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Teen Titans / Legion - Johns, McKone, Reis & Prado
After the cancelation of The Legion, DC editors had 2 options: they could either take a break and return to the franchise later on or they could simply discard everything that had been done in the...
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The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch - Neil Gaiman & Michael...
Information is a privilege and in many cases a most useful resource. Imagination, on the other hand, may be deemed as impractical or simply unnecessary. If you’re a writer, having information is...
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September films / películas de setiembre
I’ve been extremely busy the past few weeks, but at least in September I managed to actually go to the movies twice. First, I went to the Union (which is free for all UWM students) and I saw Microbe et...
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Power Man versus Iron Fist - Chris Claremont & John Byrne
I've written about British authors on countless occasions. Perhaps that is something I do consciously, although I must admit years ago I wasn't aware of who exactly came from the United Kingdom... At...
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The X-Men: The Sentinels Trilogy - Roy Thomas & Neal Adams
“There are two things which make a battle great -- the warriors and the stakes for which they compete”, explains Ben Raab in the foreword of Greatest Battles of the X-Men. In the case of the X-Men, the...
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The New Ant-Man - David Michelinie & John Byrne
When Earth’s Mightiest Heroes joined forces for the first time, the Marvel Universe was forever changed. The founding members of the Avengers were Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man (Hank Pym) and the Wasp....
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September comics / Cómics de setiembre
Instead of talking about the comics I bought last month, I decided that it would be a good idea to share with you my latest foray into the zombie genre: Dawn of the Undead. If you’re a fan of The...
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X-Men: Second Genesis - Wein, Claremont & Cockrum
“The most unusual teen-agers of all time” were created in 1963 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby; however, they had to step down from the title, and were replaced by plotters and pencilers that didn’t seem to...
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October films / películas de octubre
In October, UWM celebrated the 31st Annual Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival. Although there were many interesting films, documentaries and short films, I was so busy that I barely had time to go to...
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The Avengers versus Count Nefaria - Jim Shooter & John Byrne
Some of the best Marvel villains have a unique elegance and a true majestic attitude. Some are even kings or rulers of nations, such as Dr. Doom; others are respected due to their leadership and...
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X-Men: X-Sentinels - Chris Claremont & Dave Cockrum
It’s been over 40 years since Chris Claremont became one of the most respected authors in the comic book industry. His critically-acclaimed run on X-Men resurrected a title that was on the verge of...
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The Avengers: Equal Opportunities - David Michelinie & John Byrne
Superhero stories often deal with authority. In one way or another, a superhero represents the law, and although he may not have any formal jurisdiction over his town or city, he can still apprehend...
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October comics / cómics de octubre
Hi everyone!Today, instead of reviewing someone else’s work, I’m focusing on my own comic book: Un-American Chronicles, 4 stand-alone stories in one special issue: The Outsider (a horror story about a...
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November Films / películas de noviembre
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a decade since the first Marvel Studios production was released. And ever since then I’ve been a faithful moviegoer and, of course, that hasn’t changed now...
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The Champions: Black Goliath - Bill Mantlo & John Byrne
Lately, I’ve been nurturing a somewhat incendiary theory: if the most popular writers of the 60s, 70s and 80s were still actively working in the American industry, then they would probably be forced by...
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Lo mejor del arte en Lima - 2016
2016 has been a fantastic. I knew that moving from Peru to the US would be a big change, and before coming here I wasn’t sure if I would be able to adapt easily. Fortunately, in only 4 months, I’ve...
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November Comics / Cómics de noviembre
Instead of talking about the comics I bought last month, I decided that it would be a good idea to share with you my latest foray into the zombie genre: Dawn of the Undead. If you’re a fan of The...
View Article2016 Comic Books: Arion's Achievement Awards
I have a confession to make. It’s something that has never happened to me before. I still have a huge amount of unread comics from this year, so until I finish reading them I can’t really make a list...
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December Films / películas de diciembre
As the snow covers the street, and the cold increases, staying at home sounds like a good alternative. But there is something that sounds even better: watching a fine selection of independent short...
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Avengers: Nights of Wundagore - David Michelinie & John Byrne
Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are some of the most enigmatic characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. They were first introduced as villains in the pages of X-Men, and later on decided to join...
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