Crossovers and the Ends of the Worlds
This week we analyze intra- and inter-company crossovers and their discontents. Featuring Secret Wars, Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more!
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Obvious: Goodbye Alan Rickman
By Grabthar’s Hammer, what an actor.
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Ownership, Acquisition, and Inheritance in The Force Awakens
Our never-ending conversation about The Force Awakens moves on to focus on the symbolism of characters using objects that belong to other people.
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Magic, Miracles, Money, and Meat
Howard the Duck, Doctor Strange, Invader Zim, and Miracleman are all read, reviewed, and overthought this week.
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Is Doctor Who Science Fiction or Fantasy?
Can quantum mechanics help us answer the age-old question about whether the Doctor is primarily a space adventurer or a wizard?
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Compromise, Hypocrisy, and Captain America
What does Captain America do when he is confronted with the decision of either protecting a whole city or saving his best friend?
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The Art of Narrativizing
How do you add a story where no story was ever intended?
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Fight Club Fatigue, Daredevil Paradoxes, and Batman Rebirth
Have a resolution to read more comic books in 2016? We tell you what to read this week, including the new issues of Fight Club 2, Daredevil, and The Dark Knight III: The Master Race.
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Top 5 Overthinking It Posts of 2015
We published lots of great pop culture analysis in 2015, but these are the five biggest hits of the year.
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The 10 Best “Best Albums of 2015” Lists of 2015
Who ranks the rankings? We do.
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