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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Super Human Resources #1

Thu, March 12th, 2009 | Category: Review

"Super Human Resources" follows the adventures of a completely ordinary, absolutely mundane temp who finds himself assigned to work at "Super Crises International" alongside analogs of virtually every comic character.

Marvel Apes: Speedball #1

Wed, March 11th, 2009 | Category: Review

No, seriously. It's Speedball. And he's a monkey. Maybe that's why Joe Quesada's least favorite character got his own one shot?

Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1

Wed, March 11th, 2009 | Category: Review

Gotham has missed her Dark Knight detective and protector, but this issue starts the story to put his replacement into position for the foreseeable future. Who will assume the Mantle of the Bat? The quest begins here.

Solomon Grundy #1

Sun, March 8th, 2009 | Category: Review

"Solomon Grundy" is born on Monday, but his comic was released this Wednesday and reviewed on Sunday.

Black Panther #2

Sun, March 8th, 2009 | Category: Review

Since Dr. Doom is on the cover, I think I can safely reveal that Doom attacked the Black Panther in the last issue. This leads to a new, female Black Panther, who still doesn't appear in this book.

Johnny Monster #1

Sat, March 7th, 2009 | Category: Review

"Johnny Monster" makes his debut with a self-titled three-issue mini. A monster hunter and teen heartthrob (their words, not mine), Johnny is saving us from those nasty monsters. Or is he?

Daredevil #116

Thu, March 5th, 2009 | Category: Review

"Return of the King" begins here with an update on what Wilson Fisk has been up to these past few months.

Superman: World of New Krypton #1

Wed, March 4th, 2009 | Category: Review

Spinning out of events of the last half-year's worth of stories featuring the return of Kandor, this series puts Superman on Krypton with "his" people. Whether or not he's truly welcome there is where the story comes in.

Amber Atoms #1

Mon, March 2nd, 2009 | Category: Review

Image drops another new series on us, with the sci-fi infused, self-proclaimed space opera "Amber Atoms." When you tag something "space opera," the bar is set pretty high.

She-Hulk #38

Sun, March 1st, 2009 | Category: Review

She-Hulk's title makes another curtain call, bringing her total cancelled titles somewhere into "Aquaman"-like numbers.

Elephantmen #16

Sun, March 1st, 2009 | Category: Review

Seemingly a decent jumping on point for new readers, "Elephantmen" #16 caught the attention of one reviewer.

Reign in Hell #8

Fri, February 27th, 2009 | Category: Review

The "Reign in Hell" is over for more than one contestant. Parting contestants receive a lifetime supply of brimstone and agony.

Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 #5

Fri, February 27th, 2009 | Category: Review

Some of the Guardmice return to Lockhaven and some don't. After all, something has to be left for the final issue of this series, right?

Savage Dragon #145

Thu, February 26th, 2009 | Category: Review

While many of the titles that helped launch the Image fleet have rebooted or simply faded away, "Savage Dragon" marches forward. This issue is a great jumping on point.

Blue Beetle #36

Wed, February 25th, 2009 | Category: Review

This is it. "Blue Beetle" ends here. Grab this issue and hope against marketing idiocy for more Beetle elsewhere.

Guardians of the Galaxy #10

Sun, February 22nd, 2009 | Category: Review

This issues covers a lot of ground, from Warlock's adventures to Star-Lord's peril to Major Victory's quandary. This review dials in the focus a little tighter, however.

Black Adam: The Dark Age

Sun, February 22nd, 2009 | Category: Review

Black Adam has wrecked Bialya and been declared a wanted man. The only thing he wants, however, is another chance at love. Black Adam has wrecked Bialya and been declared a wanted man. The only thing he wants, however, is another chance at love.

Outsiders #15

Sun, February 22nd, 2009 | Category: Review

"Outsiders" gets the reset button treatment, with a new creative team locked into place. This may not be issue #1, but it is a good first (baby) step.

Dynamo 5 #0

Fri, February 20th, 2009 | Category: Review

Nearly two years after their debut, "Dynamo 5" offers a jumping on point for new readers. Quick , cheap and extremely accessible, this issue is a great launching pad.