Comic Books

‘Superheroes Decoded’ (2017) a definitive documentary

“Superheroes Decoded,” a two-episode History Channel documentary from 2017, isn’t what I thought it would be. But it turns out to something good: The definitive

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‘Firefly: Watch How I Soar’ a flighty nod to Wash

A decade ago, Dark Horse gave us the previously secret backstory of Book in one volume, “The Shepherd’s Tale.” Now we get a similarly classy

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‘Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope’ (2011) is too basic

“Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope” (2011) chronicles a slice in time in the history of San Diego Comic-Con International, held over four days every

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‘Batman & Bill’ (2017) points Finger at DC Comics

“Batman & Bill” (2017, Hulu) is about the fight to correct one of the great injustices of early comic book history – the omission of

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‘Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle’ (2013) a nice overview

If you’re a fan of superheroes thanks to the 2010s cinema boom and are curious about their history in comics, “Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle” (2013),

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Valerian makes surprise return in ‘Future is Waiting’ (2019)

Like most fans, I thought “Volume 22: Memories of the Futures” (2013) was the final “Valerian and Laureline” book, but artist Jean-Claude Mezieres and writer

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‘Firefly’ side trips: ‘Bad Company,’ ‘Boss Moon’ and ‘The Outlaw Ma Reynolds’ (2019-20)

As comic companies are wont to do, Boom! Studios has accompanied its regular “Firefly” series with a handful of one-shots throughout the early part of

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‘Firefly’ starts with a Boom! in ‘Unification War’ (2018-19)

When talking about the first arc of Boom! Studios’ “Firefly” comics, we have to address the elephant in the room: Despite being titled “The Unification

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Saffron, ‘Firefly’s’ women star in ‘The Sting’ (2019)

“Firefly: The Sting” (November 2019) is an ambitious hardcover graphic novel centered on Saffron, from writer Delilah S. Dawson and a team of artists. But

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‘Firefly’ Dark Horse era impressively wraps with ‘No Power in the ’Verse’ (2016-17)

The Dark Horse Comics era of “Firefly” closes out in admirable fashion with the six-issue “Serenity: No Power in the ‘Verse” (October 2016-March 2017), which

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