Canadian Vampires, eh? : American Vampire Vol 6
American Vampire has always been more about America than vampires. Because America has always been portrayed as a land of opportunity, it has always attracted those most desperate for that…
Wytches: Parenting Fears Made Manifest
I read Wytches back in September before Baltimore Comic-Con because I wanted to be able to talk to Scott Snyder about how it was a personal meditation on what it…
Baltimore Comic-Con Day 3: Scott Snyder Panel
The biggest takeaway I got from Scott Snyder’s panel at Baltimore Comic-Con was that Scott has a thesis for each story arc he does on Batman. Each is him exploring…
At the Beginning: Wytches #1
We don’t often consider single issues here at Comic POW! We prefer to look at story arcs and completed series to get a better feel for what the author and…
Image Comics Wants All Your Money Part 2
Continuing from a few weeks ago, here are a slew of comics Image Comics will be releasing in 2014. Nameless All Image released was the above image and that it…
Leaving DC Comics (Except Batman)
I’m just going to jump out in front of this and call it a rant. It’s inspired by Kari’s entry last week: So What’s With Batwoman?: Why This Is Important.…
Revisiting the meaning of Asylum
Batman Annual Vol 2 #2 tackles two very interesting and interrelated topics concerning the DC Universe. The main premise of the issue is that Batman is testing security at Arkham…
Is the Era of the Short Batman Story Over?
It used to be the case that there were eight page Batman stories and one issue would contain a few stories. Marvel was the pioneer of having long story arcs.…
The Hero Gotham Deserves (and needs)
Hey, Comic POW! readers! I’m Kari, and I’m thrilled to be joining the team here. Check out the “About the Writers” page to get to know me a little better.…
Interview with Christina Blanch about Gender Through Comic Books Class
My apologies for the echo – it was an oversight on my part. Next time around I need to make sure the guest is wearing headphones. Luckily Christy Blanch does…
2012′s Comics of the Year (video follow-up)
Dan and I take some time to discuss our top picks from the 2012’s Comics of the Year. Top Marvel Book: right at the beginning Top DC Books: 7:20 Top…
Week 4: Batman #3 vs Wonder Woman #3
Eric’s Book: Eric: Alright, it’s time for some Comic POW! Dan: Fight! Eric: So, for this week’s POW! I selected Batman #3, written by Scott Snyder with art by Greg…