Wrapped Up Like a Blog

A couple of different ideas are converging in my head right now. The first is a challenge, the second is a trend.

Recently, Tom Brevoort, editor extraordinaire at Marvel Comics, tweeted about how disappointed he is in the quality of comics reviews out there. He says that reviewers don't seem to know enough about the craft and don't seem to be critical enough (he is also looking for an assistant editor. I told him to call me). So I consider that the tossing of the gauntlet, so I am picking it up. I go to the comics shop every two weeks, but I rarely post reviews (I did for the first batch of New 52, but not much since then). Now, though, I am going to do so, starting this weekend.

That brings me to the other trend: prequels. I have been reading the Walking Dead novel, The Rise of the Governor, which is a prequel to the comics series, so I'll be reviewing that. I am also reading the Before Watchmen comics, and you can certainly bet I'll be reviewing those. With each of these, I'll be giving some background and broader insights on the properties as well, as well as insights into the nature of prequels and some of their pitfalls.

Now, I have to get back to reading Defenders and Action Comics. Reviews to follow!