World Comic Book Review

23rd April 2024

Scratcher #2 (review)

Scratcher #2 Arbutus Films, April 2018 Writer: John Ward We were asked to review the second issue of this independently published horror story. Our review of the first issue in 2017 was very positive. And we were not disappointed by the continuation of the story. The protagonist, a tattooist named Dee, has made her way … Read more

Stan Lee Commences Proceedings Over Alleged Misappropriation of his Name and Likeness

Many of American comic book publisher Marvel Comics’ iconic characters were created or co-created by Stan Lee. This include the Incredible Hulk, Thor, the Uncanny X-men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and the Black Panther, amongst many others. Mr Lee was born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922. Over many decades, Mr Lee … Read more

Happy Twentieth Birthday, Apollo and Midnighter

The year 2018 marks the seventieth anniversary of the creation of Superman, a globally famous superhero character owned by American publisher DC Comics. It would be a remarkable milestone of longevity for any creative work. The character has been continuously published since 1938, has spawned, amongst other things, countless motion pictures, cartoons, action figures, t-shirts, … Read more