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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Thor #600
Wed, February 11th, 2009 | Category: Review
Have at thee! Marvel returns "Thor" to the numbering that began lo those many years ago with "Journey Into Mystery" #1.
Hexed #2
Tue, February 10th, 2009 | Category: Review
"Hexed" continues to blaze a new trail in the comics world. This is the best book that you haven't read yet.
War of Kings: Darkhawk #1
Wed, February 4th, 2009 | Category: Review
Darkhawk has it all going for him, a steady job, a reconciliated home, and his anger management issues appear under control. Time for a shake-up.
Wonder Woman #28
Tue, February 3rd, 2009 | Category: Review
Looking for a book with gorilla knights, Wonder Women, and threatening menaces returned from beyond our world? Even if you're not, this book is worth thumbing through.
Hero Squared: Love and Death #1
Tue, February 3rd, 2009 | Category: Review
"Hero Squared" returns to Boom! for a final (?) series. If you haven't read "Hero Squared" before, this might be a good hopping on point.
Black Panther #1
Mon, February 2nd, 2009 | Category: Review
Under a "Dark Reign," the Black Panther prowls back onto the new comic stand. While there aren't any deep identity revelations in this issue, there is a decent story.
Superman #684
Sun, February 1st, 2009 | Category: Review
The twelfth installment of the triangle number renaissance is also the first post-"New Krypton" issue in the Man of Steel's primary title. Add in a little Parasite and some Zod and this is an interesting direction to be pointed in.
Faces of Evil: Kobra #1
Sun, February 1st, 2009 | Category: Review
Faith to Kali Yuga! Kobra rises again to threaten the sanctity of the DC Universe in this "Faces of Evil" one shot.
Blue Beetle #35
Sun, February 1st, 2009 | Category: Review
The penultimate chapter in the adventures of Jaime Reyes finds the "Blue Beetle" once more balancing legacy, family and friends. While this might be the second-to-last issue of this title, it's not too late to join the fun.
Star Wars: Legacy #32
Thu, January 29th, 2009 | Category: Review
"It's a trap!" Those infamous words, bellowed by the most famous of all Mon Calamari echoed through my ears as I decided to give this issue a go. Is it really a trap? Read on. . .
Dragon Prince #4
Mon, January 26th, 2009 | Category: Review
The initial story of "Dragon Prince" from Ron Marz and Lee Moder, wraps with this issue featuring a family reunion rivaling the Skywalkers in "Return of the Jedi."
Guardians of the Galaxy #9
Sun, January 25th, 2009 | Category: Review
Disparate art styles mar an otherwise fine issue of Marvel's cosmic adventure series.
Supergirl #37
Sun, January 25th, 2009 | Category: Review
"New Krypton" is over! Long live New Krypton! The first story to deal with the throng of Kryptonians following the ten-part "New Krypton" arc presents new challenges for Supergirl.
Mighty Avengers #21
Thu, January 22nd, 2009 | Category: Review
The new "Mighty Avengers" fits well into the new "Dark Reign" Marvel Universe, with Henry Pym leading a new "Avengers" team worthy of the name.
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #7
Tue, January 20th, 2009 | Category: Review
"Marvel Adventures Super Heroes" quietly offers up an enjoyable slugfest between Thor and Cobra this issue. Yes, of course the story also includes Loki and Odin.
War Machine #2
Mon, January 19th, 2009 | Category: Review
"War Machine" hits high and hard. This issue focuses on Rhodey's dedication to his supporting cast and uses some stunning visuals to get the job done.
Green Arrow/Black Canary #16
Sun, January 18th, 2009 | Category: Review
Andrew Kreisberg gets rolling on his first story arc in this issue featuring Merlyn and a tie in to DC's "Faces of Evil" event wannabe.
G. I. Joe #1
Thu, January 15th, 2009 | Category: Review
Knowing is half the battle, and reading is a way to win that battle. Click on in to find out what you can expect in this latest attempt to relaunch the G. I. Joe comic franchise.
Punisher: War Zone #5
Wed, January 14th, 2009 | Category: Review
"The Resurrection of Ma Gnucci" continues here, complete with a battle-damaged pumpkin, a couple explosions, a little bloodshed and some stitches.
Jonah Hex #39
Tue, January 13th, 2009 | Category: Review
Jonah Hex makes a stand for his local saloon and that stand happens to put him up against prohibitionists and escaped convicts. Take a load off and have a read.
