Mister Splendiferous hosted series discussing various topics in Western comics
I have been reading some Flash comics from 2008 where Wally and Linda are teaching Iris and Jai how to use their powers and what it means to be a hero. It got me thinking about Barry Allen and his … Continue reading Comic Book Debate – Barry Allen’s Return to the DC Universe
This week saw the release of the 100th issue of Nightwing. When’s the last time you saw a comic series hit 100 issues in today’s day and age. Dick Grayson has gone from the Boy Wonder to Nightwing and stepped … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Nightwing
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and you got some nice comic related gifts. Feel free to share your haul with us! Last week, we looked back at 2022 but FACE FRONT TRUE BELIEVERS! We are looking … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Looking Ahead to 2023
Before we look ahead to 2023, let’s look back at the year that was 2022. Lets take a moment to reflect on those we lost in the comic community this year. A moment of silence for them and their families. … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Looking Back at 2022
Good afternoon and Welcome to Comic Book Chat! Iron Man recently celebrated it’s 650th issue followed by a brand new number one. Sigh I miss legacy numbering…but I digress. Today’s Discussion – what model/mark of Iron Man’s armor is your … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Favorite Iron Man Armor
Good afternoon and Welcome to Comic Book Chat! Today’s Discussion – Best/Worst Retcons Comic writers will try to fix a mistake regarding a character’s history or past. Sometimes it’s a surprise that reinvigorates the character and shocks the audience. Sometimes … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Best/Worst Retcons
Good afternoon and welcome to Comic Book Chat! Before we dive into this week’s topic – there is a special announcement! The Pits Awards for 2022 are on the horizon. Voting for Best Comic Book and Best Comic Strip or … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Announcement Plus Love and Rockets 40th Anniversary
Welcome to this week’s Comic Book Chat! I was looking in the Walmart DVD bargain bin and came across a copy of Bloodshot and it got me thinking – What is your favorite Non-DC/Marvel movie? Thats it! Thats this week’s … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Favorite Non-DC/Marvel Comics Movies
It’s Thanksgiving today at the Comic Book Chat. I would like to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone that takes a moment to drop a comment or two in the Comic Book Chat. It’s nice to have discussions twice … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving from the Comic Book Chat!
Namor made a big splash in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever so today’s Comic Book Chat is all about the Sub-Mariner. Do you prefer him as hero or villain? What is your positive/negative feedback on Namor’s portrayal in his feature film … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Character Spotlight – Namor the Sub-Mariner
Last week saw the release of WildC.A.Ts #1, in time for the property’s 30th Anniversary. Today’s Comic Book Chat is about WildC.A.Ts and the WildStorm Universe at large. What are your favorite characters from the Wildstorm Universe? Do you think … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – W is for WildStorm and WildC.A.Ts
Black Panther – Wakanda Forever will be released tomorrow, Friday November 11th. Today’s Comic Book Chat is about Black Panther and the World of Wakanda. What are some of your favorite stories featuring Black Panther? Two recommendations from me would … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Black Panther and the World of Wakanda
DC Comics is releasing embossed covers for some of their titles very shortly and it got me thinking about the 1990s. So today we will be discussing the good and the bad about that decade in comic books. Back in … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – I Love the 90s!
It wouldn’t be the Road to Halloween unless we talk about Junji Ito. I know we don’t normally get a chance to talk manga around here at the Comic Book Chat but many people have made the leap from comics … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Creator Spotlight – Junji Ito
The Rock returns to the big screen this week in Black Adam. With that in mind, today’s discussion will be about the anti-hero/villain. He’s played a major role in some of the biggest events in the DC Universe. 52 comes … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Black Adam
October 1992 – Superman saves Metropolis and its citizens from the alien threat dubbed Doomsday. The Man of Steel would succumb to his injuries, holding on just long enough for Lois to tell him that he did it – he … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – 30th Anniversary of the Death of Superman
For as long as I can remember, our beloved Joey would always lament that there were no new Miracleman comics for sale at local comic shops. Well that is all about to change as Miracleman returns next month, thanks in … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Miracleman
I was tagged in the Weekly Comics Thread by Pupshaw last week- the comment mentioned a discussion topic involving “the history of our comic nerdom.” So today’s discussion is all about your origin story. When did you officially get your … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Your Origin Story
You are walking down the street and spy a mysterious phone dial on the ground. It’s odd because you haven’t seen a rotary phone in years. You hear a whisper saying, “Hero”, “Hero”. You spell the word -H-E-R-O using the … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Create Your Own Hero
Today is Jack Kirby’s birthday and in celebration of The King, I figured I’d post a Comic Book Chat thread to discuss the legend. Feel free to post remembrances about Mr. Kirby and some of your favorite art pieces and … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Jack Kirby’s Birthday
Today’s Comic Book Chat is a fun game I’m trying out. Name a hero or villain that you associate with the color Red. Who is the first one to come to mind? Let’s see how many obscure and popular characters … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Heroes/Villains You Associate with the Color Red
