Marvel Comics

and Hawkman. With every comic book he read, he kept a “comicspedia” on the different challenges each hero faced such as being forced to face their fears, losing a loved one, or being considered an outcast. Patrick found every way he could possibly spread the idea of superhero therapy. In 2015, Patrick O’Connor, and a few other licensed psychologists, held a panel at Comic-Con called “Geek Therapy: How Superheroes Empower Us All” where they explained to over 300 people how comic books can be used…

The character Harley Quinn, created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, made her mark on the Batman franchise since her debut twenty-two years ago; the first in the comic industry to originate in television and not in the comics. In the nineties, specifically 1992, the starting point of Harley Quinn’s rise to fame begins; in the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Joker’s Favor.” Where did the idea of Dr. Harleen Quinzel, commonly known as Harley Quinn, begin? Paul Dini and Bruce Timm needed to create…

should be. They simply make everything better by making the audience hate them. If people hates a specific villain’s guts in the story, then that is such a good sign. Villains are even more interesting in fantasy/science fiction comics. The world of Marvel and DC Comics revolve around its superheroes and villains. No matter how old you are, you know who Superman, Batman, Ironman, Captain America, Wonder Woman are, especially because of the amazing cinematic universe nowadays. However, these…

The part of the story I would like to focus on is Matt Murdock’s anger. In the comic, Daredevil seems to snap and become aggressive against allies. He is shown as depressed and enraged and using this part of the character is useful to show that he is a tragic hero. I am using this as a primary source because the comics are the original sources for Daredevil’s heroic traits and character development. The comics from Marvel can all be considered primary sources since they are storylines and all…

people have superpowers. This comic series from Black Mask Studios will be adapted into the big screen by Jeff Robinov’s company. Jon Silk, Studio 8’s executive vice president, pitched the project and is the person responsible for overseeing the development of the film along with executive, Rishi Rajani, who is representing the Black Mask. The deal was negotiated by Matthew Sugarman. The series, created by Tim Smith and Kwanza Osajyefo, begins in a police shooting in…

different ideas within our head. Generally the idea consists of having brilliance in every subject and a very high IQ. They’re typically superheroes or villains. Take Charles Xavier from Marvel for an example. Or Doctor Octopus. But there are geniuses who score 40-70 on IQ tests and are living in reality, not Marvel Comic Books. These geniuses are called “Savants.” Savant Syndrome isn’t a very well known “disorder.” Although, writers and creators all around are starting to acknowledge these…

The Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced plans for their Star Wars themed areas inside of Disneyland in California and Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. Though not many details are released about the expansions, two attractions were officially announced in August 2015. One of the attractions announced by Disney are based on the Millennium Falcon from the earlier films. This announcement is exciting for movie fans because it brings the Star Wars movie to life, much like The…

The late 1940’s in Brooklyn, a time of division and unity, a time of hope and despair. The (ADJECTIVE) effects of WWII swirled through citizen’s daily lives like the first chill of winter, which is where Michael Devlin’s story begins in Pete Hamill's novel Snow In August. Following Michael through the next few years of his life in this unique setting, Hamill tells the tale of his coming of age. In the course of one book, Michael Devlin turns from a innocent and childish boy, to a mature, wise…

This growing confidence and struggle for black identity led to a new widespread celebration of blackness. The Ebony magazines from the 1970’s featured advertisements that declared a new “Beautiful Black.” The May issue in 1970 encouraged both black men and women to embrace their natural beauty. For example, some commercials displayed black men and women with afros, showcasing their natural hair instead of straightening it out. One article even wrote of a beauty queen, Miss “Black America,” who…

At Marvel comics, the first Aboriginal superhero was Johnny Wakely, who was an army scout before he became a superhero, and when Johnny obtained his powers from a wolf spirit, he became Red Wolf. Red Wolf is usually seen shirtless, wearing fringe leather pants, and sports a wolf’s head on his head, however it is difficult to say if say if Red Wolf’s portrayal is seen as the Dead Indian, because of the historical setting of the comics. While Red Wolf is Cheyenne by blood, he was raised in a…