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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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.

Teen Titans #70

Tue, May 5th, 2009 | Category: Review

The "Teen Titans" have their roster hammered out, now the hammer's going to smack the team down into the middle of "Deathtrap".

Madame Xanadu #10

Mon, May 4th, 2009 | Category: Review

Featuring a star-studded cast of DC Universe mystical superbeings from yesteryear, the first story from Vertigo's "Madame Xanadu" draws to a close.

Blackest Night #0

Mon, May 4th, 2009 | Category: Review

You may have been able to get your hands on a copy of "Blackest Night" #0 as part of Free Comic Book Day at your local comic shop, but if it eluded you for some reason, try and find it. It's the best free comic you'll get in some time.

The Stuff of Legend #1

Thu, April 30th, 2009 | Category: Review

It won't be fully released until July, but there is a Free Comic Book Day preview of the "The Stuff of Legend" available at better comic shops this Saturday.

Justice Society of America #26

Wed, April 29th, 2009 | Category: Review

Happy birthday, Stargirl! The end of an era happens here and it certainly makes for an enjoyable read.

Vigilante #5

Tue, April 28th, 2009 | Category: Review

The second installment of the "Deathtrap" storyline plays its way through the latest issue of "Vigilante," featuring a creative team that is a throwback to 1988.

Outsiders #17

Tue, April 28th, 2009 | Category: Review

Peter J. Tomasi's reinvigoration of "Outsiders" continues on behind the dynamic duo cover treatment, this one featuring Geo-Force and Black Lightning.

Mr. Stuffins #1

Tue, April 28th, 2009 | Category: Review

Take an interactive child's toy and upload a military-developed artificial intelligence. From here the story should be fun.

Star Wars: Dark Times #13

Sun, April 26th, 2009 | Category: Review

"Dark Times" continues to explore the galaxy of Star Wars in the early days of the Empire.

Dynamo 5 #21

Thu, April 23rd, 2009 | Category: Review

Take two young superheroes and put them on a date. Add one mystery and one drug infestation creeping into the city those heroes work in. Open cover and enjoy results.