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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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.
Supergirl #40
Thu, April 23rd, 2009 | Category: Review
Superwoman's identity is revealed in this issue. Jamal Igle's super pencils are in this book too.
Buck Rogers #0
Wed, April 22nd, 2009 | Category: Review
"Buck Rogers" is still set in the 25th century, and in this issue he brings a gun to a slime fight.
Daredevil #118
Mon, April 20th, 2009 | Category: Review
Daredevil's alliance with one of his greatest foes continues forward, with devastating consequences.
Mighty Avengers #24
Mon, April 20th, 2009 | Category: Review
This issue is a nice little standalone segment steeped in the goings-on across, and history of, the Marvel Universe. That, and the Avengers meet G.R.A.M.P.A.
Secret Invasion Aftermath: Beta Ray Bill: The Green of Eden #1
Sat, April 18th, 2009 | Category: Review
"Secret Invasion" the gift that keeps on giving. This issue focuses on everyone's favorite horse-faced, hammer-wielding substitute thunder god.
Zorro #12
Fri, April 17th, 2009 | Category: Review
Zorro's adventures continue to unfold under the pen of Matt Wagner.
Amazing Spider-Man #591
Thu, April 16th, 2009 | Category: Review
The second part of the Fantastic Four team-up features Spider-Man unmasked before the Fantastic Four.
Sub-Mariner Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1
Tue, April 14th, 2009 | Category: Review
Marvel continues to celebrate their septuagenarian publishing history with a tribute to Namor, the Sub-Mariner with work from Roy Thomas and Bill Everett, among others.
Booster Gold #19
Mon, April 13th, 2009 | Category: Review
The cover says it all. This issue features 100% more Booster Gold -- without having to add any pages! Also, this issue features the return of Rip Hunter's chalkboard!
Hexed #4
Fri, April 10th, 2009 | Category: Review
This issue is far and away the most personal of the four to date. Lucifer fights for the life of her friend while under the weight of a price on her head.
Titans #12
Fri, April 10th, 2009 | Category: Review
The next Titans-centric event known as "Deathtrap" starts here. Well, maybe it started in several other places, but this is officially Part 1.
Superman: World of New Krypton #2
Wed, April 8th, 2009 | Category: Review
The introduction to New Krypton continues as Rucka, Robinson, Woods, Anderson, and Wands continue to add new pieces to the legend of Superman and his homeworld.
