Comic Book Conversations

I really enjoyed Deadpool 2 , and I think it's way more ambitious than the first film. It's got all of the action, humor, and fan service of the first one, but it also packs a good amount of heart and handles world building in a pretty organic way. There are a bunch of fun things to write about when talking about the movie - like the future potential for these characters - but one thing that I haven't seen discussed is the movie's handling of its "villain." Unlike most comic book movies, Deadpool 2 doesn't have a traditional villain. Instead of being about good people trying to stop a bad person from doing something evil, it's about (mostly) good people trying to stop a good person from turning evil. The villain - the future version of "Firefist" - barely gets any screen time, and the only other blatantly bad people, like the Headmaster and Juggernaut, are clearly not the focus of the story. "Trying to stop a good person...

Hey, everyone!  I've begun writing editorials - and even a review - over at Comic Book Resources! So far, I've written about Shazam! , Venom , Bloodshot , the untitled Kraven movie, My Hero Academia , Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , and much more, with even more on the way. So, if you're looking for something to read, please take a moment to check out my author page. Hopefully you'll find something there that piques your interest. Here's my CBR author page: cbr.com/author/gkatz/ Enjoy!

My sister-in-law has completed her first novel! Azaa'a Davis started writing This Time back in 2017, and the fantasy novel is now available for pre-order - it's super affordable, too! This Time is about a formidable demon hunter named Nadira. She died in battle quite some time ago, but now she's been mysteriously resurrected in New York. Demons have seemingly made peace with humanity, but what's really going on?   Buffy the Vampire Slayer and fantasy genre fans should check out the link below for more information. If you do pre-order This Time and read it in October, I'm sure she'd greatly appreciate it if you left a review. This Time will be available to read on October 1st. Pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/2M9p8VZ

Hey, everyone. I had the pleasure of reviewing The Death of Superman for Comic Book Resources. I went in with pretty high expectations - they are adapting an iconic story, after all - and thankfully, I loved it! You can check out my full review here:  https://www.cbr.com/review-animated-death-of-superman-film/ Hope you enjoy reading it! Follow me on Twitter and like the Comic Book Conversations Facebook page for site updates. The Death of Superman is currently available for purchase digitally; the Blu-ray/DVD goes on sale August 7.

Review by Gregg Katzman Ed Brisson (writer) Juan Ferreyra (artist) VC's Cory Petit (letterer) Bullseye has always been one of the scariest Marvel villains, and that's made him one of my favorite bad guys. He may not look terrifying like Sabretooth and he may not be powerful like Carnage, but there's nothing more frightening than a highly skilled and intelligent person who loves to kill. Sabretooth can sometimes be reasoned with; Carnage can be outsmarted. But Bullseye? He won't change his mind, and he has a twisted gift for murder - he adores it. He's the best there is at what he does, and what he does is horrifying.  Old Man Logan #43 does a superb job portraying Bullseye as a spine-chilling and formidable foe. Before I talk about this issue's story, take a look at Mike Deodato Jr. and Carlos Lopez's cover below - the look in Bullseye's eyes and that sick smirk tells you everything you need to know about the crazed character. Can an...

Since Bane just made a surprise appearance (don't worry, I won't spoil the details), I thought it would be fun to celebrate the iconic villain's return with a giveaway! One lucky fan will win the "Broken Bat" and "Who Rules the Night" chapters of Knightfall. These two collections feature Bane's back-breaking victory over the Dark Knight, and then his brutal defeat at the hands of a new Caped Crusader. Want to win? Follow these simple rules. In three sentences or less, post a comment about your favorite Bane scene . It doesn't need to be limited to the comics, it could be one of his animated or live-action appearances. The winner will be randomly selected on Friday (7/13) - I'll reply to their comment, so be sure to check back throughout the day! The winner will have until Monday (7/16) to respond , otherwise another winner will be randomly selected. When posting the comment, please use your full first name and your last name's ...

For the ninth edition of Comic Book Conversations, I’m thrilled to welcome Andrea Sorrentino to the interview segment! Best known for his work on Green Arrow, Old Man Logan, Gideon Falls, and I,Vampire, the artist shares details about his creative process, explains why he reads reviews of his work, and gives aspiring artists some great advice. Plus, he offers some insight into one of Old Man Logan’s unforgettable double-page spreads. Now, let’s get to know Andrea a little better! GREGG KATZMAN: When did you realize you wanted to become an artist and what inspired you? ANDREA SORRENTINO: I’ve always liked to draw, since when I was a kid. I clearly remember this drawing I did when I was at the primary school, I think it was an animal in a jungle, and everyone liked it so much that it remained hooked in our room for a while. I think that was the very first push I had to keep drawing. But talking about comics, I’m not sure. I grew up reading Disney comics during ...

Written by Gregg Katzman The upcoming DC animated movie The Death of Superman has leaked way before its official release . I'm seeing a lot of positive tweets - some fans are even saying it's their new favorite DC animated movie - and that's not surprising since the movie's written by Peter J. Tomasi ( Superman Rebirth , Batman and Robin New 52 ) and co-directed by Sam Liu ( Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay , Teen Titans: The Judas Contract ) and Jake Castorena (storyboard artist for many great animated projects, like Justice League: Gods and Monsters , Batman: Assault on Arkham , and Beware the Batman ). On one hand, I'm really happy to see such enthusiastic comments about The Death of Superman . Taking on such an iconic story, especially within the confines of a relatively new animated universe's continuity (it started in Justice League: War ), is no easy feat. But on the other hand, I'm concerned that people won't add a digital or physical c...

Written by Gregg Katzman; Kraven art by Vinartworks; Logan art by Manish D3mon CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER TWO PAGE ONE: FIVE PANELS PANEL ONE A wide shot from the side of Old Man Logan - claws popped - and Kraven the Hunter - wielding two adamantium knives - facing one another from about 20 feet apart, ready for combat. OLD MAN LOGAN: Still time to back out of this, bub. KRAVEN: Less talking, more fighting. PANEL TWO Close-up of Logan’s fist with the three sharp adamantium claws. PANEL THREE Close-up of Kraven’s tight grip on an the adamantium knife. PANEL FOUR Close-up of Old Man Logan’s eyes as they narrow. PANEL FIVE Close-up of Kraven smiling. PAGE TWO AND THREE: DOUBLE-PAGE SPREAD Old Man Logan and Kraven lunge at each other. Kraven’s weidling his two knives over his head while Old Man Logan has his arms bent with his claws pointing forward. Kraven has a psychotic expression and smile on his f...

Written by Gregg Katzman I was able to see director Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel early. The film opened on this day five years ago, but thanks to being a freelance writer for Comic Vine at the time, I had the opportunity to attend a screening on June 11 at the AMC in Lincoln Square. My memory is a little fuzzy on the details before and after the screening in New York, but I have a vivid memory of how I felt while watching the first DC Extended Universe movie. I remember having my jaw-dropped during the remarkable opening sequence on Krypton. I remember Hans Zimmer’s epic score elevating just about every single scene. I remember Amy Adams’ Lois Lane being an impressive investigative journalist by quickly discovering Superman’s identity (her blasting Kryptonians was a nice bonus). I remember Kevin Costner’s handling of the line “you are my son” making me hold back a tear, and I remember feeling heartbreak and understanding as he did his best to help his son but wasn’t complete...

Written by Gregg Katzman; Old Man Logan art by Phil Noto; Kraven art by Michael Lark CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE PAGE ONE: FIVE PANELS PANEL ONE Exterior of a coffee shop in midtown Manhattan. It’s early in the day, so the sidewalk is packed with people that are rushing to work. The sign over the coffee shop’s entrance says “Sorrentino’s Super Coffee.”  PANEL TWO Old Man Logan’s sitting at a table by himself in the corner, holding a cup of coffee. He’s relaxed while wearing a plain white tee shirt and jeans. There’s a newspaper on the table, directly in front of him.  PANEL THREE Close-up of Logan holding the coffee near his nose as he enjoys the scent before taking a sip. PANEL FOUR Close-up over Logan’s shoulder of the newspaper while he holds it open. The main headline states “Deadpool Sued by NYC Food Truck Alliance” and features a photo of the Merc with a Mouth fighting a cook in front of a “Hawthorne’s Hot Dogs” food truck. OLD MAN...