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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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.

Super Human Resources #4

Sun, May 17th, 2009 | Category: Review

"Super Human Resources" wraps up its brief run with this issue. "Whatevs. A ninja's gotta have shoes."

Titans #13

Thu, May 14th, 2009 | Category: Review

This issue is just another stone thrown at the Titans franchise trying to topple it. The Titans deserve better.

Superman: World of New Krypton #3

Thu, May 14th, 2009 | Category: Review

Superman, no longer super, tries to quell a riot and free some hostages while depowered among thousands of newly-empowered Kryptonians.

Fusion #1

Thu, May 14th, 2009 | Category: Review

Unique. Singular. Like a snowflake. That's how this story starts out, hoping to fulfill its own prophecy. With some of the most popular characters from Top Cow and Marvel coming together, this story has potential.

R.E.B.E.L.S. #4

Wed, May 13th, 2009 | Category: Review

Have you heard about " R.E.B.E.L.S."? Me too. So I decided to check it out.

War of Kings #3

Tue, May 12th, 2009 | Category: Review

The tide appears set to turn in this issue, as the Inhumans and Kree realize the sheer numbers stacked against them. Complicating matters further is the revelation of a turncoat, casting lots with a most unexpected ally.

Zorro #13

Mon, May 11th, 2009 | Category: Review

Zorro challenges Major Pasquale in an attempt to deliver justice and save his lady fair.

Jonah Hex #43

Sun, May 10th, 2009 | Category: Review

Palmiotti and Gray continue to deliver the goods to the western frontier. As new reader accessible as any book out there, this is one of the best comics you haven't picked up. Yet.

Ms. Marvel #38

Sun, May 10th, 2009 | Category: Review

Ms. Marvel does not appear in this book, unless you're talking about the "new" Ms. Marvel, formerly Moonstone.

Power Girl #1

Sun, May 10th, 2009 | Category: Review

For the first time ever, on any Earth, Power Girl gets her own ongoing series. This is the perfect jumping on point for any reader and should have been alongside "Blackest Night" on Free Comic Book Day.

Fin Fang Four Return #1

Thu, May 7th, 2009 | Category: Review

Fin Fang Foom and some other mega monsters of yesteryear find themselves dealing with some rather unfortunate circumstances, just for the amusement of the reader. Oh, and Wolverine only appears once.

Green Lantern #40

Tue, May 5th, 2009 | Category: Review

With the release of "Blackest Night" #0 for Free Comic Book Day, the War of Light is drawing nearer. This issue moves more pieces onto the virtual chessboard.