Welcome! On "Beyond The Panels" we explore iconic characters, essential runs, and legendary creators: the comics and manga 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 stories that made an impact: Your next favourite comic or manga is just waiting to be discovered!
The Mistress of Magic. The Sorceress Supreme. Enchantress. DC’s premier magic user has carried many titles over decades of her solo books, standalone projects and team appearances. However,...
Read moreSupergirl isn’t simply Superman in a skirt. With a vast publication history, the character has a cemented legacy in the DC Comics myth. It can be a bit...
Read moreI do not know if you have heard, but mutants are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And as your friendly expert on everything X-Men (but not really),...
Read moreSo, you clicked that random superhero show on Amazon Prime and now you are simply hooked and cannot wait for the new season? Well, GOOD NEWS. Invincible is...
Read moreDarwyn Cooke Reading Order: How to Explore the Best of a Modern Comics Legend If there's any consensus on the comic world is this: Darwyn Cooke had an...
Read moreThe 90s are calling cause’ Image Comics imprints are the frenzy once again! What Is a Ghost Machine? Think of them as a creative media studio that...
Read moreReading Chip Zdarsky is akin to taking a ride on an emotional rollercoaster. On one page, you will be roaring with laughter, amused by the ridiculous situation the...
Read more“Teenagers scare the living sh*t out of me” were wise words from My Chemical Romance. What else do teenagers do? Well, they piled up my reading lists. I...
Read moreDid you guys know that teachers are cool? Readers of this merry little blog are very cool people as well, so I would assume you respect the teachers...
Read moreAs you may or may not know, I am a huge history nerd. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that one of these days I would write an article...
Read more'Starting-Again' is super heroes comics in a nutshell. The constant reframing — to know everything can be revised — can bring either a freedom not all media can...
Read moreSo, it has been a month since I last wrote about the X-Men, but with the recent and upcoming releases (as well as announcements!), it’s time to go...
Read moreWritten by Matheus Filmmaker by day, Wishlistmaker by night. Kamala Khan’s unofficial PR team since 2014. DC's Absolute Universe has been the talk of the town these last...
Read moreIt has been about 3 months since I started writing for Walt’s Comic Shop. In my articles I have discussed a lot of different Manga from a lot...
Read moreWhat is the difference between Manga and Comics? To most of us, this question is pretty simple to answer. Both are mostly the same type of printed media...
Read moreGreat cosmic one, I ride ahead once more, not to scout fragile worlds for you to devour, but to hunt for something far stranger… Marvel Comics recommendations. You’ve...
Read moreFinal Cut by Charles Burns (Pantheon) – by Matheus This is where I start to think that every choice I made - every nominee I decided to cover...
Read moreAlan Scott: The Green Lantern, by Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey (DC) – by Matheus Queer superhero books are plagued by demands. They need to be representative, but...
Read moreOn July 25th, fans, nerds and geeks around the world will once again celebrate the very best in Comics and Manga. From brilliant stories to talented writers and...
Read moreThe Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds (Image) - By Petar I was a bit hesitant to get into The Department of Truth. While I...
Read moreHey dear readers, Petar and I are teaming up once again for a new series of articles, this time diving into the Eisner Award nominees across the main...
Read moreWhenever I pick up a new manga or comic, one thing that always catches my attention is historically inspired stories. Whether I’m following a Viking, a knight, or...
Read moreSo… who’s excited for Superman hitting the theaters in just a few days? I know I certainly am! It’s not just that James Gunn – the man who...
Read moreTo be honest with you guys, I was never the biggest fan of DC cosmology. Not because I think it’s boring or silly (which I don’t), but because...
Read moreThere are many reasons to look forward to summer… Some people get excited about their well-deserved holidays, while others simply enjoy the warmer and sunnier weather at home....
Read moreIf you ever read someone saying something silly about Wolverine online and thought “Oh I need to respond to this", chances are you got Gail’ed. Between trapping incels...
Read moreThe year is 2000. There were a couple of super hero movies in the past few years that you remember fondly (and maybe not so fondly). Blade with...
Read moreAs soon as that surprise explosion hit, the comic book industry changed forever. In 2008, Marvel Studios, lacking their most lucrative properties, hitched all their wagons to a...
Read moreOne of the most common questions I get asked when people around me want to learn more about Manga is: What is the most popular genre? While the...
Read moreIn the last ten to fifteen years, only a few names on a comic book have made me instantly buy an issue – Gillen, Hickman, and Tynion IV...
Read moreIf you think Beyond The Panels is done with Harley Quinn... think again, puddin’. Turns out Harley has enough material to keep this author dangerously intoxicated on dumb...
Read moreOne of the most prominent features of Japanese culture today is its incredible fashion diversity. Whether you want to wear Decora – a style all about covering yourself...
Read moreIf there’s ever been a group in the Marvel universe that has gone through hell and back (sometimes quite literally), suffered, prospered, and suffered again – and through...
Read moreWell, puddins... strap in and get those comically large hammers out, because we’re talking Harley Quinn. Once every full moon, a character comes along and becomes a phenomenon....
Read moreYoung Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games Will Be the Next Comedy and Girls Love Hit! A few weeks ago, Pride Month was getting closer. For me, this month...
Read moreHe’s the co-author and penciler of the best-selling comic book of all time. He is one of the founders of Image Comics and WildStorm Productions, and the current...
Read moreSuperman is the talk of the town. We used to dream of times like this. The number of single issues DC is releasing over the next two months...
Read moreWhat happens to superheroes after their origin? Where do they go once they've moved beyond high school heartbreaks, early successes and failures, and the battles with heroes and...
Read moreAt the time of this article’s release, it will be the first week of Pride Month 2025 – so happy Pride Month! This month, like all other awareness months,...
Read moreWhat makes Comics and Manga truly special?Everyone may answer this differently. For me, the special thing about this type of storytelling is the fusion of painting and writing...
Read moreAlright, we’re doing this one last time, I swear! Nerd. Spider bite. Big mistake. Power and responsibility. Spider-Man. Y’all know the story! Let’s talk Peter Parker! A Quick...
Read moreA few days ago, I watched the amazing movie Thunderbolts* by Marvel Studios. It deals heavily with themes of mental health and past trauma, which were handled in...
Read moreBetween surreal landscapes of stunning fantasy worlds and a glimpse into the family car when she came out to her dad, Tillie Walden finds a sweet spot between...
Read more“You know, there are only two ways to be completely alone in this world: lost in a crowd, or in total isolation.” – Jeff Lemire, Essex County, Vol....
Read moreWhen was the last time you truly felt the wonders and magic of childhood? For some, it may have been just a few years ago – for others,...
Read moreAlright, Captain America. Once, one of my professors at uni went on about good ol' Steve Rogers as being the pure symbol of American idiocracy and overblown capitalism....
Read morePicture this – it’s 2021, and you’ve learned that IDW, the publisher of probably the best Transformers comic (More than Meets the Eye and its sequel Lost Light),...
Read moreWhen 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...
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Daniel
Hey, I'm Daniel!
Comics and Manga have been a huge part of my life since early childhood.
Whether it's superheroes, tales from the past, or adventures set in the distant future – fiction has always held a special place in my heart.
After finishing a story, I love to analyze them through the lens of history or various philosophies.
In short: A nerd from day one, who will talk about his love for fiction and printed stories for hours!
Matheus
Hey, I’m Matheus.
I’m a writer and filmmaker from Brazil! If I’m not reading comics you can probably find me trying to see everything that comes out in my local cinema, giving a lecture (again) on Kamala Khan to my boyfriend or, most likely, researching reading orders for characters that I want to read next (I’ll get to you someday Doctor Fate!! I promise, my king).
Petar
Hey, I'm Petar!
Wanted to be an astronaut, ended up exploring comics instead.
