My thoughts on the state of Diamond and the direct market, and alternatives that support local comic shops, publishers, creators, and fans.
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The T-Mobile and Sprint merger is complete
The T-Mobile and Sprint merger’s finalized; my thoughts on the merger, plus whether it was really necessary.
Anthony’s favorite webcomics and comic strips (2020 edition)
A list of my favorite webcomics and comic strips for 2020, from “AJ & Magnus” to “Valley Ghouls.”
Five bad DC Comics retcons
A look at five DC Comics retcons I dislike or find flawed, from “Batman’s an urban legend” to “Superman uses super-hypnosis to protect his secret identity.”
Streaming services adjust to pandemic
Streaming video services are adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic in several ways, meant to appeal to customers observing “stay at home” orders.
Diamond to cease shipments of new comics starting April 1 due to coronavirus pandemic
Diamond has announced they’re suspending shipment of new comics and other materials starting April 1, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thoughts (and concerns) about Marvel’s new New Warriors
Marvel’s announced a new New Warriors team, featuring new heroes meant to reflect today’s youth. Unfortunately, some of them come off as heavy-handed.
Alternatives to visiting movie theaters, libraries, and comic book shops
I look at some alternatives to visiting movie theaters, bookstores, and comic shops for the current era of “social distancing” due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The top 10 classic Justice League/Justice Society team-ups
I take a look at my top 10 favorite Silver and Bronze Age Justice League/Justice Society team-ups.
“Frozen II,” “Birds of Prey,” other films coming to home video early
With the coronavirus pandemic discouraging movie theater attendance, Hollywood’s trying something new: releasing current and recent films to home video early.