It’s a strange thing to read a book that you should’ve written. If there are two things I know in this world it’s God and comics. So you can imagine my surprise when I came across Who Needs a Superhero?: Finding Virtue, Vice and What’s Holy in the Comics by H. Michael Brewer.  Toni... Continue Reading →

If someone asked me for an exhaustive history and origin story of comics I’d point them to Gerard Jones’ book, Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters and the Birth of the Comic Book. This book is often cited and hailed as the definitive guide to the creation story of comics. Jones goes far back in his... Continue Reading →

If you're a die hard fan or enthusiast of anything it won't be long before you start to consider the possibility that maybe you could take part in that activity yourself. If you grow up watching and loving football, you'll probably want to play football in school. If you love movies, you'll most likely want... Continue Reading →