Category Archives: Comics Cosmos

Comics Cosmos – No Compromise, No Mercy

Back in June, Marvel announced a new team would be headlining their own comic, a “team that will do things others won’t”. Strikeforce brings together heroes (some questionably so) who are used to the darker and deadlier side of things. With a starting lineup of Angela, Spider-Woman, Hellstrom, Spectrum, Wiccan and Winter Soldier all led by Blade, it’s definitely a team ready to face the worst.  Continue reading Comics Cosmos – No Compromise, No Mercy

Comics Cosmos – Of Gods and Men

If you’re a fan of comics there are certain names that are familiar, from the elder gods of Kirby and Lee to the modern titans like Ennis and King. And there’s one name that we all know, as much for his fantastic stories as for his weird lifestyle and sometimes controversial opinions: Alan Moore. From seminal runs on Swamp Thing to the modern classic League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, this is a man who lets his imagination run wild.  Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Of Gods and Men

Comics Cosmos – What the Duck?!

If you’re a fan of comics, you know about reprints – when a book is in demand or there’s an anniversary or simply to provide a character’s origin. The past couple of years, the big two (DC and Marvel) have been doing a lot of reprints. Marvel especially has been releasing a lot of first appearances and first issues, sometimes to coincide with movie releases, but other times just because. And with that in mind, we get the reprint of the first issue of Howard the Duck.   Continue reading Comics Cosmos – What the Duck?!

Comics Cosmos – You Animals!

A lot of things make comics enjoyable – well-told stories, great characters, action and adventure. Of course you have your heroes and sidekicks, bit players and villains. But one group of characters that often gets overlooked (or overshadowed by the main characters) are pets. Yes, I’m talking about the animals of the comicbook world, in particular those in the Marvel universe.  Continue reading Comics Cosmos – You Animals!

Comics Cosmos – Rain, Snow or… Intergalactic Fire Fight?!

In the world of comics, not surprisingly, there are some seriously “out there” stories. You get everything from superheroes to aliens, mythological creatures to the paranormal and covert operatives to postal workers. Yes, you read that right – postal workers, as in the Intergalactic Postal Service featured in Space Bastards! Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Rain, Snow or… Intergalactic Fire Fight?!