A biography of Jack Parsons, occultist and rocketeer, in comic book form.
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A biography of Jack Parsons, occultist and rocketeer, in comic book form.
Scott Kaufman reports (without, alas, documentation) that Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale based their Batman on Teddy Roosevelt.
Jim Henley dismantles a lame Newsday piece on the politics of various superheroes. “He’s a Jewish New Yorker who has never written for Commentary. You have to assume he’s a Democrat until proven otherwise.”
Garfield without words was inspired. Garfield without Garfield was, I thought, kinda gilding that lily. But Garfield plus Garfield is the winner.
It’s been well linked (Barista assumed it was taking the piss but I think he underestimates Chabon’s geeky earnestness) but it’s worth it: Michael Chabon on the superhero unitard. PS How good is All-Star Superman, am I right?