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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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.

All-New Savage She-Hulk #1

Tue, April 7th, 2009 | Category: Review

There's a new She-Hulk in town with a mission to find the greatest "Overman" of all, but she has to do so before time runs out.

Exiles #1

Tue, April 7th, 2009 | Category: Review

The Tallus is back and bossing around a team of time-displaced heroes. Oh yeah, Blink is wearing the Tallus again too.

Captain America Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1

Fri, April 3rd, 2009 | Category: Review

Marvel celebrates 70 years of comic goodness by kicking off a series of specials with the grandpappy of all their Timely heroes, Captain America.

Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat #1

Thu, April 2nd, 2009 | Category: Review

Kirk Langstrom returns to the skies of Gotham in this "Battle for the Cowl" tie-in.

The Outer Space Men

Thu, April 2nd, 2009 | Category: Review

An original graphic novel, "The Outer Space Men" comes to Earth with a wave of nostalgia and an entertaining story packed in the pages of this book.

Black Panther #3

Tue, March 31st, 2009 | Category: Review

T'Challa takes a stroll on the spiritual side of things while his sister, Shuri, continues her quest to become Wakanda's next champion.

Mighty Avengers #23

Mon, March 30th, 2009 | Category: Review

Hulk, Iron Man, Hercules, Wasp, Jocasta, Vision, U. S. Agent, Stature, Amadeus Cho and Edwin Jarvis are the Mighty Avengers and this is the story of their battle against Chthon.

Irredeemable #1

Mon, March 30th, 2009 | Category: Review

BOOM! Studios has given Mark Waid room to try out some ideas. "Irredeemable" is one of those ideas, and offers a different take on the superhero concept -- especially the part about power and responsibility.