Blogs Tagged “DC Comics”

• Distinguished Critique: "The Death of Superman" Review—Nathan, 05.22.2023
  This climactic showdown between man and monster can perhaps feel a tad bloated but emphasizes the heroic sacrifice of the Man of Steel
• Distinguished Critique: Watchmen Review—Nathan, 05.18.2023
  Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons construct a richly detailed magnum opus which remains highly readable and culturally influential today
• Distinguished Critique: "Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying" Review—Nathan, 05.13.2023
  The third Robin debuts in a tale that delivers catharsis in the face of overwhelming tragedy
• Distinguished Critique: "Batman: A Death in the Family" Review—Nathan, 05.09.2023
  This classic tragedy is constructed upon some coincidence yet serves as a much-needed arc for a spurned Robin who develops as he dies
• Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Review—Nathan, 05.03.2023
  Frank Miller's famed, dystopian series redefines and revitalizes the Batman, shaping a new world around an old hero
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: The Man of Steel Review—Nathan, 04.29.2023
  Despite an awkward final issue, John Byrne's limited series successfully reintroduces Superman into the post-Crisis world
• Distinguished Critique: "Batman: Year One" Review—Nathan, 04.26.2023
  This Post-Crisis reframing of Batman's origin is definitive and impactful, offering clever insight into the new life of Bruce Wayne and his supporting cast
• Distinguished Critique: Crisis on Infinite Earths Review—Nathan, 04.25.2023
  This classic, catastrophic condensing of the DC Universe excites and amazes, but its bombast and agenda cultivate more set-pieces than engaging character moments
• Distinguished Critique: Reviewing the Competition—Nathan, 04.23.2023
• A Tribute to Tim Sale—Nathan, 11.28.2022
• Joseph Campbell, the Monomyth, and Superman—Nathan, 11.10.2022
  Applying the 12 Stages of the “Hero’s Journey” to Superman: Birthright