COMIC BOOKS

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Written by Greg O'Driscoll Wednesday, 16 April 2008 17:00

Continuing our tribute to the Man of Steel, Greg O'Driscoll ponders Superman's many illegitimate offspring: the knock-offs, parodies, and imitators inspired by the original superhero.

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Written by Steve Higgins Tuesday, 15 April 2008 17:00

In our next feature celebrating the 70th birthday of the Man of Tomorrow, Steve Higgins tells how Alan Moore's historic Superman swansong started him on a quest and changed the way he looked at comic books.

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Written by Jim Ousley Monday, 14 April 2008 17:00

Continuing our week of features celebrating Superman's 70th birthday, Jim Ousley explores Superman's life outside the comics page and how the Man of Steel transcended his four-color adventures.

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Written by Carlos Ruiz Monday, 14 April 2008 03:00

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 10 April 2008 17:00

The long-lost product of the unlikely team of Roald Dahl and Walt Disney gets a modern spin.

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 10 April 2008 17:00

Another collection of celebrated caricaturist Drew Friedman's portraits of Jewish comedians as they enter their very golden (read: ancient) years.

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Written by Ryan Parker Thursday, 10 April 2008 17:00

Jeff Lemire's graphic novel series continues with this deep, sad tale of estranged brothers, mistakes, and hockey.

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Written by Elizabeth Schweitzer Thursday, 10 April 2008 17:00

David Petersen's hit fantasy series continues, with the book's rodent heroes separated and lost on their quest to bring medicine to a fallen comrade.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 10 April 2008 17:00

Seemingly back from the dead, the X-Men's leader is fighting for his life in X-Men: The Legacy #210. Plus, a bonus look at the five variant covers to Invincible Iron Man #1 by Marko Djurdjevic, Salvador Larocca, Bob Layton, Joe Quesada, and Billy Tan!

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Written by Carlos Ruiz Thursday, 03 April 2008 17:00

In the free-wheeling second half of our conversation with the famed 100 Bullets writer, Brian Azzarello talks about his newest projects, his superhero work, what it takes to get inside the head of a villain, and why Bruce Wayne is the ultimate Ladies' Man.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 03 April 2008 17:00

Get electrified by this whopping ten-page preview (in 5 handy double-page spreads!) of the upcoming one-shot Thor: Ages of Thunder from Matt Fraction, Patrick Zircher, and Khari Evans.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 03 April 2008 17:00

Secret Invasion draws the eye-patched one out of hiding when Nick Fury (finally!) returns in Mighty Avengers #12. On the X-side of things, it's war against the Purifiers in X-Force #3 while the main team remains splintered in Uncanny X-Men #497, plus it's Hulk vs. Herc in the one-shot Hulk vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide.

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Written by Steve Higgins Thursday, 03 April 2008 17:00

This all-ages series from the editor of the Flight anthologies may tread on familiar territory, but its unique creatures and fantastic artwork should be a hit with children and adults alike.

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Written by Gabe Bullard Thursday, 03 April 2008 17:00

"Not since Bryan Lee O'Malley's Lost At Sea has a premiere made me feel so excited for a sophomore release."

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Written by Steve Higgins Monday, 31 March 2008 03:55

Steve Higgins, a frequent PLAYBACK:stl contributor and English instructor at Lewis and Clark Community College, gives the ins and outs of his experience in crafting a course in Comic Books as Literature.

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Written by Jared Vandergriff Thursday, 27 March 2008 17:00

World War II-era soldiers battle the bitter Russian winter, ruthless Nazis, and bloodthirsty vampires in this prequel to the chilling horror franchise 30 Days of Night.

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 27 March 2008 17:00

Jeff LeVine's autobiographical journal-comic is melancholic, but if you can get into a sometimes-dark meditation on the meaning of it all, this Bud's for you.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 27 March 2008 17:00

Storm and co. enter a new era for mutantkind in X-Men: Divided We Stand Book 1, Act Three of "The Death of Captain America" kicks off in Captain America #37, Johnny Blaze has "Hell To Pay" in Ghost Rider #22, and it's Herc vs. the Eternals in Incredible Hercules #116.

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Written by Ryan Parker Thursday, 27 March 2008 17:00

For the first time ever, Terry Brooks brings his famed fantasy novel series to the comics page.

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Written by Carlos Ruiz Thursday, 27 March 2008 10:17

As he kicks off the final story arc of his storied crime drama 100 Bullets, the writer joins us for a lengthy chat on the end of that title, his new book Loveless, the American vs. European comic markets, and punching lead singers of rock bands in the face.  

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 21 March 2008 08:41

A slick animated art style is the highlight in this new series about a young girl haunted by flashbacks and stalked by shadowy forces.

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Written by Jared Vandergriff Friday, 21 March 2008 03:35

A five year leap in time provides the perfect jumping on point for Jay Faerber's family-driven superhero soap opera.

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Written by J. Bowers Thursday, 20 March 2008 17:00

Riding on the coattails of Harry Potter comes this tale of a trio of wizard wannabes attending a school for magic. But does this new manga series have anything original to offer?

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Written by Steve Higgins Thursday, 20 March 2008 17:00

Days gone by are captured in exquisite Art Deco detail in this nostalgic new graphic novel from award-winning Quebecois author Pascal Blanchet.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 20 March 2008 17:00

The best Wolverine story in eons soldiers on in part 3 of Jason Aaron and Ron Garney's "Get Mystique!" storyline in Wolverine #64, plus New Mutant fave Warlock pops up in the pages of Nova #12 and the alternate universe X-team continues to impress in New Exiles #4.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 13 March 2008 17:00

The battle against Ultron reaches its conclusion in Annihilation: Conquest #6.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 13 March 2008 17:00

It's mutants, mutants everywhere this April, as Cyclops launches a new X-team in the pages of Young X-Men #1, Wolverine teams up with ol' web-head in Amazing Spider-Man #555 while he's in Japan in the pages of Logan #2, and Cable and Bishop battle for the future of mutantkind in Cable #2. All this, plus a sneak peek at the 3 variant covers of Secret Invasion #1.

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 13 March 2008 17:00

A look at this collection of all-ages tales from Sarah Dyer and Milk & Cheese creator Evan Dorkin.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 13 March 2008 17:00

An enjoyable, realistic romantic comedy made with males in mind? What a novel idea!

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Written by J. Bowers Thursday, 06 March 2008 17:00

The creator of Girl Got Game offers up a rough-and-tumble high school romance.

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Written by Stephanie Richardson Thursday, 06 March 2008 17:00

Award-winning horror writer Joe Hill, author of the best-selling novel Heart-Shaped Box and the son of Stephen King, makes his comics debut with this truly original new horror series.

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Written by Steve Higgins Thursday, 06 March 2008 17:00

A reporter documents the quest to retrieve the survivors of a disaster in the Arctic Circle in this Prohibition era story.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 06 March 2008 17:00

Alex, Julie, Jack, and Katie Power are Marvel's kid superteam in Power Pack: Day One #1. Plus, a flashback to when Kitty Pryde joined the X-Family in Wolverine: First Class #1, Professor X's life hangs in the balance in X-Men: Legacy #209, and a super-brief look at Ultimate Iron Man II #4.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 28 February 2008 18:00

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 28 February 2008 17:00

Hard-boiled library detectives track a stolen book in this send-up of police procedurals and '70s cop dramas.

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Written by J. Bowers Thursday, 28 February 2008 17:00

All-too-rare interior artwork from Jo Chen, the artist behind the gorgeous painted covers for Runaways and Buffy: Season 8.