COMICS PORTAL: This Year, I’m Thankful for …
‘Tis the season to say what we’re thankful for, so I thought this time I’d…
Browsing: opinion
COMICS PORTAL: Hawkman Day Is on November 10th!
I guess you’ve truly arrived when you get your very own day! Well, this Saturday, November 10th, has been proclaimed as Hawkman Day! It will be the Winged Avenger’s 79th birthday!
COMICS PORTAL: Is ‘DC Universe’ the Future of Comics?
I always like to tell the story of a friend of mine who, discouraged that Buffy the Vampire Slayer was leaving the airwaves, felt we should be paying for each show we like so that we can continue to get new episodes even though networks had given up on them.
Turns out he may have been way, way ahead of his time, although it turns out channels may work better than specific programs.
We Have Issues: Will KEYFORGE Survive Its Own Players?
Richard Garfield’s KeyForge is coming, but will it survive exposure to a hungry, experienced player base?
COMICS PORTAL: To Slab or Not to Slab
Collecting comics went to an all-new level when it became possible to “slab” a comic, especially after it’s been autographed! (I use the term “slab” so I don’t focus on either of the big companies, CGC or CBCS.)
There are good and bad elements to getting a comic slabbed. Let me elaborate!
WE HAVE ISSUES: Eberron and Ravnica are coming to a tabletop near you, so why are fans complaining?
On Monday, July 23rd, 2018, Wizards of the Coast announced two campaign settings to be released for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Fans cheered, fans cried, fans let their opinions be known. Let’s see if we can figure out what all the fuss is about.
COMICS PORTAL: Is This the Future of Comics Shops?
This past weekend, I attended Heroescon in Charlotte, North Carolina, once again. This year my friend Richard Rivera of Stabbity Bunny fame and I shared a booth with Frankie’s Comics, a different kind of comics shop.
COMICS PORTAL: Now It’s ‘Avengers’ Fatigue!
You can always tell when superhero and other comics-related films are doing well – someone brings up a “fatigue” they hope moviegoers are experiencing!
COMICS PORTAL: Are Wizard World Conventions Losing Their Magic?
Recently I heard that there was some unfortunate news about Wizard World’s cons, a group I used to get to quite frequently. However, I haven’t been to one in months, so I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised by what I read.
COMICS PORTAL: ‘Surprise! I’m Valuable!’
Wayne Hall returns from C2E2 to share what he learned at the show, and what turned out to be valuable to fans.
COMICS PORTAL: An 18-Month Big Event Hiatus! Hooray!
I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve wretched about massive crossover events, particularly in…
COMICS PORTAL: ‘DC’ Now Stands For ‘Digital Code?’
An interesting change has happened at DC regarding this same concern. I also found out more information I wasn’t aware of regarding digital code redemption, which I want to briefly talk about as well.
COMICS PORTAL: Rebirth, and How!
When things go on as they usually do, nobody cares. However, turn stuff on its head, and people pay attention!
We All Have Issues: The Dirty Suicide Squad
The Internet is flooded with negative reviews of Warner Bros. Suicide Squad movie. Is it…