Comic books today aren’t being written with the future in mind. They’re not focused on telling great stories; they’re creating collectibles. These books are made to be bought, bagged, and displayed, not read and remembered. As long as the cover looks amazing, most buyers don’t care what’s inside. This is clear from the rise of... Continue Reading →
For decades, comic books have been the dominant way to experience superhero stories. But just like comics evolved from pulp magazines, superhero novels are the next logical step in storytelling. Superheroes have always thrived by adapting to new formats. Now, they’re entering a medium that offers limitless potential. The Limits of Comics Are Holding Superheroes... Continue Reading →
If I fit in anywhere. I’m writing this hoping I don’t sound like I’m complaining or being ungrateful. I’m extremely grateful to everyone that has supported me in my short writing career. This is me venting hoping I can talk myself into a lightbulb moment and find the answers I’m looking for. That’s the preamble.... Continue Reading →
I have a love for comic books. As a kid, they were my escape from the real world. The mixture of pictures and words carried me away on an adventure I could never have on my own. As I got older, I started to read books on top of the comics. Today I have a... Continue Reading →
To say I like to go against the grain is quite an understatement. I actively look for ways to be different from everyone else. Mostly to my detriment. I have sabotaged myself so many times, it’s embarrassing to think about. Yet looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. The mistakes I’ve made have helped forge... Continue Reading →
Comics are great, but let's not forget their big brother, books. There’s almost nothing I love more than to sit down and read a comic book. Comics are, when done right, some of the greatest pieces of art you and I can own. When you combine an artist with phenomenal skill and a writer who... Continue Reading →
Will they ever learn? This could be an unpopular opinion. It was a little over a year ago when I wrote a blog talking about writers using their platform to push unpopular agendas in their writing and on their social media accounts. It pains me to report that things are still bad. Some have even... Continue Reading →
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