Doug Zawisza
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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Booster Gold #21
Thu, June 11th, 2009 | Category: Review
The subfeat – er, uh, the "Second Features" start here, with the Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle sharing staples with the man who helped him get started, Booster Gold. Booster, however, is a little busy confronting the cowl.
JSA vs. Kobra #1
Thu, June 11th, 2009 | Category: Review
In this first of six issues, Kobra returns with an attack on the JSA – on their front porch! The JSA, of course don't take kindly to that.
War of Kings: Savage World of Skaar #1
Tue, June 9th, 2009 | Category: Review
The "War of Kings" continues to rage across the Marvel Universe, touching down upon Sakaar and crossing paths with Skaar.
Buck Rogers #1
Tue, June 9th, 2009 | Category: Review
The new adventures of "Buck Rogers" begin here. "Begin" is the operative word, as a great deal happens here without resolution.
Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #1
Mon, June 8th, 2009 | Category: Review
Beta Ray Bill sets out to find – and slay – Galactus.
Mighty Avengers #25
Thu, June 4th, 2009 | Category: Review
The adventures of Henry Pym's Avengers continue with an attempt to reclaim the Dimensional Wave Inducer from the Baxter Building, home of the Fantastic Four. Oh, by the way, Reed Richards doesn't want to give it up.
Agents Of Atlas #6
Wed, June 3rd, 2009 | Category: Review
This may be issue #6 of "Agents of Atlas", but the stories within continue to be timeless tales waiting to be read and re-read. To help make this issue more timeless, Namor makes an appearance and offers some insight.
Exiles #3
Tue, June 2nd, 2009 | Category: Review
The Exiles continue their Tellus-inspired missions and find themselves opposing those they would once call friends. This issue sees their first mission in this series end, but not the way you would expect.
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.
