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Good-Azz Comics | SIDEBAR FOREVER

It’s all there in the title, right? On today’s episode, we came up with nine examples of what we’re calling… good-azz comics. These are books we read in our youth—some se

Unsung Ink: Jim Aparo | SIDEBAR FOREVER

We’re back with another installment of our series celebrating talented creators who don’t always get the recognition they deserve—and this time, we’re shining the spotlig

1986: A Landmark Year in Comics — The Man of Steel | SIDEBAR FOREVER

When John Byrne was given the creative reins of DC's The Man of Steel, he reimagined Superman for a new generation, redefining the character while challenging long-held a

Thwip! Let's Talk About 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' | SIDEBAR FOREVER

The fourth installment in Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man series is finally here, and of course, we’re all over it. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung into

'Push the Wall': A Review of Frank Miller's New Memoir | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Frank Miller is one of the most influential—and controversial—creators in comic book history. With the release of his new memoir, we couldn't wait to dive in. Part autobi

1986: A Landmark Year in Comics — Watchmen | SIDEBAR FOREVER

After all this time, is there anything else that can be said about the Watchmen comic series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons? On this week's pod, we sure give it our best

Back in Black — Reviewing 'The Punisher: One Last Kill' | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Frank Castle returns, wreaking havoc on those who got it comin' in this action-packed, one-shot special on Disney+. Co-written by the man behind the skull himself, Jon Be

The Best and Worst Superhero Origins | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Have you ever been exposed to radiation and walked away all the better for it? Or maybe you have a coworker who’s secretly an alien from another planet… and thankfully, o

Star Trek Turns 60 | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Back in 1966, a little science fiction show boldly went where no television series had gone before. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, w

10 Things We Love (and Hate) About Modern Movies & TV | SIDEBAR FOREVER

It was bound to happen eventually, right? As longtime cinephiles (and, sure, a little snobby about it), we finally turn our attention to the state of modern movies and T

1986: A Landmark Year in Comics — The Dark Knight Returns | SIDEBAR FOREVER

When Frank Miller wrote and drew The Dark Knight Returns in 1986, he didn’t just reimagine Batman—he detonated the character and rebuilt him inside a grim, dystopian Goth

1986: A Landmark Year in Comics — Maus: A Survivor's Tale | SIDEBAR FOREVER

In this installment of our series on groundbreaking releases from 1986, we’re spotlighting Maus, Art Spiegelman’s landmark graphic novel about his father, Vladek, a Polis

Unsung Ink: Sam Kieth | SIDEBAR FOREVER

What happens when superhero comics get weird—like, really weird? On this episode of "Unsung Ink," we explore the world of Sam Kieth, a creator who bent anatomy, tone, and

1986: A Landmark Year in Comics — Daredevil: Born Again | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Forty years ago, comics hit a turning point. Mainstream and indie publishers alike released a wave of bold, groundbreaking stories that reshaped the medium. This is the

Unsung Ink: The Legacy of Black Writers and Artists in Comics | SIDEBAR FOREVER

For every hero soaring overhead, there’s a creator behind the scenes who deserves their shine. This Black History Month, we’re giving flowers to the Black writers and ar

Can Artists and Art Styles Be an Acquired Taste? | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Not all art is love at first sight. This week, we spotlight the hard-to-get artists — those acquired tastes who confuse you before they convert you. In the conversation,

Blue-Collar Creators: The Backbone of Comics | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Since the 1980s, mainstream comics has had more than its fair share of superstar creators. But for every Chris Claremont and John Byrne, there have been hundreds of write

All-in-One-Day Movies | SIDEBAR FOREVER

We're starting off the New Year racing against the clock with movies that unfold over the course of a single day—or night. From sunup-to-sundown classics like Dog Day Aft

The Sidebar Guests That Never Happened | SIDEBAR FOREVER

The holidays are a time for looking back, so this week we’re doing exactly that. We’re talking about the ones that got away—the Sidebar guest interviews we sought out tha

Controversial Moments in Superhero Comics | SIDEBAR FOREVER

When subjects like rape, domestic violence, and bigotry make their way into the pages of American superhero comics, they don’t just grab readers’ attention—they make head