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Pretty Ugly: Fighting for Your Right to be Ripped Apart [Opinion]

By Sam LeBas | Oct 29, 2013 | Longform

So, I feel that I have to start with a declaration. Despite the fact that I go by ‘Sam’ and like comics, I am a woman. Raise your hand if you didn’t know that. See, you learned something today, good for you. As I have read all the back and forth regarding the reaction of […]

The “Pretty Deadly” Controversy and the Reality Behind It [Opinion]

By David Harper | Oct 25, 2013 | Longform

Yesterday, Hannibal Tabu’s longtime, often strongly worded “The Buy Pile” created a bit more controversy than even he is used to. In a spot that he normally uses to kill books – his “no…just no” section for the worst books of the week – he shared an anecdote about this week’s rather universally beloved Image […]

The Cost of Catching Up: One Reader’s Frustration with Marvel’s Collection Pricing Strategy [Opinion]

By David Harper | Oct 7, 2013 | Longform

2013 in many ways has been owned by Marvel. Besides last month, they’ve owned the market share battle in the industry. The Marvel Now! relaunch has been both a commercial and critical success, bringing in a ton of fans to their books and putting smiles on their faces. Hell, if you expand it to the […]

Multiversity 101: How Marvel Has Succeeded (By Becoming DC)

By Brian Salvatore | Sep 24, 2013 | Longform

One of the reasons that I self-identify as a DC guy is because I love the history that, up until recently, was always a cornerstone of their books. The publisher, during its finest hours, was never beholden to the past, but shone a light backwards, from where it came, and kept the best pieces of […]

The Shifting Landscape of Creator-Owned Comics

By Matthew Meylikhov | Sep 16, 2013 | Longform

When Multiversity Comics first began, nobody cared about creator-owned comics and it was barely a blip on this blog’s initial radar. Wait. Wait. No. That’s… not quite right. Let me try that again. When Multiversity Comics began 4 years ago, the majority of attention given to the comics culture by us and most predominant comic culture blogs […]

Why Batman is Bad for Ben Affleck, and Vice Versa [Opinion]

By David Harper | Aug 23, 2013 | Longform

So the news has finally come. We now know who the new Batman is. As the L.A. Times shared, Warner Bros. has selected none other than Oscar winner Ben Affleck to appear as the new Batman in the upcoming “Man of Steel” sequel from Zack Snyder. In a lot of ways, it’s a huge win […]

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A Trip to the Joe Kubert School

By Brian Salvatore | Aug 14, 2013 | Columns, Longform

Back in July, I had the opportunity to take a trip to the Kubert School in Dover, New Jersey. I brought along my camera, and tried my best to document the trip. I hope you enjoy your virtual tour through the Kubert School! The school, itself an old high school, looks like any Catholic school […]

In Defense of Comic Reviewers

By David Harper | Aug 6, 2013 | Longform

One of the hottest topics in comics recently has been the role of the artist in the grand scheme of comic creation. Is the artist a 50/50 creative partner when it comes to developing a complete comic story? Is he or she more than that, less than that, or is it a fool hardy game […]

Where Are All The Female Artists at the Big 2?

By Brian Salvatore | Jul 16, 2013 | Longform

Last week, I went on assignment to the Joe Kubert School, for a piece that will be showing up as part of our “Artist August” coverage next month. I saw many, many cool things at the school, but the thing that left me most jazzed was this: I saw a ton of female artists studying […]

Image Expo and the Redefinition of Conventional Wisdom

By David Harper | Jul 8, 2013 | Longform

The first Image Expo was an incredible success that many wondered how they could match or even top that initial event in 2013. And for much of 2013, it looked like nothing would follow it up, as publisher Eric Stephenson stressed that they weren’t interested in doing another convention of that sort. Then, out of […]

Now That Man of Steel is Out, Let’s Talk About Why the World Needs a Wonder Woman Movie

By Matthew Meylikhov | Jun 25, 2013 | Longform

In the wake of Man of Steel, a lot has been said. We talk about its merits, its impact, its relevance, its content and quality — and all of these are valid discussions assuredly. But today I’d like to move away from yet another article about Superman’s problems and instead talk about a different problem […]

The Unrelenting Arc Towards Realism in Superhero Films

By Brian Salvatore | Jun 18, 2013 | Longform

On Sunday night, I took in Man of Steel. I went in with low expectations and, except for a few really troubling scenes, enjoyed it. However, one thing struck me during the film that really bugs me, and I’ve noticed it is endemic of just about every superhero film made in the last two decades. […]

Creator-Owned Comics: What’s Next, What’s Now or the Start of Something New?

By David Harper | Jun 12, 2013 | Longform

If there has been a dominant buzz word or phrase in comics the past few years, it has undoubtedly been “creator-owned comics.” Between the advent of hugely successful creator-owned properties, the creative freedom they provide and the treatment of writers and artist both new and old by the main publishing houses, there’s been a stunning […]

How To Win At Comics in 2013, Starring Kelly Sue DeConnick and Friends

By Matthew Meylikhov | Jun 3, 2013 | Longform

This is going to be a bit long and feature the writing of people who are not members of this site. Forgive the massive cross-posting which we’re aware can at times seem self-indulgent, but we assure you that there is a purpose to all of this. Consider it a pseudo-sequel to last year’s version of […]

Why James Robinson Leaving DC Matters

By Brian Salvatore | May 28, 2013 | Longform

There isn’t just one proper way to make or enjoy comics. Some creators love collaborating “Marvel style,” whereas other prefer detailed scripts. Some fans love sprawling epics, whereas other would rather one and done stories. Beyond that, there is no proper way to construct a comics universe, deal with continuity, or equip a company’s creators […]

Why Movies Won’t Save Comics, And Why They Don’t Need To

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 21, 2013 | Longform

Alright, folks, strap in and prepare yourself for an opinionated piece. This weekend while sitting in a theater watching Star Trek Into Darkness (like many of you reading this, I assume), I had a stray thought: wow — this theater is packed. It didn’t really hit me as meaning anything until much later, after talking […]

Dial “I” for Identity: A Closer Look at DC’s Struggles to Define Itself in Today’s Industry

By David Harper | May 15, 2013 | Longform

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. DC canceled four books on Monday, including two of the original New 52 in Demon Knights and Legion of Super Heroes, a second wave book in Dial H, and a relatively new book in fourth waver Threshold. All four were struggling in sales. All four will be […]

Multiversity 101: Living in a World of Creator-Owned Fan Fiction

By Matthew Meylikhov | May 8, 2013 | Longform

At a recent book reading and signing, Joe Hill responded to a question about his influences by recalling a particular quote, one stating that “all fiction is essentially just fan fiction.” And, believe it or not, it got me thinking about a lot of things, particularly in the world of comics. For frame of reference […]

Multiversity 101: A Quick Guide to Free Comic Book Day 2013

By David Harper | May 2, 2013 | Longform

One of my favorite days every year is, undoubtedly, Free Comic Book Day. It’s easy to see why if you’ve ever experienced it. For a fan of comics, it’s the time of the year where the enthusiasm within the fandom of the industry spills off into a more general populace, and you can see men […]

Multiversity 101: On Comics, Video Games and “Accountability”

By Matthew Meylikhov | Mar 26, 2013 | Longform

Before we get started, a note: a lot that I’m about to write about may seem somewhat contradictory to things I have said in the past at first glance. I would ask that you bear with me, read it in full to the closing remarks and then judge any apparent hypocrisy accordingly. This past weekend, I worked […]

Multiversity 101: What’s Continuity Got To Do With It?

By Matthew Meylikhov | Mar 11, 2013 | Longform

First, An Introduction Since comics were invented, there’s one internal narrative device which has become prolific that is just the absolute worst: continuity. Seriously – it’s just the absolute worst. It makes comics hard to follow, inaccessible and needlessly convoluted (so I’m told by some), creating a mythology that is impossible to adhere to and […]

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