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Welcome to our Comic Wiki. In this section we explore iconic characters, essential runs, and legendary creators: the comics that really matter. Whether you’re new to the medium or deep into the lore, these articles offer clear guidance, context, and honest recommendations from lifelong fans. You can call it a reading order, a curated list, or just a way to catch up on the comics that made an impact: Your next favourite comic is just waiting to be discovered!

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The Many Shades of the Green Lantern(s)

The Many Shades of the Green Lantern(s)

When I saw Green Lantern in the list of topics for the blog, I jumped as fast as I could to say, “Me! Pick me!” This is my favorite DC franchise be...
How Solo Leveling Brought Manhwa to The West! - Walt's Comic Shop

How Solo Leveling Brought Manhwa to The West!

It doesn’t happen often that my friends who enjoy Manga and Anime agree on something.Some are fans of the classics, while others are more into new-...
Daniel Warren Johnson: Heart, Humanity and Heavy Metal - Walt's Comic Shop

Daniel Warren Johnson: Heart, Humanity and Heavy Metal

I should be careful about this one – ’cause I’m pretty positive Walt adores Daniel Warren Johnson. And how could you not? The man’s style is so rec...
Tom King Isn’t Afraid to Tell Hard Emotional Truths (One of His Comics Needed CIA Approval) - Walt's Comic Shop

Tom King Isn’t Afraid to Tell Hard Emotional Truths (One of His Comics Needed CIA Approval)

There is often this stereotype that comics are childish, immature stories in which strong men, women, and people outside this binary punch each oth...
Here's The Thing: The "Rock Guy" From Fantastic Four Has A Name – And A Heart - Walt's Comic Shop

Here's The Thing: The "Rock Guy" From Fantastic Four Has A Name – And A Heart

Well (you know I’m gonna do it)... uhnn (yeah, it’s coming), it’s Clobberin’ Time here at Walt’s for our last Fantastic Four deep dive. And we didn...
Why Naoki Urasawa’s Mangas Made Me Run to the Bookstore Every Day - Walt's Comic Shop

Why Naoki Urasawa’s Mangas Made Me Run to the Bookstore Every Day

Have you ever read a story so good that you ran to the store ten minutes before closing, just to get the next volume? Or one so thrilling that you ...