Mike H.

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15 YEARS LATER: THOR VS CAPTAIN MARVEL! Like a lot...

Mike H. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 12:33 pm
15 YEARS LATER: THOR VS CAPTAIN MARVEL! Like a lot of good comic book stories, there was more to consider in the construction of Marvel versus DC than the in-fiction propositions of parallel dimensions at war. The cliché had a real-world truth to bare as the two biggest publishers in American ...
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15 YEARS LATER: DC vs MARVEL - THE RIVALRY RAGES...

Mike H. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2011, 6:36 pm
15 YEARS LATER: DC vs MARVEL - THE RIVALRY RAGES ON! Somewhere in the eighties and nineties, a small child sits in his bedroom with an A3 tablet of paper, writing all the names of the superheroes and villains he can think of. He draws pictures and wonders how their chemical properties will rea...
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LONG STORY SHORT: MAKE MARTIAN MANHUNTER! With Marvel's successful construction toward...

Mike H. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2011, 9:08 pm
LONG STORY SHORT: MAKE MARTIAN MANHUNTER! With Marvel's successful construction toward a cinematic shared universe culminating in 2012's Whedon directed Avengers; it's difficult to shake the sense of inevitability that hovers over DC Comics' counterpart hero-team, The Justice League. ...
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BANE versus BATMAN Knightfall Part 11: The Broken Bat (DC) ...

Mike H. posted an article on - Sep 4, 2011, 7:07 am
BANE versus BATMAN Knightfall Part 11: The Broken Bat (DC) Where: Batman #497 When: July 1993 Why: Dough Moench How: Jim Aparo The Story So Far... He is the dark knight detective that watches over a city of crime, sworn avenger of the innocent, scourge of the underworl...
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Mortal Spotlight: Q&A with Darren Shahlavi! With a career-defining role...

Mike H. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2011, 11:13 am
Mortal Spotlight: Q&A with Darren Shahlavi! With a career-defining role as British boxer "Twister" in the 2010 Hong Kong hit, Ip Man 2, Darren Shahlavi confirmed his status as the ultimate martial arts baddie you'll love to hate! A familiar face of film and television, the breakout fighting rol...
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Mortal Spotlight: Q&A with Shane Warren Jones! Comic-Con International 2011...

Mike H. posted an article on - Jul 17, 2011, 10:23 pm
Mortal Spotlight: Q&A with Shane Warren Jones! Comic-Con International 2011 runs July 20-24 and it's there that -- after a month a half's wait -- fans will finally get their chance to glimpse the long awaited ninth episode of Mortal Kombat: Legacy! Featuring a surprise spotlight on C...
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After single-handedly returning some of DC's biggest shares of the...

Mike H. posted an article on - Jun 19, 2011, 10:40 am
After single-handedly returning some of DC's biggest shares of the market with stories like Sinestro Corps War and Blackest Night, Green Lantern is about to launch into the multimedia frontier of Hollywood cinema and mass marketted merchandise. As you would expect of most major franchises, that mea...
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HULK versus SILVER SURFERPlanet Hulk: Exile Part IV (Marvel)Where: The...

Mike H. posted an article on - Jan 14, 2011, 8:29 am
HULK versus SILVER SURFERPlanet Hulk: Exile Part IV (Marvel)Where: The Incredible Hulk #95 When: July 2006Why: Greg Pak How: Carlo PagulayanThe Story So Far...Approached by SHIELD to undertake a mission in space against a rogue satellite; Bruce Banner, as he so often has, attempted to turn his burde...
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HULK versus SILVER SURFERPlanet Hulk: Exile Part IV (Marvel)Where: The...

Mike H. posted an article on - Jan 14, 2011, 8:29 am
HULK versus SILVER SURFERPlanet Hulk: Exile Part IV (Marvel)Where: The Incredible Hulk #95 When: July 2006Why: Greg Pak How: Carlo PagulayanThe Story So Far...Approached by SHIELD to undertake a mission in space against a rogue satellite; Bruce Banner, as he so often has, attempted to turn his burde...
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SUPERMAN versus BATMAN"Who Would Win?" (DC)Where: Superman/Batman #78 When: January...

Mike H. posted an article on - Jan 7, 2011, 8:29 am
SUPERMAN versus BATMAN"Who Would Win?" (DC)Where: Superman/Batman #78 When: January 2011Why: Joe Kelly & Jack Kelly How: Ed BenesThe Story So Far...Violence. The will to fight for survival.It is a trait manifested in nature across almost every level of dominating species. For those who possess it, i...
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SUPERMAN versus BATMAN"Who Would Win?" (DC)Where: Superman/Batman #78 When: January...

Mike H. posted an article on - Dec 29, 2010, 8:31 am
SUPERMAN versus BATMAN"Who Would Win?" (DC)Where: Superman/Batman #78 When: January 2011Why: Joe Kelly & Jack Kelly How: Ed BenesThe Story So Far...Violence. The will to fight for survival.It is a trait manifested in nature across almost every level of dominating species. For those who possess it, i...
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INFINITE WARS SPINNER RACK: HALLOWEEN HAVOC!In the good ol' days,...

Mike H. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2010, 9:29 am
INFINITE WARS SPINNER RACK: HALLOWEEN HAVOC!In the good ol' days, the Infinite Wars was a bubbling cauldron of superhero smackdown and comics review. We put the world's greatest heroes to the test to see who would rank supreme in the all heroic stakes of fighting evil. The usual favourites reigned, ...
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EDITORIAL: "WHAT COULD MARVEL BE DOING BETTER?"It was mere moments...

Mike H. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2010, 9:09 pm
EDITORIAL: "WHAT COULD MARVEL BE DOING BETTER?"It was mere moments ago, (over on Twitter), that Editor Extraordinaire Tom Brevoort threw the digital doors open to the peasants and asked a question. THE question! A question so bold I feel the need to voice some disbelief at it's sincerity, at least i...
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SHIPPING LIST: JUNE 30, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - Jun 30, 2010, 10:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: JUNE 30, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. ...
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SHIPPING LIST: JUNE 03, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - Jun 2, 2010, 10:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: JUNE 03, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. ...
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SHIPPING LIST: MAY 26, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - May 26, 2010, 10:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: MAY 26, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. S...
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BRAVE & BOLD: WRATH OF THE SPECTRE!Look only at the...

Mike H. posted an article on - May 23, 2010, 1:55 am
BRAVE & BOLD: WRATH OF THE SPECTRE!Look only at the surface of TV's Batman: Brave and the Bold and you might be discouraged from giving the kid-friendly cartoon the chance it deserves. In these modern times it's become tough to sell Batman beyond his grim and gritty street adventures, which were ani...
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SHIPPING LIST: MAY 19, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - May 19, 2010, 10:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: MAY 19, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. S...
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SHIPPING LIST: MAY 12, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - May 12, 2010, 10:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: MAY 12, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. S...
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INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:It's taken a...

Mike H. posted an article on - May 9, 2010, 2:45 am
INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:It's taken a while to get here, but finally we're wrapping up with the main event(s)! It's fair to say that Green Lantern and Iron Man have been much more than two of the biggest characters of 2009, commanding major momentum in the...
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SHIPPING LIST: MAY 5, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - May 5, 2010, 10:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: MAY 5, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. Se...
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SHIPPING LIST: APRIL 28, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - Apr 28, 2010, 10:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: APRIL 28, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads....
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INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:They were among...

Mike H. posted an article on - Apr 26, 2010, 7:09 am
INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:They were among the very first junior sidekicks, but in 2009, they fully embodied the persona of their mentors, who had each found themselves trapped in time via battle with arch-villains; Darkseid and the Red Skull respectively.Better establi...
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SHIPPING LIST: APRIL 21, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - Apr 21, 2010, 12:00 am
SHIPPING LIST: APRIL 21, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads....
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SHIPPING LIST: APRIL 14, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - Apr 13, 2010, 11:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: APRIL 14, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads....
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INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:For these two...

Mike H. posted an article on - Apr 13, 2010, 2:33 am
INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:For these two so-called villains, it is the haunting failures of their past that drives them toward a lust for power and control over a world of chaos. In 2009, each formed an uneasy alliance with bitter enemies in the pursuit of power for the...
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SHIPPING LIST: APRIL 7, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - Apr 7, 2010, 10:29 am
SHIPPING LIST: APRIL 7, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. ...
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HERO OF THE WEEK: MARTIAN MANHUNTER (DC)Real Name: J'onn J'onnzFirst...

Mike H. posted an article on - Apr 4, 2010, 10:15 am
HERO OF THE WEEK: MARTIAN MANHUNTER (DC)Real Name: J'onn J'onnzFirst Appearance: Detective Comics #255 (November, 1955)Group Affiliation: Justice League, Black Lantern Corps (former)Gaming Credentials: Justice League: Injustice for All (2002); Justice League Chronicles (2003); Justice League...
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INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:2009 was a...

Mike H. posted an article on - Apr 2, 2010, 11:19 pm
INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:2009 was a time of metamorphosis for the figureheads of evil that have jostled their way from infamy to the upper ranks. Black Hand once gained his powers from an energy absorbing device, but upon his self-inflicted death, became a part of the...
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SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 31, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 8:11 pm
SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 31, 2010Disclaimer: You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads....
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INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:Deception was the...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 2:50 am
INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:Deception was the power that allowed these godly individuals to influence events unchallenged in 2009. Blackest Night and Dark Reign saw evil powers rise in the DC and Marvel Universes that would threaten the existence of all good, but behind ...
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HERO OF THE WEEK: CAPTAIN AMERICA (Marvel) ('09)Real Name: Steve...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 28, 2010, 7:30 am
HERO OF THE WEEK: CAPTAIN AMERICA (Marvel) ('09)Real Name: Steve RogersFirst Appearance: Captain America Comics #1 (March, 1941)Group Affiliation: Secret Avengers, Invaders (former)Gaming Credentials: Spider-man & Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge (1989); Captain America and the Avengers...
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INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:Demi-gods that walk...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 25, 2010, 9:53 am
INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:Demi-gods that walk the earth, these mythological warriors straight out of Greek legend have pledged to aid the struggles of modern man as he seeks truth, justice, and a way fitting to himself. They are the embodiment of the ancient and the pr...
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SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 24, 2010Additional Note: Back for another week...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 2:18 am
SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 24, 2010Additional Note: Back for another week of slightly more elaborate solicitations that these shipping lists used to be. I figure I'll see how long I can keep these up, at the very least, while traditional Infinite Wars updates continue somewhere below. Keep your eyes peele...
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HERO OF THE WEEK: SPIDER-MAN (Marvel) (2009)Real Name: Peter ParkerFirst...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 21, 2010, 9:29 am
HERO OF THE WEEK: SPIDER-MAN (Marvel) (2009)Real Name: Peter ParkerFirst Appearance: Amazing Fantasy #15 (August, 1962)Group Affiliation: Secret AvengersGaming Credentials: Questprobe #2 Spider-man (1978); Spider-man (1982); Spider-man & Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge (1989); The Revenge ...
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INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:The similarities between...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 10:48 am
INFINITE WARS ANNUAL YEAR-ENDDC VS MARVEL FANTASY FIGHTS:The similarities between Jason Todd and Frank Castle aren't terribly subtle or mysterious. Touched by tragedy, both lost their families to the consequences of street crime, leading each to pledge themselves to the lethal pursuit of justice...
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SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 17, 2010Additional Note: Back for another week...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 17, 2010, 12:50 am
SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 17, 2010Additional Note: Back for another week of slightly more elaborate solicitations that these shipping lists used to be. I figure I'll see how long I can keep these up, at the very least, while traditional Infinite Wars updates continue somewhere below. Keep your eyes peele...
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HERO OF THE WEEK: ATOM (DC)Real Name: Dr. Ray PalmerFirst...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 15, 2010, 6:55 am
HERO OF THE WEEK: ATOM (DC)Real Name: Dr. Ray PalmerFirst Appearance: Showcase #34 (September, 1961)Group Affiliation: Justice League, Indigo Tribe, New GuardiansGaming Credentials: DC Universe Online (TBR/2010); Batman: Brave and the Bold (TBA/2010)Infinite Wars Ranking: #73Since experiencing a boo...
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SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 10, 2010Special Note: Things have been quiet...

Mike H. posted an article on - Mar 10, 2010, 7:40 am
SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 10, 2010Special Note: Things have been quiet on the Infinite Wars front over the past few months. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I'm going to find the necessary time and energy to keep the machine moving the way it used to. To get a bit more life in the place, however, I th...
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