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Column: The modern era of superhero fatigue

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023

With recent negative reviews and lower box office turnouts for Marvel films, it seems as if comic book fatigue may be setting in for audiences.

Column: The future of DC faces an uphill battle

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

With controversy surrounding the upcoming "The Flash" film, DC and Warner Brothers must make the responsible choice and let Miller go from the role.

Review: New DC comic book film is buried in superhero tropes

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • November 2, 2022

One of the only highlights of "Black Adam," a comic book movie buried in tropes, is the moral question it poses about what it means to be a hero.

Review: Harley Quinn soars in glittery DC film

By Avery Alexander • February 18, 2020

What happens when a long-term relationship with the Clown Prince of Crime, the Joker, comes to a messy end? For Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) in “Birds of Prey,” the proper response to such heartbreak...

Review: DC offers a gritty look at the Clown Prince of Crime

By Antonio Ferme • October 22, 2019

In 2008, Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” changed the comic book movie genre forever. The film won many awards, most notably an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role awarded posthumously...

Review: Superhero movie has electric beginning

By Liam Conway, Staff Writer • April 18, 2019

With the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury, “Shazam!” is one of DC’s best big screen adaptations...

Review: True origin story is a wonderful and difficult film

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • October 17, 2017

This film challenges its audience to understand and empathize with a love story that might make them uncomfortable.

Review: Comics for the week of 9/27

By Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier • September 28, 2017

Staff Writers Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier read a few of the latest comic releases, here’s what they thought of them. Justice League of America #15 Written by Steve Orlando Drawn...

Review: Comics for the week of 9/20

By Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier • September 23, 2017

Staff Writers Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier read a few of the latest comic releases, here's what they thought of them. Avengers #11: Written by Mark Waid Drawn by Mike Del Mundo It’s time...

Ithacans assemble: Comic fans unite on campus for Ithacon 42

By Silas White, Staff Writer • March 22, 2017

Bill Turner, the founder of Ithacon, said his vision of the convention has always been for it to be accessible and to serve the fans.

Deja View: DC Rebirth and comic book continuity

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • March 21, 2017

This week on Deja View, Reviews Editor Jake Leary sits down with returning guest, staff Writer Colin Tessier to talk about DC Rebirth. After Jake and Colin dissect DC Comics latest reboot, they shift...

Deja View: ‘Logan’ and the problems with superhero movies

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • March 8, 2017

In this week’s episode of Deja View, Assistant Life & Culture Editor Jake Leary sits down with Contributing Writer Colin Tessier to discuss his review of “Logan.” Then, Jake and Colin discuss...