I've Joined the Valiant Universe!

Hey, everyone!

You've probably noticed I haven't updated this site in quite some time. I do apologize for that, but I promise there's a really good reason for it... I've joined Valiant Entertainment as the Marketing Coordinator! Basically, I'll get to spend each and every day generating new ways to get the word out about a publisher I've passionately supported for years now. Pretty awesome gig, right? You can read more about it here.

Are you totally new to the Valiant Universe or maybe you need help deciding which title to pick up next? Please know I am always happy to make reading recommendations and the easiest way to ask me is via Twitter.

Stay tuned for more updates. Hope everyone's 2019 is off to a great start!

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Comic Book Battles: Green Arrow vs Old Man Logan

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Zack Snyder: The Conversation Needs to Change

Article by Gregg Katzman; photo by Kevin Mazur Director Zack Snyder gets a lot of hate online – I think that’s putting it pretty lightly, too. His recent work with DC’s iconic and beloved characters – Man of Steel , Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice , (some of) Justice League – was divisive among fans and received mostly negative reviews from critics. Look, it’s totally cool if you’re not a fan of those projects – I don’t agree with you, but I do get it. There are still a ton of debates going on in the fan community and among critics about Snyder’s take on the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, but sometimes the especially harsh comments appear to be directed at Zack Snyder himself instead of his work. Constructive criticism about his movies is one thing, but why make it personal and cruel, especially when Snyder appears to be a legitimately kind and respectable guy? When did we start caring about fictional characters and films more than actual people? I’m baffled by the p...

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