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Spider-view: "The Man Who Would Be Spider-Man" Though the plot could be directed differently, this issue does toy with some neat metafictional concepts Also read Nathan's blogs at
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Distinguished Critique: The Life Story of the Flash Review This graphic novel uniquely retells Barry Allen's life by prioritizing narrative over mere history -
(Strand)om Stories: Squadron Supreme Review Mark Gruenwald's magnum opus remains highly readable, thoughtful, and entertaining, deserving of deep appreciation -
Random Reviews: Astro City: Life in the Big City Review Though perhaps a tad crammed for newcomers, Astro City provides a fun, unique spin on classic characters and concepts -
Distinguished Critique: Justice League: The World's Greatest Super-Heroes Review These graphic novels tackle actual issues through recognizable, human heroes in stories which should appeal to readers young and old -
(Strand)om Stories: Marvels Companion Review Though more cynical in nature and less expertly illustrated, these issues carry the vision of Marvels beyond the original series' breadth -
Spider-view: Marvels A genuine classic, this series presents heroes and stories of yesteryear through a real, human, hopeful lens -
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Prelude to Knightfall Review As "Knightfall" nears, Doug Moench slowly breaks Batman, while Chuck Dixon builds tension in revealing the epic's architect -
(Strand)om Stories: Avengers/Iron Man: First Sign Review (Thor-oughly 90s, Part 2) These issues exemplify the awkward transitions Marvel was forcing upon its heroes in the 90s, swapping development for spectacle -
Random Reviews: John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits Some thematic scruples notwithstanding, "Dangerous Habits" delivers a narrative grounded in the real struggle against impending death