September 2008
4 posts
Elektra: Assassin - This should be your favorite...
Over the years, I’ve enjoyed reading tons and tons of comicbooks, but only a few have had a meaningful impact on my life. Whether it’s because of the elaborate mythology they weave, or the novel point of view they impart, here are a select group of books that I have come to regard as required reading. These are the comics that I treasure, I love them for giving me something that...
The Unglamorous Secret Lives of Superheroes
A few months ago, while getting dressed for work, I was struck by how difficult it is to find underwear that doesn’t show through your clothes. I had to change twice to find things that wouldn’t show a ridge through my shirt or skirt. It was really annoying, because initially I tried on a bra which had previously fit fine, but it had changed in the wash, and now had a little fold,...
Top Ten Most Naked Superhero Costumes
As Michael Chabon recently noted “In their unitards and tights, all comicbook superheroes, male or female, are fundamentally naked people.” Well, not all superheroes are created equal, and some are substantially more naked than others. Let’s take a look at them, and give credit to those brave heroes who’re willing to bare all in their pursuit of justice.
1. Silver...
Preacher Feeds My Addiction
I read comics. This may seem like an obvious statement, but I’m pretty old fashioned about it. It’s not that I read a lot of titles, I don’t read all the comics out there, not by any means. I’m pretty bloody fussy actually, and usually only pick up 3 or 4 titles a week. But that’s the key point here; I’m buying them every month, not every 6 months in a...
