To include independent comics in this list or not; that was the question. The problem that I ran into is that so many independent comics--Saga, Hellboy, Fables, Monstress, Strangers In Paradise, Spawn, and so many more--are so inextricably linked to their supporting cast that the idea of a "main character" in those books can get... Continue Reading →
The Batman (2022) review
Wow, what can I say about Matt Reeves' take on The Batman? After nearly a decade of Snyder & Affleck nearly ruining cinematic Bat adventures for me (seriously, Batman using MACHINE GUNS and KILLING PEOPLE?! I mean, could you miss the point of the character's backstory anymore? Especially when so heavily relying on the "Martha" reference... Continue Reading →
Episode 24: Batman (1989)
Batman may not have any sneaky heat missiles, but Sir Richard Dean Girt III joins Stew to discuss Batman (1989)! http://www.SWOProductions.com https://sneakymissiles.com/
Bonus Episode 2: The Batman
Stew has his first ever solo venture this episode to bring you his thoughts on The Batman--one of the few big budget releases of the last few years that left him unsure how he felt. Check out our website for more fun! http://www.SWOProductions.com
Episode 23: Batman Forever
Hang up your wet laundry, make a deposit at the Second Bank Of Gotham, and listen in as Even The Score podcast joins in to discuss Batman Forever! http://www.SWOProductions.com https://linktr.ee/eventhescorepod http://www.punchlion.com
Episode 21: Dark Knight Rises
Ian from The Best Film Ever podcast joins us to talk about the conclusion to the Chris Nolan Batman trilogy. http://www.SWOProductions.com http://www.punchlion.com https://linktr.ee/bestfilmeverpod
The Top 100 Comics Of A Lifetime, #65-61
Wow, I'm still not even halfway through this list! Let's keep going! For more of this series up to this point, start HERE and work your way backwards. #65. Avengers Annual #10 By Chris Claremont and Michael Golden I feel like this story is less IMPORTANT (or even that good in particular) than it is... Continue Reading →
The Top 100 Comics Of A Lifetime, #70-66
We're back at the good ol' Wizard list of the top 100 comic books from 1979 - 2006. For more in this series, click HERE! Let's get into the next chunk... #70. Planetary: Night On Earth By Warren Ellis and John Cassaday Warren Ellis is very much on of those "Oh man, why did YOU... Continue Reading →
Top 100 Comics Of A Lifetime, #75-71
For more on the comics that have brought us to this point, click HERE. All right, we are into the second quarter of this list, which you will remember was Wizard Magazine's Top 100 issues of a lifetime, assuming your lifetime was 1979-2006. There have been some... choices so far. I'm not entirely sure what... Continue Reading →
Episode 12: Batman Vs Superman, Ultimate Edition
Stew and his guest Kalvin from The Magic Number Is 3 take a look at the supposed Dawn Of Justice, with Batman Vs Superman! For more SWO content, check out http://www.SWOProductions.com Kalvin's show and info can be found at https://linktr.ee/magic3tvpod And go to http://www.punchlion.com for more from Punchline!
Comics’ Best Alternate Looks: Part 1
My wife and I just recently moved into a new house. The house-shopping process took... a very long time. We got to the point where we figured we were cursed. But eventually, the stars aligned, and we were able to both buy a new home and sell our old one. During the shopping process, we... Continue Reading →
Why the Best Comic Characters Just “Work”
Some of the most memorable and fascinating characters in all of fiction were first created for comic books. The last decade-plus of movie ticket sales can more than substantiate that. But even before cinematic effects caught up with the way these larger-than-life heroes deserved to be presented, you are still talking about characters that have... Continue Reading →
Stew’s Reviews: The Long Halloween
My wife hates comics books. It’s really frustrating, but honestly, we have so little in common, and some of that so little is that she just has no interest in them whatsoever. Not just superheroes, either. The whole notion of “books with pictures in them” is anathema to her. What’s really weird is that she... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: DC Comics Films
Hey, it's Snyder Month! Regardless of how you or I feel about the upcoming Snyder Cut, it's well on its way, and it will be hitting HBO Max on 3/18/21. And there has been a segment of fans who have been rabidly awaiting this moment in pop culture history. Between those fans and the morbid... Continue Reading →
My Top Fifteen Stories Ever: #5 to #1!
It's been a long way to the top, but since we do, in fact, want to rock 'n roll, we have all successfully made it. After the past two weekends of tension-building action where I gave you my favorite comics #11-#15 and then #6-#10, I can tell that your anticipation is at an absolute fever pitch! But never... Continue Reading →