Holy compassion, Batman! Dressing up as Batman makes subway commuters treat each other more nicely, a recent study from Italy found — in a victory for everyday superheroics sure to make the Joker frown. Milan-based researchers tested whether an out-of-the-blue disruption — such as a weirdo in a C... Read more
New York Post - Nov 27
Image Courtesy of DC ComicsFor as long as humans have told stories, one concept has persisted: the hero. The stories of legendary figures fighting monsters and villains can be found in every culture in humanity’s history. In many ways, superheroes are the modern versions of mythological heroes, p... Read more
Comic Book - Nov 04
The following contains spoilers for Dispatch episodes 3 & 4, now available. Dispatch is a clever fusion of superhero adventures and office management, but the real focus of the game is on the humanity at the core of the costumed characters. That emphasis is the key to what makes Dispatch such a c... Read more
Comic Book - Oct 29
Image Courtesy of DC ComicsSuperheroes have had sidekicks since nearly the inception of the genre. Robin, the first sidekick, appeared as Batman’s crime-fighting partner less than a year after the Dark Knight’s debut, and even before he had his own comic. Sidekicks are perfect supporting characte... Read more
Comic Book - Oct 18
Action movie franchises are defined by their heroes. The ones that aren’t actively wearing capes, spandex, or some kind of super-powered armor, especially, have a distinct place in cinema history compared to the ones that put on masks. Some of the best action movies don’t need their leads to have... Read more
Comic Book - Oct 12
He assembled a team of kind-hearted heroes who’ve been rolling up to Banner Children’s Thunderbird Medical Center for years. Read more
Abc 15 - Sep 08Americans love superheroes, so we shouldn't be surprised that an informal team within Biden's State Department reportedly called themselves the "Avengers," in a nod to the Marvel Comics franchise. Read more
The Washington Times - Aug 05