DC may be the older comic imprint, but there's no doubt that Marvel Comics is the acknowledged leader in the multi-million dollar comic book industry and this league-leading position is most evident whenever Marvel announces any new 'comic events' that usually happen a couple of times every year. These are the multi-title crossovers where heroes from different titles interact … [Read more...] about 5 Marvel Crossover events
5 Great Comic Book Crossovers
One of the pipe dreams for any comicbook fan is to see heroes and villains from different 'universes' interacting. For the longest time, this kind of scenario was deemed impossible. That would be like seeing Manchester United and Liverpool combining their players to form a new team – it's just not done. But over the last two decades we've actually seen these crossovers happen. … [Read more...] about 5 Great Comic Book Crossovers
10 Greatest Comic Book Villains
They say that the true measure of a hero's greatness is defined by the severity of the evil he has to overcome. This saying says a lot about the hero and equally so about the enemy he has to face. A hero's worth is somewhat diminished if he doesn't have to face adversity and adversity in the form of an evil archenemy is the stuff of epics and legends. The same can be said … [Read more...] about 10 Greatest Comic Book Villains
8 Stephen King Novels You Should Read
Stephen King is probably the most recognizable name in modern American fiction. The man is a prolific writer that has written innumerable books, all of them certified bestsellers. His prolificness is both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing in that Stephen King fans have a wealth of novels to pore over and keep them company. But it's also a curse for those who are just … [Read more...] about 8 Stephen King Novels You Should Read
5 Highest-Paid Authors in the World (2010)
Clearly, the term 'starving artist' doesn't apply to these people, named the highest paid authors in the world for 2010. Together, their earnings amount to around $270 million. The list reflects that readers still prefer a light, fun read. Thes thrillers and romances won't win any literary awards, and some have been downright lambasted by critics for flimsy plots and bad … [Read more...] about 5 Highest-Paid Authors in the World (2010)