Crimespree on Comics: BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #1

Here’s what I knew about Batman Beyond before I read this: Terry McGinnis is the new generation of Batman and is mentored by angry old-man Bruce Wayne. And I wasn’t interested. After reading Unlimited I learned I was wrong about one thing, the future is bright. The...

Archie comics gay marriage issue sells out.

Archie Comics has announced that LIFE WITH ARCHIE #16, featuring the same sex marriage of Kevin Keller, has completely sold out. Kevin was the first gay character in the history of the comic. Not surprisingly, the issue has gotten extensive coverage, not all of it...

Crimespree on Comics: Kate (and Dan) read BATMAN.

Kate: Hey, Dan! Watcha reading? Dan: Oh, look who decided to return to the Blog Team. It’s Ms. “I’m gonna write the blogs by myself.” Big shot! K: I brought you cookies as piece offerings! :smiles widely: D: :eats cookies, mutters to self : Fine. I’m doing a little...

Crimespree on Comics: THIEF OF THIEVES

Robert Kirkman and Nick Spencer. How to create a successful book, step one: put these two writers together. There is no step two. Kirkman is a household name these days, with “Invincible,” being the head of Image Comics and, of course, all things “Walking Dead.” But...