Doug Zawisza

Reviewer

Livonia, MI

Plattsburgh, NY

Jul 7

My appreciation of the four-color world of comics started one Saturday morning when my mom returned from a grocery store trip with a coverless issue of some Spider-Man adventure. This was just the right time to hit me with a comic as "Super Friends" had just ended and the television was turned off for the morning. I'm not sure what the Spider-Man issue was, as I was too naive to check the indicia and the issue has since disappeared in one of my many moves, but Spider-Man made an impression on me and comics made an impression on my wallet. Comics have been a mainstay of my public display of support of capitalism ever since.

Writing for CBR isn't my first journalistic gig within the world of comics. I've also written for Comicbloc.com (which started off as GeoffJohns.com) where my first ever interview was with George Perez! I've also written and designed the "Hawkman Companion" for TwoMorrows and have some other ideas for other writing projects at some point in the future. Some of those ideas might involve gorillas, or they might not. Most of those ideas certainly don't involve platypi. Thanks, Perry.

At my day job, I'm an Instructional Designer, developing training materials and curriculum for those who need them, even if they don't realize they do. I have a ridiculously supportive, amazingly talented and beautiful wife and I am lucky enough to be the father of three incredibly talented and awesomely amazing young ladies who each appreciate comics in their own way. In my spare time, when I'm not being a dad, coaching soccer, mowing the lawn (or shoveling the snow), reading and reviewing comics, driving to or from work and actually doing work, I sleep.

FIRST COMIC: An unspecificed coverless Spider-Man issue, but I have reason to believe it to be "Marvel Team-Up" #58. The first one I spent my hard-earned, fifty-cent allowance on was "Justice League of America" #192.

FAVORITE CHARACTER: Firestorm, Hawkman, Benjamin J. Grimm, Cliff Steele

Articles By Doug Zawisza

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Dark Avengers #5

Mon, June 1st, 2009 | Category: Review

Norman Osborn speaks his piece regarding the on-air attack from the original Hawkeye. Noh-Varr has some questions about human life. BullsHawkeye gets a tap from Ares and develops a bit of a grudge.

New Mutants #2

Mon, June 1st, 2009 | Category: Review

Everything old is new again, especially the old "New Mutants" and their new, old foe who could also have been counted among the team's friends once upon a time.

Bayou, Volume 1

Sun, May 31st, 2009 | Category: Review

Critically acclaimed and worthy of acclamations, Jeremy Love's "Bayou" is collected from its online form into a hardcopy format that allows a little more portability.

The Amazing Spider-Man #595

Sat, May 30th, 2009 | Category: Review

"American Son" sets sail in this issue and Spider-Man's world will never be the same. What? You've heard that before? Really?

Superman #688

Sat, May 30th, 2009 | Category: Review

Mon-El's adventures in the "Superman" title continue. At what point does it become false advertising? Mini rant aside, Robinson continues to bring great adventures to Mon-El's life, including some subtle hints to recent DC newsmakers.

Ms. Marvel #39

Sat, May 30th, 2009 | Category: Review

Norman Osborn's "Dark Reign" continues to cast its shadow on the Marvel Universe. "Ms. Marvel" adds some more deception to those shadows and blatantly lies about it.

The Last Days of Animal Man #1

Thu, May 28th, 2009 | Category: Review

Continuing old home week for DC Comics, Gerry Conway (Google him if you have to ask) returns to craft a tale of Buddy Baker set in the not-so-distant future, but far enough in the future to be completely entertaining.

Justice Society of America #27

Thu, May 28th, 2009 | Category: Review

Jerry Ordway brings Bob Wiacek with him for an adventure featuring characters Ordway drew once, and others he can only claim as being inspiration for.

Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 #6

Thu, May 28th, 2009 | Category: Review

The second installment of the "Mouse Guard" saga wraps up, but not before paying tribute to one of the fallen Guardmice.

Red Sonja #44

Thu, May 28th, 2009 | Category: Review

Red Sonja's adventures continue on in this issue as her travels take her to Khitai, with more than one person interested in why she is doing what she's doing in this region.

Guardians of the Galaxy #14

Thu, May 28th, 2009 | Category: Review

"With Guardians of Galaxy, even dull moments are quite fraught." When a dog has this to say about a comic, it's got to be good.

Superman/Batman #60

Fri, May 22nd, 2009 | Category: Review

Yet another universal mash-up occurs in this title, except that's the title of the issue. This one takes the Titans and the Justice League and offers some interesting new characters and concepts.

Vigilante #6

Thu, May 21st, 2009 | Category: Review

Thank whichever deity you worship that this lame crossover event is finally over. What's more, the true resolution happens off panel. Save your money and read the review.

The Brave and the Bold #23

Thu, May 21st, 2009 | Category: Review

Two characters from disparate futures meet up in what should be an epic for the ages. Unfortunately, it has a little After School Special flavor baked into it.

Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #3

Tue, May 19th, 2009 | Category: Review

Visually distinct from the two issues prior, this issue of "Mercy Thompson" is definitely carrying on the story those earlier issues started.

The Incredibles: Family Matters #2

Tue, May 19th, 2009 | Category: Review

"You're just not super anymore." Those words are sure to haunt the nightmares of any super hero. In this case, they're spoken to Mr. Incredible.

Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1

Sun, May 17th, 2009 | Category: Review

The Avengers franchise expands yet again, this time to allow "Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers" a chance to shine as an all ages tour de force.

Black Panther #4

Sun, May 17th, 2009 | Category: Review

Four issues in and the "new" Black Panther still has not pulled on the cowl. We do, however, get treated to some jungle action featuring Man-Ape. Thanks Marvel.