Agent Carter’s third episode was extremely understated, to the point of initial frustration. For an eight episode miniseries there sure wasn’t a lot of movement. Despite my initial disappointment, though, I’m still largely enjoying and optimistic for the future of Agent Carter and Marvel TV. [Read more…] about Agent Carter S1 E3 Review: Slow Play the Miniseries
Marvel Chess Collection Review!
As much as I love the world of comic books, I haven’t been very into collectibles as an adult. This probably has more to do with complacency than any latent “toys are for kids!” feelings I may be harboring. I mean, I have a Mr. Crabs figure on my book shelf and my wife genuinely asks what toy I want any time she orders from the kids menu at a fast food joint. Toys are fun, collectibles make for great office/home décor, and being an “adult” is extremely overrated. [Read more…] about Marvel Chess Collection Review!
Agent Carter Season One: “I Am Burdened With Glorious Purpose”
The quote in the headline is one of Loki’s from Avengers, but it aptly fits the new Agent Carter miniseries that aired its first two episodes earlier this week. Despite its cinematic dominance, Marvel’s live action TV game has been inconsistent at best. Agent Carter offers Marvel’s first opportunity since Agents of SHIELD launched in the wake of Avengers to take the live action comic book TV crown from DC Comics. [Read more…] about Agent Carter Season One: “I Am Burdened With Glorious Purpose”
SHIELD #1 Review! Agents of SHIELD TV vs. Agents of SHIELD Comics
It’s no secret that I’ve been critical of Agents of SHIELD. I wanted to review the all-new SHIELD comic from Marvel based on the show’s characters for 2 reasons: 1) Writer Mark Waid is one of the best comic book writers of the last 25 years, and if he can’t infuse life into AoS, nobody can and 2) The Agent Carter interim offers a great chance for the SHIELD comic series to breathe ideas and new life into an inconsistent, if improving, TV series. [Read more…] about SHIELD #1 Review! Agents of SHIELD TV vs. Agents of SHIELD Comics
Marvel Ultimate Universe Reading Order Now Live!
The complete Marvel Ultimate Universe reading order is now live on Comic Book Herald. It’s a great starting place for new Marvel comics fans, and my guide will cover you from launch in 2000 through present day.
Happy new year everybody! Enjoy the Ultimate Universe!