Better Late Than Never – Aquaman: The Trench
In the first installment of a new column, take a look back at the first few issues of Aquaman coming out of DC’s New 52. Can Geoff Johns & Ivan Reis make the sea-king cool again?
Tag: "Geoff Johns"
Retcon This! The Falcon’s Bird Connection
Admittedly, the Falcon is a bit player at best, and not the type of character who would normally warrant the attention necessary for a Retcon This. But recently I saw something that has haunted me at night ever since. Brace yourself, PoP!ulation.
Jan 17, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Make it So: Green Lantern & Flash – Together Again For the First Time!
With the universe rebooted again, it’s time to see another first meeting between the Emerald Warrior and the Scarlet Speedster.
Review: Aquaman #1
Does Geoff Johns’ Aquaman #1 help the King of Atlantis repair his laughable image in the eyes of comic readers? Or does it perpetuate the notion that Aquaman is no one’s favorite superhero? The New 52 Relaunch continues!
Sep 29, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
Review: Green Lantern #1/Red Lanterns #1/Resurrection Man #1
Villains take center stage in two of the four of DC’s relaunched Lantern titles, both of the Green and Red varieties. Plus, you can’t keep a good Resurrection Man down!
Sep 14, 2011 | 6 comments | View Post
Flashpoint #5 (of 5)
The catalyst for DC’s “New 52″ ends in a puzzling yet poignant way, as the heroes of the DCU remake their world yet again to save it from itself.
Sep 01, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Flashpoint # 2 (of 5) / Fear Itself #3 (of 7)
This week brings us the latest chapters from the Big Two’s respective Summer Event miniseries(es?) and, wouldn’t you know it, some characters might already be dead. Seems a bit early to play that card, but we’ll see how it all pans out.
Jun 02, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
Flashpoint #1 (of 5)
DC goes the “Alternate Universe” route yet again for their big non-Green Lantern-centric summer event. Will it win over fans, or will readers just skip over this story, thinking that it really doesn’t matter in the long run? Time will tell.
May 13, 2011 | 20 comments | View Post
Brightest Day #24
As the year-long, multi-character-centric storyline comes to a close, Alan Moore has yet another reason to hate DC’s guts. Was it all worth the waiting and wondering? Read on to find out.
Apr 29, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Feb 03, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
It’s All Geek To Me – Canon
Sure, it’s a good story, but is it “official?” This is the question asked by many a comic and sci-fi fan.
Retcon This! – The Splintering of the JSA
Teams split up in comics all the time, but it has done nothing for DC’s premier team of veteran heroes except make them less interesting and less relevant.
Jan 08, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
Retcon This! Blackest Night and it’s Consequences
If you don’t hate me already, here’s a good reason to. I poke the sleeping bear of Blackest Night.
Nov 06, 2010 | 15 comments | View Post
Brightest Day #11
More Black Lanterns?!! I know the dead never stay dead in comics, but this is ridiculous!
Oct 08, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Brightest Day #10
“White Lantern? Ah, that story can wait. Right now, let’s talk about Black Manta’s bastard son and why the two sides of Firestorm need to get along.”
Sep 17, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
PoP! Top 6-Pack: Comic Characters That “Break The Fourth Wall”
PoP! takes a look at the six most meta characters in all of comicdom.
Sep 16, 2010 | 12 comments | View Post
Brightest Day #7
The search continues for the one to bring balance to the Lantern Spectrum. It worked for The Force, didn’t it?
Aug 05, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Brightest Day #6
Death, decapitation, and government conspiracies abound in this installment. So when does this “Day” start getting bright?
Jul 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Brightest Day #5
This book is like taking a road trip without a map – we’re not sure where we’re going, but we’re sure having fun getting there.
Jul 10, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The Flash #3
Barry gets some unexpected help against the Rogues of the future, plus – Boomerangs: How the %&*! do THEY work?
Brightest Day #4
Lost fans, I think I’ve found the perfect comic to fill that multi-character, interconnected mystery void…that is, of course, if you give a crap about the DCU.
Jun 18, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Brightest Day #3
Boston Brand takes on the Anti-Monitor and asks the question that’s on all of our minds – What does it all mean?
Jun 05, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
May 27, 2010 | 36 comments | View Post
Brightest Day #1
Resurrection ain’t all it’s cracked up to be in the first issue of DC’s biweekly epic.
May 07, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
Retcon This! The Speed Force
If I had super-speed, I’d run away from this latest retcon as fast as possible.
May 01, 2010 | 5 comments | View Post
Jeph Loeb: The PoP! Interview, from C2E2!
In our three-part series from the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, Jeph Loeb, renowned (and sometimes reviled) comics writer, discusses the ins and outs of the ongoing Red Hulk saga from Marvel Comics, his involvement with the Marvel Ultimate Universe, and his critics.
Apr 28, 2010 | 21 comments | View Post
Green Lantern #53
Did Brightest Day #0 make you hungry for even more cryptic setups? Do you like being advertised to while you read your comics? Well then, this is the issue for you!
Apr 23, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
Blackest Night #8 (of 8)
What a long, strange trip it’s been. Note to Grant Morrison: THIS is how you do a company-wide superhero event.
Apr 02, 2010 | 14 comments | View Post
Green Lantern #52
The Lanterns face off against an undead planet and Sinestro gives us all a history lesson in this penultimate chapter of “Blackest Night.”
Mar 26, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
The PoP! Fangirl of the Month – March 2010
We’ve had a full calendar year (visit www.cafepress.com/panelsonpages for purchasable proof!) of amazing ladies, and our 13th is no exception. It is my absolute pleasure to introduce the March 2010 PoP! Fangirl of the Month, Sara Lima.
Mar 01, 2010 | 20 comments | View Post
Blackest Night #7 (of 8)
It appears that giving Luthor an orange ring may not have been the best decision after all.
Feb 25, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
Green Lantern #51 & Green Lantern Corps #45
These books have more conflicting emotions than an estranged family reunion…but at least they’re a lot more fun.
Feb 18, 2010 | 5 comments | View Post
Green Lantern #50
Hal learns that “Hell Hath No Fury Like a Spectre Scorned,” plus some of the new Corps members don’t want to play nice.
Jan 28, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
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