Tag: comic-books
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Suns of Nothing: Absolute Superman #2 by Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval
Woven within stories are the imprint of their writers—and writers oftentimes have things they need to scream in their audiences’ face. Jason Aaron did not hold back—or maybe he did, and is actually far more out of pocket than I realize—in this issue of Absolute Superman (2024).
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Absolute Aftermath – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Black Lightning #1
A new Justice League has formed in the wake of Absolute Power, setting the stage for Jefferson Pierce’s recovery in the absolute aftermath. Jefferson Pierce, aka Black Lightning, has been battling with mental illness caused by the attack of Amanda Waller’s Amazo army. It is because of where he was during the attack—using his powers…
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Some Worlds Simply Cannot be Saved: Absolute Superman #1 Review
This book is a powerful statement moving beyond the realm of story and into the nature of humanity. A reminder to not prey on the weak and if someone is being hurt, you stand up for them. These dystopian pages bound together to form what we call a “comic” is something special. This is the…
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“The Basic Goodness of My Fellow Americans” A Letter to Comic Book Readers Explaining Why Mark Waid is Right About the United States
And so, to the creators who animate these thoughts and ideals into the shape of heroes, please do not give up hope. Do not give in to the whispering words of worldly rhetoric. Do not fall into the seclusion the man of steel sunk into. Somewhere within this myriad realm of thought and hatred is…
Double-Sized Issue Reviews! 