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Review: Batman #29

Review: Batman #29

September 1st, 2017 | by Abel Loza

In The War of Jokes and Riddles, Part 4, Batman finds a way to stop the Riddler and Joker from tearing Gotham City apart and in one of the most interesting and awkward dinner parties of all time, Bruce Wayne invites both sides to his...

Review: Batman #28

Review: Batman #28

August 13th, 2017 | by Abel Loza

In The War of Jokes and Riddles Part 3, Tom King returns us to the main story after taking a break in Batman #27 to give us a look at how over-his-head Batman really was during the war for Gotham City. King is using The...

Review: Batman #24

Review: Batman #24

July 23rd, 2017 | by Abel Loza

Right as The Wart of Jokes and Riddles is staring to ramp up, Tom King throws a curve ball and gave us The Ballad of Kite Man in Batman #27. In this issue, we explore the backstory of how the now famous Kite Man, also...

Nostalgia: Is It Hurting Current Comic Book Films?

Nostalgia: Is It Hurting Current Comic Book Films?

July 22nd, 2017 | by Joseph Gioeli

We are living in the golden age of comic book films, but that does not mean that we are the first generation to love them. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli examines the role nostalgia plays in today’s comic book film industry. There has always been a...

Actors Who Played Multiple Comic Book Characters: Ranking the Top 5

Actors Who Played Multiple Comic Book Characters: Ranking the Top 5

July 21st, 2017 | by Joseph Gioeli

It is not uncommon for actors to want to play certain comic book characters; it is a little more uncommon for these actors to play multiple comic book roles. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli ranks the Top 5 actors who have played several comic book characters...

Review: Batman 26

Review: Batman 26

July 9th, 2017 | by Abel Loza

The battle lines have been drawn in Batman #26 as Batman’s Rogues Gallery has been split down the middle by the feud that is brewing between the Joker and the Riddler. This has caused a villain “Civil War” in the Batman universe, which is leaving...

Review: Batman #25

Review: Batman #25

June 29th, 2017 | by Abel Loza

The next, great Batman story arc from writer Tom King, The War of Jokes and Riddles, starts in Batman #25. This issue acts as a prelude and sets up the new story that will undoubtedly be one for the ages. The Joker and Riddler make...

DCEU vs MCU: Who Did It Better?

DCEU vs MCU: Who Did It Better?

May 1st, 2017 | by Joseph Gioeli

While critics – and most fans – have been caught up in the MCU hysteria, the DCEU is truly not far behind in terms of creating their own cinematic universe. Our Joseph Gioeli deciphers who has built a better universe and how that will play...

Gotham: Smile Like You Mean It Review

Gotham: Smile Like You Mean It Review

January 30th, 2017 | by Leonard Marciano

He's baaaaaaaaack! We are reviewing this episode of Gotham, which features the return of Jerome!  Gotham: Smile Like You Mean It Review Like the past few episodes this season we are treated to three storylines. The first and main one is the return of Jerome....

The Mere-Exposure Effect: Why We Love Batman’s Bad Guys

The Mere-Exposure Effect: Why We Love Batman’s Bad Guys

January 2nd, 2017 | by Joseph Gioeli

Over the years, we, as comic book fans, have come to love the super-villain foes that our heroes battle, specifically, the Caped Crusader’s plethora of antagonists that he is always fighting. Our Joseph Gioeli analyzes why we have come to like these villains so much. Mere-Exposure...

Captain America vs The Dark Knight: Who Had The Better Trilogy?

Captain America vs The Dark Knight: Who Had The Better Trilogy?

October 27th, 2016 | by Dewayne Edwards

Captain America vs The Dark Knight, two trilogies that people enjoy very much, whether you're a comic book movie fan or not. Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy often seems to have no competitors when it comes to comic book movie trilogies. But since Captain America: Civil War,...

Wonder Woman Movie: Why Gal Gadot Is Our Only Hope
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Wonder Woman Movie: Why Gal Gadot Is Our Only Hope

September 11th, 2016 | by David Hernandez

The Wonder Woman movie is coming to the big screen and millions of fans are anxiously waiting. After several DCEU films that have garnered mixed reactions, what will become of Gal Gadot's stand-alone project? Here our David Hernandez lays out his case that a lot...

Spider-Man: Preparing For The New Mary Jane

Spider-Man: Preparing For The New Mary Jane

August 27th, 2016 | by Dewayne Edwards

Mary Jane Watson rumours are swirling around the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Fan outrage over comic book movie castings is nothing new, but here our own Dewayne Edwards lays out a defence of recent studio castings and explains why fans should be avoid a rush...

Suicide Squad: Breaking Down Jared Leto’s Disappointment

Suicide Squad: Breaking Down Jared Leto’s Disappointment

August 18th, 2016 | by ComiConverse

Suicide Squad clawed its way to financial success but reports are beginning to indicate that the film's box office haul may have come at the expense of their relationship with one of the franchise's key stars. Here, ComiConverse breaks down the reporting that has some...

Nerdcast: Episode 46 (Suicide Squad Special)

Nerdcast: Episode 46 (Suicide Squad Special)

August 15th, 2016 | by Jordan Samuel

The guys are back with the latest episode of NERDCAST, so get some hot coffee and buckle up for the ride! Better late than never! ComiConverse is back again with Episode 46 of the Nerdcast Network Podcast, hosted by fellow writer Jordan Samuel who invites...

Suicide Squad: Fan Threatens Deleted Scene Lawsuit

Suicide Squad: Fan Threatens Deleted Scene Lawsuit

August 10th, 2016 | by ComiConverse

Suicide Squad made a big push around advertising some intriguing scenes, some of which wound up on the cutting-room floor.  We know from previous reporting that Jared Leto was taken aback by the amount of Joker footage that was left out of the film, but now...

DC Extended Universe: Evaluating The Joker
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DC Extended Universe: Evaluating The Joker

August 8th, 2016 | by Ryan Mayer

The Joker has landed in the DC Extended Universe with Suicide Squad and every fan on earth has their own passionate take. Here, our own Ryan Mayer takes a look at where this version of the Clown Prince of Crime ranks in the character's long...

Suicide Squad: New International Trailer Breaks

Suicide Squad: New International Trailer Breaks

July 11th, 2016 | by Breaking News

Suicide Squad has dropped a new international trailer, featuring Deadshot, Harley Quinn and all of your favourite villains. We have the details for you on ComiConverse. Suicide Squad is rolling and building towards, what is certain to be, one of the most anticipated opening weekend's...

The Dark Knight Returns: A ComiConversation

The Dark Knight Returns: A ComiConversation

March 31st, 2016 | by Sam McCoy

This month's topic is The Dark Knight Returns. Mitch Nissen and Sam McCoy have been friends since the late nineties when they used to work in the cornfields together. Reading comics and watching movies were the foundation of their friendship that has lasted all these...

Gotham: This Ball of Mud and Meanness Review

Gotham: This Ball of Mud and Meanness Review

March 18th, 2016 | by Leonard Marciano

ComiConverse Contributor, Leonard Marciano, provides an episode review for Gotham, "This Ball of Mud and Meanness." This past week saw the release of the third episode of the second half of Gotham season two. The previous two introduced new villains, Mr. Freeze and Professor Strange. This...

Super Old: 8 Old Versions Of Popular Characters

Super Old: 8 Old Versions Of Popular Characters

March 14th, 2016 | by Carl Waldron

ComiConverse Contributor Carl Waldron analyzes the effectiveness of old versions of superheroes and villains. How effective do you think you will be at 60? How about 80? 180? Superheroes and the villains they fight seem to be getting older and older with each passing issue. Despite...

Batman’s Rogues: The Evolution Of Evil

Batman’s Rogues: The Evolution Of Evil

September 25th, 2015 | by Chris Barnes

Whether you have been following comics for 75 years or just 75 days, every character needs a new look or a new style from time to time.  Our favourite comic book villains are no exception!  While some characters have hardly changed over the years, others...