Dec 16 2014
Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover. Yet some of those covers last for the ages… Happy holidays, everyone! Welcome back …
Dec 08 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 120, the comic book show that’s one nerd short of a barbershop quartet. In this is issue, Oprah Winfrey may be leading the Suicide Squad. Look inside your skulls, because you get a bomb, you get a bomb and YOU get a bomb. ALSO Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as …
Dec 01 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 119, the comic book show that wonders what kind of scene it’s getting into. In this issue, the Avengers go travelling through time to defeat a future where Ultron wins in Ultron: Forever. Wait, haven’t we heard this one before? THEN the Avengers go travelling through time to defeat …
Nov 27 2014
Following the Flashpoint event, DC Comics did something that very few thought was possible in modern comics: they scrapped everything. Beginning with 52 number #1 issues in September 2011, The New 52 was the first line-wide reinvention of DC’s core characters in over seven decades. More than simply renumbering, it took characters from all of …
Nov 03 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 115, the comic book show that wears its underpants on the inside. In this issue, 9 films are announced for Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’d tell you about them if we could stop squeeing for 5 minutes. ALSO Ri¢hie Ri¢h is coming to television. In this version he …
Oct 26 2014
It’s further down the rabbit hole as Grant Morrison’s meta dissection continues to reflect back on itself and examine the idea of the ‘superhero’. (Warning: review contains plot elements that may be considered minor spoilers) “What’s your take on the whole comic books mmm-might be art thing?” It’s a question that Alexis Luthor, the genius daughter of Lex, asks …
Oct 13 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 113, the comic book show that doesn’t take prisoners. In this issue, Iron Man 4 may or may not be coming soon. In this one, Fin Fang Foom is revealed to be a cocker spaniel named Jerry. ALSO Marvel reintroduces Squirrel Girl in a storyline that’s just plain nuts. THEN we …
Oct 09 2014
Don’t have time for long reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. The DC universe starts all new arcs this week (8 October 2014), with Batgirl flying off in a new direction, Batman back from his self-reflective Zero …
Oct 07 2014
The New 52 has had its share of detractors over the last few years, but we’re basically enthusiasts here at Behind the Panels. So rather than tackle one of those annual “New 52: Wins and Losses So Far” columns, we thought we’d celebrate what we’ve enjoyed so far. After enough, there’s enough dark holes on …
Oct 06 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 112, the comic book show that truly is the worlds’ finest. In this issue, it’s your chance to finally lick Batman! THEN Geoff Johns becomes a LEGO minifig! But how will he write with his hands locked in a cupping position? ALSO it’s Gotham Academy, Lobo, Bucky Barnes on the wall and more …
Oct 02 2014
Don’t have time for long reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. Longer versions of all three of Richard’s reviews can be found at Newsarama this week – because he’s so fancy. Gotham Academy #1 DC Comics, Becky Cloonan, …
