Following Spider-Man and MJ's honeymoon, the couple experienced a shocking trauma, while Kraven enjoyed his ultimate victory. I look back at a true classic this week at CBR.
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Friday, November 15, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Years Before Dynamite, WildStorm's ThunderCats Revamp Embraced Nostalgia
After facing controversy, WildStorm's ThunderCats title returned to its animated roots, with some dicey results. I revisit this week at CBR.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
G.I. Joe: A Real American...Romance?
Just in time for, well, Halloween I revisit a romance-heavy G.I. Joe arc from the Devil's Due era this week at CBR.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
What Happened to Joss Whedon's Cancelled Wonder Woman Film?
The prospect of a Joss Whedon Wonder Woman film once excited fandom--but the leaked script stirred controversy. I revisit this week at CBR.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Years Before Pennyworth, Batman: The Animated Series Made Alfred a Star
In the DC Animated continuity, Alfred Pennyworth exhibited his toughness years before he was revamped as an action hero. I revisit this week at CBR.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Spider-Man and MJ's G-Rated Honeymoon Adventures
Peter Parker and Mary Jane enjoyed two wholesome honeymoons, as an era of Spider-Man drew to a close. My retrospective on the Marriage Years continues this week at CBR.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Alan Moore, The Maxx, and the Uncomfortable Retcon
Alan Moore brought one bold idea to The Maxx, and the series' creator wasn't sure how to handle it. I examine Moore's lone issue of The Maxx this week at CBR.
Friday, September 20, 2024
What Nearly Ruined Spider-Man and Mary Jane's Wedding Day?
Today at CBR I look back at the classic Spider-Man event Marvel really, really wants you to forget about.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
20 Years Ago, Transformers Fans Met Starscream's ...Brother?
Dreamwave's Transformers series was a passion project by fans for fans, canonizing some obscure lore from the classic cartoon. I revisit this week at CBR.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Iron Man's RoboCop-Influenced, R-Rated Film Debut -- What Might've Been
Stan Lee was less than pleased with an early Iron Man draft from RoboCop's co-creator and an experimental filmmaker. I look at The IronMan, the oddest "lost" screenplay I've reviewed so far, this week at CBR.
Monday, August 26, 2024
The Surprising Inspiration for Wolverine's Most Controversial Makeover
Marvel's plans to return Wolverine to his bestial roots backfired with fans. But most don't know the origin of Wolverine's makeover. I revisit the Scooberine era this week at CBR.
Friday, August 16, 2024
The OTHER G. I. Joe Relaunch Influenced by the Classic '80s Cartoon
Years before Robert Kirkman's Skybound relaunch, another imprint brought animated influences into G. I. Joe's comic continuity. I continue my look at the Devil's Due Joe days this week at CBR.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Justice League Unlimited's Perfect Goodbye to Batman (and Beyond)
The DCAU Batman received two perfect farewells in the 2000s...even though he never stays gone for long. I revisit the final Batman Adventures and what could've been the Justice League Unlimited finale this week at CBR.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
What Happened After Spider-Man's (Botched) Proposal to Mary Jane?
In the romantic city of Pittsburg, a 1987 storyline continued Peter Parker and MJ's engagement journey. My retrospective on the early Spider-Man marriage years continues this week at CBR.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
I Thee Web: Spider-Man's Chaotic Engagement to Mary Jane
Spider-Man's engagement to MJ created turmoil in the comic book series...and behind-the-scenes. I begin a new series devoted to the early "marriage years" this week at CBR. Spread the word!
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Was Jetfire Once the Autobots' Leader...Instead of Optimus Prime?
This week at CBR I look at the early, awkward Transformers mythos -- featuring Autobot leader... Jetfire?
Friday, July 5, 2024
The Wild, Ambitious, and Nixed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV
This week at CBR, I'm reviewing the scrapped TMNT IV screenplay...the first attempt to introduce a fifth Ninja Turtle, and what could've been Julie Strain's turn as an evil April O'Neil..
Friday, June 28, 2024
When Udon Joined Robotech's WildStorm Relaunch
This week at CBR, I revisit the official launch of Robotech's WildStorm era. No more Jim Lee art, but Udon has arrived.