Robert Kirkman did something that is nearly impossible in these days of news leaks and countless comic book websites; he kept a secret. Anyone who has not read issue 193 of The Walking Dead or heard the news, may want to pick up a copy before reading on. Spoilers await. The latest issue of the The Walking Dead, the long-running comic that spawned the AMC television … [Read more...]
The Sanctum Sangiacomo Salutes Pride Month!
by Michael Sangiacomo ROCKY RIVER – Valentino Zullo said the first reference to homosexuality in his beloved superhero comics was negative. “It was an issue of The Hulk from 1980 which explained that the Hulk’s alter-ego, Bruce Banner, was almost raped by two men in a YMCA,” Zullo said. “That’s a pretty harsh way to introduce the subject to a mainstream audience.” It … [Read more...]
Relationship Status at the End of Civilization: It’s Complicated
By Dirk Drudgler - I’m not a huge fantasy guy and there's a lot of fantasy on comic stands, especially from independent publishers. Most of it doesn’t interest me. I’m not particularly against it, I just never get around to it. CODA is a fantasy tale for both fans of the genre and occasional dabblers like myself. The 12-issue comic series from BOOM! Studios wrapped last … [Read more...]
The Sanctum Sangiacomo: Heroes and Reviewer in Crisis
by Michael Sangiacomo There is one thing that critics should not do – judge a movie, book or comic based on how they personally would have handled it. A critic’s job is to look at the work and judge it on its own merits. He should also wait until the entire story is finished before rushing to judgment. Taking all that into account, I can honestly say that Heroes … [Read more...]
The Sanctum Sangiacomo: Wham-O Giant Comics #1!
by Mike Sangiacomo Wednesday means New Comic Book Day. You walk into your favorite shop, where everyone knows your name, and start rooting through the new releases: Batman, another Batman, another Batman; Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, the Spider-Man: Hunted… Didn’t I already buy this? Hmmm. You go home, start digging into the stack. Read … [Read more...]