By: Jacob Elyachar Warning! This article contains spoilers! At 8:00 p.m. yesterday, comic book stores across the country released the highly anticipated first issue of Marvel’s biggest event of the year: Avengers vs. X-Men. After months of hype through numerous Web sites and pop culture conventions, readers purchased the first issue of […]
Jacob Reviews…Avengers vs. X-Men #0
March 28, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Warning! Spoilers are ahead! The zero issue of Avengers vs. X-Men came out today and it was one of the best ways to start off a huge Earth-shattering event. Avengers vs. X-Men Zero has two main stories highlighting two of the massive players involved in the maxi-series: the […]
Jacob’s Travel: Planet Comicon 2012
March 22, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you are heading to Kansas City this weekend, then head to Planet Comicon. This event happens once a year and gathers the best in comics, science fiction, animation and pop culture. Adult tickets will be $20 for a whole weekend and $15 for a day pass while children (ages […]
Jacob’s Eye On….Avengers vs. X-Men, Part One: The X-Men
March 10, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar For the first time since the 1980s, the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will tackle with the Children in the Atom in a 12-part maxi-series event that could possibly re-shape the Marvel Universe for years to come. This event will be written by Marvel’s architects: Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers), Jason Aaron […]
The DC Comics Relaunch: Progress Report #2 (Part Two)
March 6, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you not have read part one of my progress report, please read it before you read this article: https://www.jakes-take.com/2012/03/02/the-dc-comics-relaunch-progress-report-2/ Part two of this article examines Green Lantern Corps, Justice League and Justice League International. Green Lantern Corps Written by: Peter J. Tomasi; Art by: Fernando Pasarin, Geraldo […]
The DC Comics Relaunch: Progress Report #2 (Part One)
March 2, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Eight months ago, DC Comics relaunched their entire line starting with the very first issue of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee’s Justice League. March 7, 2012 will see the seventh issues of several titles including Action Comics, Detective and Justice League International published. In order to prepare you for […]
Throwback Tuesday-Invasion!
February 7, 2012 By
This edition of Throwback Tuesday focuses on DC Comics’ classic comic crossover event: Invasion. Invasion was the brainchild of comic legends Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo and featured artwork from comic superstar Todd McFarlane for two issues of the mini-series while Bart Sears drew the last issue and all three covers. The story […]
Throwback Tuesday-Grant Morrison’s JLA
January 24, 2012 By
15 years ago, DC Comics charged legendary comics writer Grant Morrison with the task: reviving their legendary super group franchise: the Justice League of America. Under Morrison’s guidance JLA was formed and it focused on DC Comics’ Big Seven: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash (Wally West), Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), Aquaman and Martian […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The 2012 State of DC Comics
January 7, 2012 By
In my last article, I examined why 2012 would be “The Year of Marvel Comics” at the end of December 2012. However, what if Marvel’s top competitor: DC Comics came up on top during the final month of December? This article focuses on why 2012 could be another year of DC Comics domination. […]
Jacob’s Eye On….The 2012 State of Marvel Comics
January 6, 2012 By
2012 might be called “The Year of Marvel” at the end of December 2012. This purpose of jacobelyacharjournalist.com’s blog entry is to highlight the key elements that could make Marvel dominant over DC. Exhibit #1: The Avengers Assemble on the Big Screen After seeing Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk […]
