Category Archives: superhero comics

June 27, 2024 · 5:15 am

Invincible: The Trauma of Being A Superhero

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is a lengthy, but in depth discussion about being a superhero and the trauma that comes with it. Few franchises or characters dare to explore it. But Invincible, both the comic and the TV show, dare to demonstrate in brutal detail just how traumatic being a hero can be.

There’s a lot to be said about the unique heroic journey of Mark Grayson, Atom Eve, and even Omni-Man. But I contend that the trauma of being a hero and doing the right thing is the connective tissue that makes this story so powerful. Enjoy!

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June 22, 2024 · 9:34 am

Why Spider-Man Should NOT Be Broke

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video explores the long-standing, but very much outdated trope of Spider-Man being broke. Like most mainstream superheroes, Spider-Man is subject to a lot of recurring tropes. Most involve his personal life.

However, I don’t think the overplayed plots about him being broke get enough attention. In addition to breaking down why this makes no sense, I also highlight a few other jobs or careers that would easily ensure Spider-Man never has to worry about money. Enjoy!

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May 31, 2024 · 6:27 am

X-Men 97 Season 2 Theories And Predictions

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is a list of theories and predictions about what to expect in season two of X-Men 97. The first season didn’t just wildly exceed my expectations. It laid a rich foundation on which to build. The season one finale offered plenty of clues. This is just me following those teases to what may lie ahead for this uncanny series. Enjoy!

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May 25, 2024 · 9:30 am

X-Men Krakoa Post-Mortem: An Uncanny Dream With A Nightmare Ending

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is a post-mortem and an overall breakdown of the end of the Krakoa era in the X-Men comics. What started with House of X/Powers of X and ended with Fall of X, the X-Men underwent some of the biggest upheavals the franchise has experienced since the Chris Claremont era. It laid a new foundation unlike anything we’d seen before with the X-Men.

Then, Fall of X came and brought it to an ugly, destructive end.

There’s a lot to be said about the Krakoa era, what led up to it, and what will come after it. I do my best share my sentiments, my hopes, and what this era means to me and other X-Men fans. Enjoy!

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May 4, 2024 · 9:15 am

Dr. Doom vs. Emperor Palpatine: Who Is The Better Ruler?

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video analyzes two iconic villains who seek to rule over all, Emperor Palpatine and Dr. Doom.

Which is the better ruler?

Who would you rather live under?

How does their agenda make them great villains?

There’s a lot to consider when reviewing their personas, their backstories, and their capabilities. But when it comes to villainous rulers, these two set the highest of bars. Enjoy!

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April 30, 2024 · 5:21 am

How AI Art Could Upend/Destroy The Comic Book Industry

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video covers some recent news surrounding accusations about major comic publishers utilizing AI art and the larger implications that this new technology will have on the industry. Artificial Intelligence promises to impact a lot of industries, but the comic industry is uniquely vulnerable. And it’s definitely worth confronting as the technology continues to improve.

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April 26, 2024 · 5:28 am

Absolute Comics: DC Comics’ Ultimate Universe | Hopes And Concerns

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my reaction and overall breakdown by recent rumors that DC Comics will be launching a new imprint called Absolute Comics. This imprint is being pitched as DC’s version of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe. It offers the potential of new visions of iconic DC characters.

While I am very intrigued by this, I do have some hopes and concerns. But rest assured, I’ll be keeping an eye on this news moving forward.

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April 24, 2024 · 6:35 am

Ultimate Spider Man #4 Review: Power, Responsibility, And Date Night!

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my full review of Ultimate Spider-Man #4 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto. Enjoy!

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March 27, 2024 · 5:26 am

Ultimate Spider Man #3 Review: Family, Friends, And Fiends

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my full review of Ultimate Spider-Man #3 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto. This all-new, all-different Ultimate Universe has given us a new vision of Peter Parker and Spider-Man. But so far, he has struggled to become a capable in hero in a world without many left. In this issue, he continues to grow, thanks to some help from his daughter and an unexpected ally. Enjoy!

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March 24, 2024 · 9:16 am

Jack’s Comic Gems | X-Terminators

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This is video another entry in my ongoing “Jack’s Comic Gems” collection. And in this gem, I single out one of the most unapologetically fun comics to come out in years. And at a time when everything and everyone takes themselves too seriously, a comic that’s just plain fun is just what we need.

X-Terminators by Leah Williams was not billed as some ground-breaking, genre-defining mini-series. It was just a simple, straightforward story about Dazzler, Jubilee, Tabitha, and Laura Kinney going on a crazy adventure that was joyously entertaining every step of the way.

It made for a unique, but refreshing comic experience and one that’s certainly worthy of being a true comic gem. Enjoy!

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