Warning! Warning! Spoilers for Star Wars #50 ahead! Before his defeat at Endor, the heroes of Star Wars’ Original trilogy almost taken down Emperor Palpatine In a radically different way – except, as they discovered, he’d defend against even what is possibly the most unique superweapon in Star Wars Canon. While Palpatine made it to the Death Star on the second Death Star, it was only because Luke Skywalker and his allies made a difficult moral choice. Star Wars #50 – written by Charles Soule, with art by Madibek Musabekov – is the finale for Marvel’s long-running comic series, which…
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The front side is famous for its recurring elements, of which there were almost too many to count over the strip’s fifteen-year run – but while some are less fondly remembered by fans, some remain unforgettable and undeniably the best. For new fans just discovering The front sideUnderstanding its most prominent recurring elements is key to “getting” creator Gary Larson’s humor. For Larson, a “recurring element” can cover a wide range of things; in short, It constitutes no premise, punchline, theme, place or character, or in general, anything that the artist has returned to again and again over the years.…
Negan’s villain group “The Saviors” were one of the most memorable factions in The Walking DeadAlthough as revealed by Robert Kirkman, their “original” name was much less evocative, but somehow still oddly fitting, considering the quixotic sense of humor that their leader would become famous for throughout the rest of the comic’s run. The Walking Dead Deluxe #96 – written by Robert Kirkman, with art by Charlie Adlard – is a full-color reissue of the original black-and-white issue, first published in 2012. The updated issue also includes what became a staple of the Deluxe Reprint, Kirkman’s section “Cutting Room Floor”.…
Warning! Warning! Spoilers for Star Wars #50 ahead! The latest issue of Marvel’s Star Wars Comic series pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the Galactic Civil War, vi Luke Skywalker Reveals to a young Ben Solo The surprising group that wields power that extends beyond even the Jedi in certain ways: the galaxy’s record clerks. Star Wars #50 – written by Charles Soule, with art by Madibek Musabekov – contains a tense scene in which a Rebel operation to kill Palpatine, and Lando’s life, hang in the balance, with it all coming down to the will of a single…
The front side Known for his often inscrutable punchlines, creator Gary Larson’s audit of one of his less successful cartoons offers great insight into how and why his work earned his reputation for being “Confusing, confusing, esoteric and strange.” Impressive, The front side Was able to be dark in several different ways, on multiple different levels. in The Complete Front Side Volume Two, Larson was as close as he ever got to directly explaining a For side joke, break down one of his patented head-scratchers and make it clear that the joke is actually obvious – At least, if the…
Through its short, but impressive ten-year run in publication, Calvin and Hobbes Offered a unique perspective on modern culture, as insightful as it was entertaining – included Many classic strips where creator Bill Waterson explored the impact of television on society through his young protagonist CalvinWho loved television as much as anything. Watterson’s comic often touches on prevailing criticisms of television, which was prevalent in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, when Calvin & Hobbes Ran in newspapers across America. The artist used Calvin’s POV, as a young and often iconoclastic child, to undermine the criticism at times – but also to…
Bill Watterson’s iconic comic strip Calvin and Hobbes often featured jokes about so-called “high art,”As a young protagonist, Calvin often found himself the mouthpiece for his creator’s thoughts on art and culture. Calvin often fancied himself as an audience, leaving Hobbes to act as the proxy for skeptical, confused newspaper readers across the nation. Watterson’s commentary on artistic trends, and the role of artists in contemporary society, are among the most detailed, nuanced ideas the artist ever put into the mouth of the irreverent young Calvin, who typically strayed from Watterson’s astute observations. to arrive at a hilariously iconoclastic conclusion.…
Marvel has launched its latest Avengers Team-up book, with Captain America leading a star-studded squad – including two characters who get their first shot at proving they’re among Earth’s mightiest heroes. Avengers Assemble Features the debut of Night Thrasher and Lightspeed, along with a roster that also includes Shang-Chi, Hercules, She-Hulk and more coming together for a new Avengers tenure. Avengers Assemble #1 – written by Steve Orlando, with art by Cory Smith – offers a two-pronged introduction to Captain America’s new team, as those who arrive at Avengers headquarters early on find themselves thrown into an action-heavy mission. Those…
The last fight between Hulk And Thanos Make it clear that The Avengers must fight less-than-fair in order to take down the Mad Titan – as Hulk proves more than willing to use underhanded tactics to win against his opponent. When two of the most imposing figures of the Marvel Universe clash again, it became evident that no one is inclined to play by the “rules.” The Incredible Hulk Annual (2024) #1 – written by Derek Landy, with art by Geoff Shaw – continues the massive “Infinity Watch” crossover storyline, as Hulk becomes Thanos’ next big obstacle to his goal…
According to creator Gary Larson, his primary goal with The front side Was always to get a reaction from his readers – although not necessarily always laughter. to Larson, making a reader exclaim “what-the?”After reading one of his comics was as much a success as eliciting a chuckle, something that goes a long way to explaining the quixotic nature of the artist’s humor. A closer look at The front side reveals that Gary Larson achieved a “what-the?”from his audience in many different ways; for example, Sometimes it was the product of a too subtle joke, while in other instances, it…