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Dr. Susan "Sue" Storm – The Invisible Woman Who Speaks Loudest

Dr. Susan "Sue" Storm – The Invisible Woman Who Speaks Loudest

F4F: Sue Storm a.k.a Invisible Woman On the third week of our Fantastic Four month, my true love gave to meeee… I don’t see my gift! Where is she? ...
Tatsuki Fujimoto – The Architect of a New Generation

Tatsuki Fujimoto – The Architect of a New Generation

Osamu Tezuka is considered the "Godfather of Manga and Anime." He redefined how stories in both anime and manga were told, not only visually but a...
Superman 101: What to Read to Really Get Him - Walt's Comic Shop

Superman 101: What to Read to Really Get Him

It's Summer of Superman at DC, so of course it's Summer of Superman here at Walt's. You know, some writers would start this article with a joke alo...
Maybe You’re Not Supposed to Understand Grant Morrison - Walt's Comic Shop

Maybe You’re Not Supposed to Understand Grant Morrison

Warning: Before reading this, be aware that Grant Morrison is the master of meta-narratives and often inserts themself into their stories. Matheus ...
Snyder Writes for DC – and No, He Won’t Disappoint You! - Walt's Comic Shop

Snyder Writes for DC – and No, He Won’t Disappoint You!

Guys, I have a problem. When someone asks me to name one of my favorite Batman runs and I say Batman by Snyder and Capullo, they think I’m talking ...
When Does the Human Torch – aka Johnny Storm – Come Out? - Walt's Comic Shop

When Does the Human Torch – aka Johnny Storm – Come Out?

F4F: Johnny Storm a.k.a. Human Torch It's the second week of our Fantastic Four month, and the temperatures are getting higher (at least in this pa...