The History of Dr. Strange Master of the Mystic Arts

Other than the fact that he spells his name incorrectly I love Dr. Strange!  Like every Marvel character he's had some rough story lines during his time but there is just something about him that keeps me constantly rooting for this M.D. turned Mystic to play a larger more awesome role in the MCU.  With the movie coming out he's getting more of the attention he deserves and this article does a great job of summarizing some of his cool and unusual history and plot lines:

STRANGE HISTORY: THE LONG, STRANGE JOURNEY OF DOCTOR STRANGE

Looking forward to seeing Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange on the BIG SCREEN,
~Steve

Do we still need Wonder Woman after 75 years?

I read the title of this CBR.com article and thought to myself: Why is this even a question?  The answer is obviously YES!

Immediately I was wondering if they might actually be arguing that we don't need her but was very happy to see that wasn't the case.

Wonder Woman has a much bigger problem than people framing her as a sexualized pin-up girl draped in the American flag, however. She has a reputation for being — dare I say it — boring. Boring to the point that people have published lists of exactly why she is boring, with complaints centering on a boring supporting cast, boring villains, boring weapons and overall boring stories.  

In the era of Ms. Marvel, Maps Mizoguchi, America Chavez and Faith, do we even need boring old Wonder Woman anymore?

The answer is a simple one: Yes. We need Wonder Woman just as much today as we did in 1941. Although at first glance she might feel like a throwback, with connotations of second-wave feminism, she remains genuinely radical, and it is precisely that radicalness that makes her unique in superhero comics.
In a genre defined by violence, Wonder Woman is, at heart, a pacifist. Her earliest adventures literally pitted her against War, personified in the form of the Greek god Ares. Diana’s lasso of truth might seem a puny weapon, but that’s precisely the point: it is meant to enlighten, rather than harm. Truth wins out over War and Deception.

Check out the whole article Do We Still Need Wonder Woman After 75 Years?  for some more interesting takes on this timeless Amazonian Warrior!

As another testement to the need of Wonder Woman, how can a character that inspires adorableness like this not be needed?  Pint Sized Wonder Womans Dad takes to Photo Shop

Here's to another 75 years,
~Steve

Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows

It's no secret, I'm a huge Spidey fan but byass aside (if that's possible) the mini series Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows was simply fantastic!  There is a ton to say about how well Dan Slott and Adam Kubert nailed the essence of Peter Parker through the art and writing in this story but instead of doing that I'm just going to say go read it and share some of my favorite panels. 

I know what you're thinking and yes I wish Stan Lee officiated my wedding too!
~Steve

Recent Reading: Batman and Robin #2

This was such a powerful panel for me. How wonderfully wicked to have the book open up on Batman and Robin drugged and tied into a rotting car in an abandoned drive in watching as a montage of their enemies killing innocents plays, bringing into question Batman's vow not to kill. This is a classic controversy endlessly argued among geeks in corners of comic book stores and cons for years and Peter Tomasi knocks it out of the park in this arch using the process of Bruce teaching Damian the value and purpose of that vow to drive the story line. If you haven't read this run yet go do now.

Seriously go. NOW!
~Steve

Recent Reading: Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #1

This first issue of Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #1 was nothing less than amazing!  This one panel represents the very thing that drives this story line and Adam Kubert just nails Venom and Spidey.

Recent Reading: All New X-Men #25

Stand out spread in this issue.  Great collaboration of many artists!

Live Long and Prosper - RIP Leonard Nimoy

Science fiction legend and pioneer Leonard Nimoy has passed.  May he live long and prosper in the realm eternal.

See the article

Seriously sad,
~Steve

Re-imagining Superhero Body Types

Check out the article on CBR - Robot 6

My Thoughts:

Okay here is the problem with this. Yes the boobs are ridiculous there is no arguing that but these are SUPER HEROES people! They work out and beat up bad guys for a living! Just imagine if you were kicking ass 24/7 you would have a physically fit chiseled body equipped with washboard abs, big biceps and super cut legs. You want unrealistic I point you towards a kinda chubby Power Girl and Wonder Woman. Any normal human being (which neither of these woman are they're Kryptonian & Amazonian but I wont go there) with the activity level clearly shown in these comics would be an animal with nearly perfect physic! So yes the boobs are too big and some waists may be too small but these depictions I call BS on.

Kinda irritated by this,
~Steve

Rereading The Walking Dead Arch 2!

Hands down the single best panel among many in The Walking Dead issues 7-12:

So much emotion and desperation.  In one page everything changes and their priorities shift.  Another testament to the fabulous writing and art in this series.

Enjoy,
~Steve

75 Years of Batman Video

If you're a Batman fan this is a must see.  This video released on DC's All Access YouTube account is an awesome look at Batman throughout the last 75 years.

Wishing I was Batman,
~Steve