third—but can he support it? Is the character as popular as he appears to be or is he played out?

Written by William Gatevackes on Oct 13, 2009
Not Reading This Series Is Criminal

Criminal is one of the best series on the market today. New fans are being given another chance to jump on board. But how many will?

Written by William Gatevackes on Oct 6, 2009
Yippie-Ki-Yay, @!!?#%$&@!!?#

Films being adapted into comics are nothing new. However, Die Hard:Year One is proof that the net for films to adapt has been cast wider.

Written by William Gatevackes on Sep 29, 2009
What is So Secret?

Superman’s origin was essentially the same for his first 48 years. But over the past 23 years, it has been retconned and rebooted numerous times. Superman: Secret Origin brings another overhaul.

Written by William Gatevackes on Sep 22, 2009
The Odd Couple

Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson don’t appear to be comic creators that have much in common. But the pair is working together to bring us Beasts of Burden this week.

Written by William Gatevackes on Sep 15, 2009