Classic Comic Compendium: WOLVERINE (1982) adds depth to Logan’s character
Wolverine (1982) features a theme of dueling natures that also mirrors the blend of eastern and western approaches to art and storytelling.
Classic Comic Compendium: THE INCREDIBLE HULK #180 -181 introduces Wolverine
This week's Classic Comic Compendium column is a Canada Day celebration, focused on The Incredible Hulk #180 - 181.
Classic Comic Compendium: SINS OF SINISTER shows restraint
Sins of Sinister is an event in the vein of Age of Apocalypse, where the main universe was sidelined for a new timeline where Sinister won.
Classic Comic Compendium: X-MEN – THE TRIAL OF MAGNETO
X-Men - Trial of Magneto delivers a resolution for the Scarlet Witch story from House of M, decades earlier.
Classic Comic Compendium: X-MEN – X OF SWORDS
X of Swords is a masterful work that captures the joy and limitless possibility inherent to the early Krakoan era.
Classic Comic Compendium: HOUSE OF X #2…a nice dream while it lasted
The Krakoa era may be ending this month, but books like House of X #2 remind us of how great that period was at its best.
Classic Comic Compendium: MOONSHINE – VOLUME 1
Moonshine Volume 1 ranks as yet another top-tier collaboration by the veteran team of Azzarello and Risso.
Classic Comic Compendium: SPACEMAN is great sci-fi noir
The sci-fi noir Spaceman is a nice spin on the usual work that creators Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso do together.
Classic Comic Compendium: BATMAN – BROKEN CITY
Batman - Broken City is a tale that will leave you wondering if existence in Gotham City could possibly get any bleaker.
Classic Comic Compendium: JONNY DOUBLE
This noir take on Jonny Double by Brian Azzarello & Eduardo Risso is one of Vertigo's best character re-imaginings.
Classic Comic Compendium: PERRAMUS – THE CITY AND OBLIVION
Perramus - The City and Oblivion is a kind of absurd revolutionary war story that reminds one of Dr. Strangelove and Duck Soup.
Classic Comic Compendium: ALBERTO BRECCIA’S DRACULA
Alberto Breccia's Dracula is a singular vision from Breccia as both writer and artist, and a must-read within the artists library.