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Articles About J. Michael Straczynski Last Updated: Nov 21, 2009 - 7:39:03 AM


Comics : Comic Reviews : DC Comics
The Brave and the Bold # 28
The Flash travels back in time to World War II where he joins forces with the fabled Blackhawks.
Nov 3, 2009 - 21:36:49 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #603
Donald Blake and Thor help Sif establish a secret identity while Loki and Dr. Doom exchange “gifts”…
Oct 1, 2009 - 21:01:24 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : DC Comics
The Brave and the Bold # 27
A common thief gets hold of the H-Dial to join Batman in a battle against a tidal wave of crime.
Sep 19, 2009 - 0:07:44 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : DC Comics
The Red Circle: The Shield # 1 (of 1)
The original patriotic hero, the Shield makes his return to DC comics.
Aug 29, 2009 - 1:18:24 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : DC Comics
The Red Circle: Inferno # 1 (of 1)
Meet Inferno, a flaming amnesiac with two identities.
Aug 15, 2009 - 0:09:09 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : DC Comics
The Hangman # 1 (of 1)
The Hangman debuts in the DC universe, as an otherwordly vigilante.
Aug 9, 2009 - 0:44:58 AM

Comics : Spotlight
A Shakespearean Thor
One of Marvel’s most powerful characters has had quite a year: new look, new home, new outlook and new conflicts worthy of a Shakespearean plot.
Feb 21, 2009 - 23:52:51 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #600
This issue offers a lot of payback for readers that have been following the latest Thor series
Feb 16, 2009 - 8:36:08 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #12
Loki is about to set up his future by telling the young Loki what he needs to do to become Odin’s adopted son
Jan 4, 2009 - 22:28:40 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #11
In this issue, both Donald Blake and his alter-ego of Thor take time out from Secret Invasions and mystic battles to speak with old friends and mend strained relationships.
Nov 9, 2008 - 20:06:04 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #10
Loki convinced Balder that he is the crown prince of Asgard and that he should take his place next to Thor on the throne
Aug 19, 2008 - 22:20:55 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #9
I have to ask why Thor keeps Loki around?
Jul 31, 2008 - 21:10:43 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Back Issues
The Twelve #1
Heroes from a bygone era are placed in suspended animation, only to awake in a time not their own
Jun 8, 2008 - 3:14:23 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #8
Thor is so good right now it makes me want to cry!
May 28, 2008 - 21:15:44 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #7
One thing I do miss is the cheering and happy Thor
Apr 19, 2008 - 8:10:03 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #6
Thor decides to reactivate every god that remains dormant before their human forms are killed
Mar 24, 2008 - 19:54:37 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
The Amazing Spider-man #545
I really hope that the return to a clean slate for Spider-man and his alter ego, Peter Parker is temporary
Jan 26, 2008 - 23:05:41 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #5
Well, for one thing, certain aspects of Norse mythology are closer to the real source than the traditional Marvel interpretation and some of the new twists will make for great stories.
Jan 17, 2008 - 20:07:31 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #4
I liked this issue because it showed what Thor and his buddies should have been doing all these years
Jan 9, 2008 - 23:35:12 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24 (One More Day, Part 2)
Spider-Man calls on the good Doctor Strange.
Dec 28, 2007 - 7:10:25 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
The Amazing Spider-Man #544 (One More Day, Part 1)
Dark days for Peter Parker.
Dec 27, 2007 - 10:49:43 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #3
Why a billionaire with a bum ticker should never challenge a god.
Oct 8, 2007 - 12:02:21 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Amazing Spider-Man #544
The "One More Day" storyline gets off to a good start.
Sep 14, 2007 - 11:14:53 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #2
This is another quiet issue where Straczynski is rebuilding Thor, taking his time doing it
Sep 14, 2007 - 1:58:38 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Amazing Spider-man #542
Although the fight and the intensity of this issue were very high and entertaining, there is lack of internal logic in the story
Sep 13, 2007 - 0:08:25 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
The Amazing Spider-man #541
As good as this story was, the threat delivered by Spider-man to the thug just did not ring true
Sep 3, 2007 - 10:35:57 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Thor #1
This story has some interesting existential questions such as what is the nature of gods
Aug 24, 2007 - 23:30:21 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Squadron Supreme #7
The serial killer Redstone has been hired to take America’s war on terrorism spearheaded by the Squadron Supreme back to America
Jan 21, 2007 - 17:31:32 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Amazing Spider-Man 537
It’s Saturday and I’ve googled the entire cast of High School Musical. Which means it’s time to write another review!
Jan 6, 2007 - 13:25:54 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
The Amazing Spider-Man # 535
A great issue with psychological under tones
Oct 2, 2006 - 0:23:00 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Amazing Spider-Man 534
Amazing Spider-Man #534 Marvel Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Penciller, Cover: Ron Garney Inker: Bill Reinhold
Aug 21, 2006 - 13:49:00 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Squadron Supreme #4
In this issue, the Squadron Supreme invades a country on behalf of the American government
Jun 15, 2006 - 8:57:00 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Squadron Supreme #3
What happens when the world’s most powerful man fights the world’s most powerful woman? Hard to say, but the woman keeps reminding the man to watch out for the children!
Jun 3, 2006 - 19:05:00 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Squadron Supreme #2
Now that there is no more distinction between the cover team and the public one, the members of the squad have to fill paperwork, but not for long as they are headed to Africa to remove a dictator suspected of having coercive super powers
Jun 3, 2006 - 18:07:00 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Squadron Supreme #1
Sick of ripping off Star Trek, J. Michael Straczynski takes on the JLA.
Mar 26, 2006 - 17:56:00 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Book of Lost Souls
The Book of Lost Souls is a new comic book series which follows Jonathan, a young man who lived a troubled life over a century ago, but who has been transported to the present after attempting to commit suicide
Mar 19, 2006 - 7:23:00 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Supreme Power #8
It is not that J. Michael Straczynski’s writing is bad; it’s professionally executed.
Sep 19, 2004 - 15:37:00 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
SUPREME POWER # 6
In this issue Mark Milton, also known as Hyperion meets some people who resemble him. First, he meets with Stanley Stweart, the super fast Blur.
Jan 16, 2004 - 15:07:00 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Supreme Power # 2
I just noticed that on the cover of Supreme Power, there's a blurb advising parents that there are explicit contents within the comic book
Sep 15, 2003 - 16:08:42 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Supreme Power # 2
In a world with no heroes, what happens when powerful superhumans emerge?
Sep 15, 2003 - 15:36:00 PM



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Comics
Action Comics #883
Nighwing and Flamebird make their public debut and start the hunt for Zod’s most dangerous sleeper.
Richard Sala's Delphine #3
In the belly of...
Dark Horse Puts Deadlocke on Shelves
Comic book based on the novel, Venomous, now available.
Xeric-Winning Haunted Due in January 2010
Orion Books to release Joshua Smeaton graphic novel, now available for pre-order.
Movies
Dark Horse Releases Tim Burton Skins
Cell phone and laptop skins now on sale.
Paranormal Activity
The buzz is real. This delivers scary.
Paranormal Activity Officially a Blockbuster
Paramount Pictures insists you know this - via a press release.
UGO Battlestar Galactica Contest Edges Towards End
Deadline for entry looms!
Action Figures
Dark Horse Announces New Domo Merchandise
New wave of collectibles due in March 2009.
Get Your Color Corps Rings
Fans of the Color Corps need to pre-order a selected set of books to ensure they get a full set of these limited edition rings.
Dick Tracy at San Diego Comic Con
Shocker Toys returns to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3849 with five, count ‘em, five, exclusives, the return of an old favorite and one can’t miss party
Dark Horse Does More Tim Burton
New items includes figures and merchandise.
Video Games
Review: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Despite some dated graphics, this addition to the already massive sand box game is very welcomed.
Review: Halo 3: ODST
With great visuals, audio and addictive multiplayer mode, this game is a great addition to the series.
Review: The Beatles: Rock Band
Harmonix keeps delivering a new experience each time. This game is an absolute must have for Beatles fans and music lovers alike.
VIZ Media Announces New Naruto Games
New Naruto Shippuden games arrive for the DS and the Wii.
Books
A Kiss Before The Apocalypse: A Remy Chandler Novel
Thomas E. Sniegoski’s first adult novel is also the first in a hopefully long line of new urban fantasy adventures.
The Official xxxHOLiC Guide
The manga guide for the rest of us.
Legacy: A Novel by Thomas E. Sniegoski
The son of a superhero must struggle with his father's legacy in order to determine his own future.
VIZ Media Publishes Death Note Novel
Novel based on hit manga and anime now available.
Interviews
James Armstrong 2009 FanExpo Interview
FanExpo 2009 Toronto Interview with James Armstrong
Optimum Wound
Crime Noir comic book series web comics by Optimum Wound
Tara Tallan
Tara Tallan Creator of Galaxion Web Comics
Jeremy Dale Interview
Jeremy Dale Interview artist on Miserable Dastards comic book
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