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Why Kids Aren't Reading Comics - A History of Sex in the United States.
The discussion of several installments of Comicsape have caused me to think a bit more deeply upon the problem of why kids aren't into the super hero books like they used to be. It seems that the only people reading comics are males in their 20's - 30's with a few youngsters and girls sprinkled in.
So what's wrong here? Where are the readers? Why aren't new readers jumping on board? I don't know, but I have... [view full entry]
Comic Reviews for the Week - Pt. 1
In an attempt to save the world from reading crap comic books I’ll be putting up short reviews that tell you how I feel about the book in question, why I feel that way, and a grade.
Amazing Spider-Man #542 – Marvel – A+
Without giving away the payoff, I have to say this was the best ending possible. I was sure going in that Peter Parker would have some realization... [view full entry]
Comic Reviews For The Week - Pt.2
Continuing my short reviews for this week’s comics:
The Order #1 – Marvel – B
I’m not entirely sure how I feel about the new trend of disposable super teams where the membership is in constant flux. On one side, there is a tension impossible in books like JLA, but then do you really care if someone dies or gets fired. This first issue of The Order is well written... [view full entry]
Comic Reviews For The Week Pt. 1
I think it’s about time I followed through on my initial promise to blog and review on a somewhat regular basis, so today I will do just that.
Instead of writing one or two in depth comic reviews each week I’ll be giving a quick blurb. Enough so you know how I feel about something, why and a rating, but without much more. Hopefully this will help get the maximum amount of mileage out of these posts.... [view full entry]
Events in Captain America
First off, if you don't want spoilers go away now. I'm going to be writing this without going into specific details but I can't write about Captain America without mentioning the big news that happens in issue #25. You have been warned.
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Captain America is dead. ... [view full entry]
