There’s a new Star Trek comic coming from IDW, and some Trek fans will recognize parts…
Wayne Hall
Wayne Hall is the host for the weekly "Wayne's Comics" podcast. He has interviewed comics pros including Scott Snyder, Phil Hester, Arvid Nelson, Bob Schreck, Michael Alan Nelson, Joe Harris, Jeff Cahn, Michael Jan Friedman, Mark Bertolini, David Baxter, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, Shawn Aldridge, Brendan Daneen, Sam Johnson, Michael Moreci, David Petersen, Cy Dethan, John Heffernan, and Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener, to name a few. He writes the weekly "Wayne's Worlds" column (news, reviews, podcasts, comments, opinions and interviews) here at FirstComicsNews.com!
Wayne’s Worlds: Iron Man Flying High Again!
A new creative team is bringing Iron Man/Tony Stark back to his proper place at the…
Wayne’s Worlds: Green Arrow and Catwoman Go Absolute!
Just when you thought it was safe to venture into the ‘Absolute’ Universe from DC, they…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Is Jon Kent Going to Being a Kid Again?
A big rumor on the comics sites on the Internet is that Jonathan Kent is going…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Was 2025 a Banner Year for the Comics Industry?
Now that 2025 is in the history books, I keep reading articles in the comics press…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: X-Men Event Fatigue
It all starts on Free Comic Book Day (or Comics Giveaway Day, if you prefer)! It’s…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: What I Admire About Batman!
Anyone who reads this column knows that Batman is my favorite comics hero! I’ve been trying…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Looking Ahead in 2026
Another new year has already begun! There are still a few things we as comics fans…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Green Lantern Hits #600!
This time, I will focus on a favorite hero of mine who is hitting issue #600…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: FCBD Vs. CGD
One of the changes coming this year is a new “free comics” competition! It’s going to…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: In 2025, I’m Thankful For…
Every year during this season, I like to talk about what’s happening in the comics industry…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Variety Continues!
This year, I’ve been noticing a big change in my comics-buying habit! As the number of…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: When ‘The End’ Is Not The End!
As of Wednesday, December 10th, Marvel is calling ‘2099’ quits! But don’t worry, Marvel fans—when one…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Happy 60th, T’Challa!
This anniversary is one that I think truly deserves to be recognized and celebrated, so we…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: In 2025, Let’s Make Merry Wisely!
It’s now the holiday season, and that includes Christmas. Since I’m already being asked what people…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: BATMAN/DEADPOOL #1 IS HERE!
On Wednesday, November 19th, the next in the series of Marvel/DC crossovers arrived, this time called…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: DC’s ‘K.O.’ Takes on Marvel’s ‘Battleworld’
Is it a case of “great minds thinking alike?” Sure seems that way as the House…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: The Avengers To Hit #800!
I know there are a lot of anniversaries these days in comics, but this one is…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Is Marvel’s Ultimate Universe Going to End?
There’s a lot of debate going on right now regarding the apparent end of the Ultimate…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Superman Again Teams Up With Spider-Man!
A sure sign of success is when the same kind of thing happens again and again.…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: We’ll Miss You, Green Arrow!
It appears that Oliver Queen will once again not have a monthly title from DC!
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Have a Merry Facsimile Christmas!
I’m already looking forward to the 2025 holiday season, and that includes two great holiday facsimile…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: ‘Doctor Strange’ Hit #450!
While it seems that every week there is a new milestone, this one works for me!…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Should Comics Characters Grow Old?
One of the big differences between American comics and manga is that the characters can grow…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: ‘Detective Comics’ Has Hit #1100!
Recently, one of the longest-running comic books achieved quite the milestone when Detective Comics from DC published…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Celebrate Batman Day on September 20th!
On Saturday, September 20th, Batman Day returns to local comics shops! It’s always held to honor…
Wayne’s Worlds: Is Uncle Scrooge ‘Earth’s Mightiest Duck?’
The House of Ideas has been up to some very interesting things lately, and the most…
Wayne’s Worlds: Even Venom Looks Like Spidey Now!
How popular is Spider-Man? Well, even his sworn enemy, Venom, is changing his appearance to look…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Here Comes the (Amalgam) Spider-Boy!
DId you happen to miss the Amalgam Universe when it first arrived? Well, you are getting…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Dynamite Continues to Explode!
Well, another San Diego Comic-Con is now in the books! One company really caught my attention…
Wayne’s Worlds: The Thor’s, They Are A’Changing!
If you don’t like a new direction happening in a comic these days, just hang on…
Wayne’s Worlds: The Ghost Who Walks Returns to Comics!
The Phantom is coming back to your local comics shop, this time in a solo adventure from Mad Cave…