In the fifty years of Peanut’, Charles Schulz found bold ways to experiment with the format and elevate his stories beyond their initial simplistic structure. A major change occurred when Schulz began implementing longer story arcs into his work. At first, the narratives were condensed into a single strip, but some had enough comedic potential to be explored in jokes over the course of an entire month. October 1974 features one such story, starring none other than Lucy van Pelt. During this month, Lucy and Schroeder took center stage when her one-sided crush on him reached its breaking point.leading to…
Author: Madelyn Champa
Carlos Schulz Peanut comics are as delightful to read now as they were when they first began publication in 1950, and this continued success is due in no small part to the beloved characters he cultivated. From Charlie Brown to Snoopy, each member of the main gang has their own charming quirks that endear them to readers. In this batch of comic books published sixty years ago, Linus rises to prominence as he embarks on one of his most hilarious adventures. Linus made the decision to run for president of the school in October 1964, with several strips chronicling his…
NOTICE! Spoilers ahead for Venom War: Fantastic Four #1Reed Richards’elastic powers make him an iconic member of the Fantastic Fouralthough they did not always stand out as much as the skills of their companions. Now, he’s revealed two new abilities that shatter all preconceived expectations about what he can do. Reed has cemented himself as one of the most skilled heroes in Marvel history with the latest upgrade to his stretchy superpowers, as he rises to an incredible new level. In Venom War: Fantastic Four #1 – written by Adam Warren, with art by Joey Vasquez, the titular heroes become…
Judgment DayDC’s most infamous moment in DC history is the murder of Supermana groundbreaking sequence that became a landmark in Man of Steel history. However, this isn’t the first Doomsday death; there is another that carries just as much, if not more, thematic weight. Doomsday’s first murder defines his role in DC lore as an unyielding force of evil, proving that he is Superman’s moral opposite. Superman: The Man of Steel #18 – written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove – features Doomsday’s first proper appearance in the DC canon, as he begins his destructive rampage. Before any…
Warning: Spoilers for JSA #1THE Justice Society of America is one of DC’s most underrated teams, despite their long and storied history. Despite his abundant contributions over the years, the Justice League overshadows them as the premier superteam. Now, DC has officially confirmed that the Justice Society is the most important team in its history, giving this classic team the prominence it deserves. The preview for JSA #1 by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero, and Steve Wands sets the stage for the Justice Society’s next adventure, providing some insight into the team. The narration begins by stating that They…
Every superhero in the world Fantastic Four plays an integral role in the team, but there is one member whose role is more crucial than the rest. THE Invisible Woman she may not be the leader like Reed Richards, but one story proves that Marvel’s First Family would cease to exist if it weren’t for her. The Fantastic Four cannot function as a team without Sue Storm, thus confirming that she is the most important member of the team. In And if? #42, titled “What If Susan Richards Had Died in Childbirth?”, by Peter B. Gillis, Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott…
Galactus is widely considered one of the greatest threats to the Marvel Universe, as it devours countless planets to sustain itself. It has long been thought that he is unstoppable, but Reed Richards of Fantastic Four in fact, discovered a method to permanently defeat him. Mister Fantastic’s most terrifying transformation in Marvel lore reveals the shocking secret to stopping Galactus once and for all. In Fantastic Four: Antithesis by Mark Waid, Neal Adams, Mark Farmer, Laura Martin and Joe Caramagna, the Fantastic Four face an enemy called the Antithesis, who weakens Galactus by sapping his energy. The team fights Antithesis…
NOTICE! Spoilers for Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #2There are countless criminals lurking in the dark alleys of Gotham City, but one stands out as the least recognized of them all. from Batman bandits. Oswald Cobblepot, also known as the Penguinhas earned a reputation as one of Gotham’s least dangerous dangers due to how harmless he appears. Now, DC has revealed that he’s officially Gotham’s most underrated villain, and even Batman’s other villains agree. In Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #2 by Jeph Loeb, Klaus Janson, Dave Stewart and Richard Starkings, Batman continues his…
Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1073Superman The home planet of Krypton has been long gone since its conception, but DC’s lore is about to change forever when he finally visits his home world. Krypton is an enigma to Clark Kent after growing up on Earth, and now he finally gets to experience life on Krypton. The history of the DC Universe is rewritten as Superman familiarizes himself with the world he comes from and prepares to meet his biological parents. Action comics #1073 by Mark Waid, Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Matt Herms and Dave Sharpe continues Superman’s ongoing journey through…
Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1073Superman is known for being a one-man fighting machine in DC lore, but that doesn’t mean he always fights alone. He has a family of heroes by his side, all with impressive powers, although they don’t receive as much recognition as Superman himself. Now, Superboy and the Superman of China are leading their own adventure in Superman’s absence, demonstrating the untapped potential of the Superman family. Action comics #1073 by Mark Waid, Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Matt Herms and Dave Sharpe continues the “Ghosts” storyline, in which Superman ventures into the Phantom Zone to uncover…