Tagged Marvel
Jun 13 2026
Nicholas Cage Swings Through 1930s New York in the Spectacular “Spider-Noir”

When I was a teenager, Nicholas Cage felt like a joke. Thanks to behind-the-scenes money troubles, he’d seemingly do anything for the right price, and it led him to some notoriously bad projects. There’s even an episode of Community about it, in which Abed takes a class called “Nicholas Cage:…
Jul 13 2025
“X-Men ’97” Marks the Spot

I’m a lifelong superhero fan with a plethora of props, posters, Pops, and, of course, comic books. Friends and family often struggle with finding the right birthday gift because no matter how creative they are, I already have the Spider-Man toaster, Mjolnir decanter, and Black Panther umbrella.…
Sep 30 2024
Talking X-Men with X-Pert Chris Claremont

Besides creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, few names are as synonymous with the X-Men comics as Chris Claremont. He holds the distinction of the longest writing tenure on Uncanny X-Men, from 1975 to 1991, during which time he is credited with introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives…
Sep 27 2024
Going Rogue with X-Men Voice Actor Lenore Zann

For many X-Fans, Lenore Zann needs no introduction. She was the voice of one of the most popular characters, Rogue, in X-Men: The Animated Series (1992–1997) as well as the video games X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996), Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes (1998), and Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age…
Oct 25 2023
Loki’s New Season Loses Sight of What Made the First One Great

Note: This review does not contain spoilers for season 2 but does reference the season 1 finale in general terms.
The first season of Loki was one of the most pleasant surprises of pandemic-era television. I tuned in for Owen Wilson—always—but was shocked to find a mustachioed Eli Cash was only one of…
Feb 16 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Disappoints in Multiple Realms

I grew up about 10 minutes from Adventureland, the largest theme park in Iowa. Each summer, the park would unveil local ads for new rides—often rickety old side acts one step up from carnival rides, relocated from bigger parks that needed the extra space. But sometimes, sometimes we would get a ride that…
Feb 08 2023
10 Comics Perfect for Celebrating Black History Month

Welcome to Black History Month, True Believers!
I thought I would share a few reading suggestions for anyone looking to learn more about Black characters or creators. Here are my top 10 picks for comics to check out—any month, really, but especially this month. Read on, and enjoy.
1. Black Panther: A …
Dec 10 2022
Andor Made Me Rethink What Dave Filoni’s Role at Lucasfilm Should Be

Andor is absurdly good. The writing and direction are impeccable. Every conversation is elevated into gripping expositions of character motivations. No scene is wasted. The Empire is exactly what it should be—scary, ruthless, and run by competent people who are true believers and good at their jobs.…
Nov 05 2021
Eternals Comes Up Short on Its Big Ambitions

Eternals feels like a dozen great directions you could take a Marvel ensemble crammed into a 2.5-hour picture. Director Chloé Zhao delivers a stirring and stunning drama of godlike beings confronting the passage of time, the cosmic scale of creation, and the enduring romance between beings that can…
Oct 06 2021
Venom: Let There Be Carnage Leans into the Buddy-Picture Dynamic
There was potential in 2018’s Venom. It was clear there was something here that wasn’t as present in other Marvel and Marvel-adjacent pictures. It was the scene of Eddie Brock jumping into the restaurant lobster tank and eating live lobster. It was the comedic back-and forth between the cynical Eddie…
