DC is making a very smart move that deserves attention—re-releasing appropriate comics in the current young…
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Wayne’s Worlds: Is An ‘Unplugged’ Comic Worth Getting?
DC is releasing an “unplugged” version of a recent big Bat-book! Will it sell well? DC…
Wayne’s Worlds: A Tough Time to Be a Comics Fan!
A lot of us hoped that when the pandemic cooled off, things would improve greatly for…
Wayne’s Worlds: Is Smaller Actually Better?
Apparently, many new readers today prefer a smaller publication, so DC is going after those consumers!…
Wayne’s Worlds: Whatever Happened to Originality?
Many comics today are retreads of concepts and ideas developed years ago! Where did creativity in…
Wayne’s Worlds: A Truly Scary Joker!
The Joker has been a spooky character for a long time, but his latest appearance has…
Wayne’s Worlds: DC Returning to Elseworlds
“Imaginary stories” are coming back to DC in 2024, per information released at the recent New…
Wayne’s Worlds: AI Puts Nothing in the Gutter?
Social media continues to be a source of fascinating information about the comics industry. The latest…
Wayne’s Worlds: Are Long-Lived Characters ‘Indestructible?’
On social media recently, a comics pro put forth the notion that long-standing comics people were…
Wayne’s Worlds: Bring Back the Big Guns?
Could the solution to the current slump in comics sales be bringing back well-known creators?
Wayne’s Worlds: Just Do It!
Every so often, I feel the need to encourage comic creators to just get to making…
Wayne’s Worlds: Looking Back at SDCC 2023
Now that San Diego Comic-Con is way over, I thought it would be a good idea…
Wayne’s Worlds: Messing with Success
When is it time to change a comic book’s setup? Do creators hit the panic button…
Wayne’s Worlds: The Bat Without the Man
What would happen if Batman decided to no longer be Bruce Wayne in order to totally…
Wayne’s Worlds: Is Legacy Numbering a Thing?
Comics are using “legacy numbering” more and more! Do fans really want that?
Wayne’s Worlds: To Cape or Not to Cape
Should a comic character wear a cape or not? That is the question!
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Jim Lee IS DC Comics!
As of May 3, 2023, Jim Lee is the president, publisher, and chief creative officer of…
Wayne’s Worlds: The Marriage of Writing and Art
What makes a great comic? The perfect blending of scripting and artwork!
Wayne’s Worlds: Is Digital Dying?
Amazon and Comixology have seriously reduced their staffs and services. Is digital dying? WHAT HAPPENED? Recently,…
Wayne’s Worlds: Not Any Longer!
Every so often, I look at trends that I used to enjoy, then I realize I’m…
Wayne’s Worlds: My First Con of 2023!
It took a while, but I finally made it to my first comic convention this year,…
Wayne’s Worlds: Are We There Yet?
When it comes to the comics industry, sometimes I feel like a rider in the back…
Wayne’s Worlds: We Go to Extremes!
When something works, the comics industry tends to run with it until it stops selling!
Wayne’s Worlds: It’s Still the Comic Books, People!
Believe it or not, the industry is again worrying if we should still be making comics!
Wayne’s Worlds: DC’s New Gunn-iverse!
Recently, DC announced the first wave of James Gunn’s new offerings!
Wayne’s Worlds: Again, This Is Why I Read Comics!
Recently, two comics came out that reminded me exactly why I read them!
Wayne’s Worlds: Reversing Course
Every once in a while, comics creators make a change… then regret it! It recently happened…
Wayne’s Worlds: Imp-Perfect Magic!
DC recently had a week in which they had three Fifth-Dimensional imps showing up! What’s with that?
Wayne’s Worlds: MCU Fatigue?
Over one-third of Marvel fans are feeling fatigued by the constant stream of content from the…
Wayne’s Worlds: Happy 20th Birthday, ‘Invincible’!
In 2023, Skybound’s Invincible comic is celebrating its 20th anniversary!
Wayne’s Worlds: Are Younger Characters Faltering?
With DC’s Robin title cancelled and Jonathan Kent no longer the main focus of Superman, are younger lead characters…
Wayne’s Worlds: Has Namor Arrived?
Marvel’s Sub-Mariner may have finally found his niche 100 years from now in Namor: Conquered Shores!
Wayne’s Worlds: Where No Comic Franchise Has Gone Before!
The long-lived Star Trek franchise is exploring “Strange New Worlds!” WHAT’S HAPPENING? According to a news…
Wayne’s Worlds: DC Celebrated Stan Lee’s Birthday as Well as Marvel
Of course, Marvel celebrated Stan Lee’s centennial birthday! But even DC got in on the fun!
Wayne’s Worlds: What Is ‘Local Comic Shop Day?’
I recently came across a story online about Local Comic Shop Day! I had to know—just what…
Wayne’s Worlds: Comic Conventions Are Back!
This past weekend, I was deluged with notifications of comic conventions in my area and beyond!…
Wayne’s Worlds: Why That Character?
Something about our favorite character always draws us to that one! What is that?
Wayne’s Worlds: Lunchboxes? Really?
I was intrigued when I read that Diamond Distributors is going to distribute a line of…
Wayne’s Worlds: Return of the JSA
The Justice Society is back in the DC line-up, something I’ve been hoping for!
Wayne’s Worlds: Sharing Your Passions!
Yes, buying and reading comics is often a solitary activity, but you can (and should) make…
Wayne’s Worlds: Comics and Coffee–The New Big Thing!
Local comics shops are always looking for that “something extra” to sell with comics. The newest…
Wayne’s Worlds: More Comics Creators Than Ever!
Today there are more creators making comics than ever before!
Wayne’s Worlds: Always Avoid Adjectives
The Avengers continue to sell for Marvel, but naming these comics always drives me mad!
Wayne’s Worlds: The New Shape of Comics Events
Remember when a big comics event would all take place in a mini-series or as part…
Wayne’s Worlds: What’s Next for Green Lantern?
The most recent issue of DC’s Green Lantern changed John Stewart into The Emerald Knight. Now…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: THEY’RE NOT REAL, PEOPLE!
I just don’t buy or read comics that focus on real-life people and events!
Wayne’s Worlds: When I Read a Comic…
When I read a comic book, I hope to encounter a few important things!
Wayne’s Worlds: Leave Ben Reilly Alone!
Unfortunately, Ben Reilly has—once again—met a tragic “ending” of sorts in the Spider-Man mythos. Why can’t…
Wayne’s Worlds: Miles Morales Is the New Gwen Stacy
Looks like Gwen Stacy’s time in the spotlight is over, and she’s being replaced by Miles…
Wayne’s Worlds: It’s Villain Time!
It had to happen! Comics are focusing more and more on the villains!
Wayne’s Worlds: Jeff Lemire’s Home at Image Comics
Accomplished creator Jeff Lemire recently signed an exclusive contract with Image Comics, now his comics “home”…
Wayne’s Worlds: When Did Breaks Become So Popular?
It seems like yesterday that BOOM! Studios announced that Someone Is Killing the Children #21 would…
Wayne’s Worlds: Crossing the Line at $9.99!
Avengers #50 recently came with a price tag of $9.99. Granted it was a triple-sized issue,…
Wayne’s Worlds: Are Secret Identities Passe?
One of the staples of being a superhero has slowly been fading away. Should these characters…
Wayne’s Worlds: Can We Go Digital in 2022?
The Holiday Season is upon us again, so maybe we should be thinking about giving digital…
Wayne’s Worlds: Those Crazy Helmets!
I admit it—I often like comics characters who wear those crazy helmets!
Wayne’s Worlds: The Return of Movie Comic-Book Adaptations?
Recently the motion picture Dune was adapted from a film to a graphic novel by Legendary…
Wayne’s Worlds: More Daring Comics?
One book really rocked my comics reading world recently, and it was DC’s Black Label Catwoman:…
Wayne’s Worlds: Damage and Delays
If you’re a collector or even just a fan, these are tough times we’re going through…
Wayne’s Worlds: ‘Doctor Who’ Comics Have Changes Coming
One of the constants in Titan Comics’ Doctor Who series of comics is change, and with a different showrunner…
Wayne’s Worlds: Reading Rocks!
In my last column, I explored what comic books wanted to be when they grow up.…
Wayne’s Worlds: What Do Comics Want to Be When They Grow Up?
Every week, we get more and more announcements that a “known” comics creator is starting a…
Wayne’s Worlds: We Need More Comics Fans!
The comics industry recently lost one of its biggest supporters—my identical twin brother, Randy Hall. We…
Wayne’s Worlds: Will Comics Go Completely Digital?
It’s the topic that never dies! Can the comics industry move away from local comics shops…
Wayne’s Worlds: How Do You Solve a Problem Like the Hulk?
Immortal Hulk ended with #50. After that, Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley have their turn trying…
Wayne’s Worlds: ‘Colorful’ Short Stories
I’ve been noticing that some comics companies have actually been releasing short stories—with a “colorful” twist!
Wayne’s Worlds: What Have You Done For Me Lately?
I was encouraged to read about Heroes Union #1 on several levels! Let me tell you why!
Wayne’s Worlds: Did I Just Read a Marvel or a DC?
These days, I sometimes can’t be sure if I’m reading a Marvel comic or a DC!
Wayne’s Worlds: Music and Comics–Perfect Together?
Z2 is getting to be one of my favorite comics companies! As reported, Z2 Comics and…
Wayne’s Worlds: Those Crazy Art Books!
If you’re going to buy Image Comics’ The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe, I hope…
Wayne’s Worlds: Marvel and Penguin, Sittin’ in a Tree…
Marvel Comics and Penguin Random House Publisher Services recently signed a distribution agreement that began on…
Wayne’s Worlds: DC Has Moved the Line to $5.99!
The Internet has recently been buzzing about DC’s increasing the price of their Batman comic and some…
Wayne’s Worlds: What’s Next? ‘Universe-Sized’ X-Men?
In the endless struggle to outdo themselves, Marvel recently released a “Planet-Size” issue of X-Men! What’s…
Wayne’s Worlds: Comics That Actually End!
Robert Kirkman’s Oblivion Song officially reached it’s end not that long ago. A comic that actually came…
Wayne’s Worlds: Is DC Now ‘BC’?
I think DC Comics should be renamed as “BC,” which should stand for “Batman Comics.”
Wayne’s Worlds: Bring Back the Monsters!
I love my longjohns superhero stories for sure, but I still want more variety in my…
Wayne’s Worlds: Dance of the Superhero Costumes
Every so often, a superhero just has to try on new duds! Don’t worry, though—it’s only…
Wayne’s Worlds: Delays, Delays, Delays
As a comics fan, I’m almost used to books I want arriving late (or not at all).…
Wayne’s Worlds: One Batman Too Many!
As a lifelong Batman fan, I’ve been patient. However, DC recently crossed the line with a…
Wayne’s Worlds: Crowdfunding, More than Ever!
The current pandemic has certainly changed things as far as the comics industry goes. One of…
Wayne’s Worlds: Batman Back in Black and White!
The Dark Knight is as hot as molten lava right now, and DC’s taking advantage of…
Wayne’s Worlds: Back and Back and Back to the Future!
When you’ve read comics as long as I have, you notice trends and events that keep…
Wayne’s Worlds: Reprints Make Sense!
I always appreciate the comics news online, and I recently read a story about Valiant reprinting…
Wayne’s Worlds: Making Comics Returnable
I read with interest the recent news release about Dynamite making all the comics ordered through November returnable.…
Wayne’s Worlds: I Steam, You Stream, We All Stream…
One of the biggest trends going on right now is streaming, and one service I like…
Wayne’s Worlds: When Comics Are Cancelled
It wasn’t all that long ago that Marvel cancelled several titles including Dr. Strange, Ghost Rider, and Strikeforce.…
Wayne’s Worlds: ‘Comics Will Make Me Rich!’
Somebody, somewhere must be hiding massive amounts of profits from producing comics! I mean, on a very regular…
Wayne’s Worlds: I Miss Those DC Giants!
It’s finally happened! The Walmart DC Giants have been replaced with packets of several issues in…
WAYNE’S WORLDS: What’s the Deal with Director’s Cuts?
It wasn’t that long ago that Marvel announced the first issue of X-Men/Fantastic Four will soon be…
Wayne’s Worlds: ‘You Don’t Belong Here’
Something interesting happened on Sunday morning, the final day of of a con I attended just…
Wayne’s Worlds: Ahoy, Comic Fans!
Every once in a while I encounter a comics company I’ve never heaters of, and that…
Wayne’s Worlds: Get Me Out of the Church on Time!
In both Marvel and DC, there have been comics recently that have backed up the notion…
Wayne’s Worlds: In the Coming Year, I Resolve…
It’s not too soon to look ahead into 2022, and while I’m not much for resolutions,…
Wayne’s Worlds: Sometimes a Rumor Is Just a Rumor
With the advent of the Internet and its ability to “instantly” send information almost anywhere in…