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SILBER LININGS: David Letterman, Super-Merman, and Bat-Witch
The Beat’s Gregory Paul Silber has been accused of having a bit of an… obsessive personality. Each week in Silber Linings, he takes a humorous look at the weirdest, funniest, and most obscure bits of...
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Big Two Comics are no place for a creator’s career
[An earlier version of this appeared in the Comics Beat newsletter, but it has been updated with more examples.] By now, most of you have seen Ed Brubaker‘s comments on The Winter Soldier and his...
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SILBER LININGS: If you don’t like superhero pets, you’re wrong
The Beat’s Gregory Paul Silber has been accused of having a bit of an… obsessive personality. Each week in Silber Linings, he takes a humorous look at the weirdest, funniest, and most obscure bits of...
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SILBER LININGS: Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting
In anticipation of his NYCC Panel, Greg explores the appeal of comic book fights, and fictional violence in general in the latest Silber Linings
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SILBER LININGS: JLA/AVENGERS is Exhibit A for why George Pérez is the GOAT
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg honors George Pérez by rereading the final Marvel/DC crossover and discovers a joyful romp.
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SILBER LININGS: Biff! Pow! Superhero comics actually ARE for kids
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg makes the case for why superhero fandom should embrace the genre's wholesome roots.
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The Hero Initiative brings JLA/AVENGERS back to print for a limited-edition run
Artist George Pérez's seminal work has been out-or-print for over a decade.
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SILBER LININGS: In defense of decompression
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg explains why the controversial trend known as decompression has actually benefited comic book storytelling.
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Hurt Feelings and Lost Opportunities: An oral history of the original, doomed...
The original creators and players involved discuss the failed 1983 crossover.
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Mistakes were made: An oral history of the original, doomed JLA/AVENGERS...
The conclusion of KC Carlson's look at the failed 1983 crossover.
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SILBER LININGS: On “comics accuracy” and adaptations
As comic book fans debate the aesthetics of Gorr the God Butcher in the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder, Greg asks if we're losing sight of what's important in adaptations.
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MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS become the AVENGERS and X-MEN in new MARVEL variant...
Marvel Comics continues its celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary with more variant covers bringing Mickey Mouse and his iconic friends into the world of superheroes. In 2024, just...
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