The Doctrine of Superhero Fiction Most people think superhero stories are about costumes, flying, or cool powers. They aren't. Those things are just the "decorations." True superhero fiction is actually about obligation. It is the story of people who have a job they can never quit, and a burden they can never put down. If... Continue Reading →
I know people are extremely passionate about what is happening in the country today. Hard lines have been drawn, and you won’t find many people in the middle anymore. We are on one side or the other. It seems that the comic book characters we grew up with and love have also been dragged into... Continue Reading →
For those of you who visit this site regularly and enjoy reading my random thoughts here on the blog, you may have noticed a new banner at the top: STEVE’S SOAPBOX. You might already be familiar with the idea, and yes, I’m doing it on purpose. It’s my way of honoring the man who got... Continue Reading →
Behold, brave writers! As the shadows of October loom closer and Halloween creeps up on us, there’s only one thing on my mind…VILLAINS! And not just any villains, but the kind of bone-rattling, heart-stopping baddies that make our mighty heroes sweat bullets. Because let’s be honest, the stronger the hero, the meaner the menace they... Continue Reading →
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