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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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.

Vixen: Return of the Lion #5

Mon, February 16th, 2009 | Category: Review

Vixen's battles – internal and external – reach a resolution not to be missed.

Titans #10

Sun, February 15th, 2009 | Category: Review

In this corner, the Justice League of America! The challenger – the not-so-teen Titans! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!

Green Lantern Corps #33

Sun, February 15th, 2009 | Category: Review

This book continues to impress. In the opinion of the reviewer, this is THE Green Lantern book to read right now.

Nightwing #153

Thu, February 12th, 2009 | Category: Review

"Last Rites" winds down and so does this title. The final issue of "Nightwing" attempts to tie a bow on the adventures of the former Boy Wonder.

Batman and the Outsiders Special #1

Wed, February 11th, 2009 | Category: Review

The new Outsiders start here. As on the cover, Alfred assembles a hand-picked team. Whose hand picked this team? Read on. . .

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.