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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Final Crisis #5
Wed, December 10th, 2008 | Category: Review
The critical "masterpiece" from DC hits the fifth issue and things start moving a bit. Some of the things are worthwhile, others not so much.
Vixen: Return of the Lion #3
Sun, December 7th, 2008 | Category: Review
Vixen's adventures have garnered the attention of her teammates, who soon find themselves in need of assistance. This title continues to impress, boosted by art that every comic fan should check out.
Jingle Belle: Santa Claus Vs. Frankenstein
Wed, December 3rd, 2008 | Category: Review
"Jingle Belle: Santa Claus Vs. Frankenstein" addresses the increasing drive of society to go politically correct at the expense of tradition and custom. At least so it would seem.
Madame Xanadu #6
Mon, December 1st, 2008 | Category: Review
Borrowing the soothsayer of the DC Universe and elevating her to star status, Matt Wagner gives "Madame Xanadu" a chance to grow, shine and entertain. Teamed with the fresh abilities of Amy Reeder Hadley, this title is quite unlike anything else
Guardians of the Galaxy #7
Sat, November 29th, 2008 | Category: Review
After the Guardians learned of Star-Lord's heavy-handed influence in their banding together, they all went their separate ways, leaving Rocket Raccoon to pick up the pieces.
Superman #682
Wed, November 26th, 2008 | Category: Review
The Kryptonians decide that the only way things are going to get any better on Earth is if they take matters into their own hands. Turns out, things don't always go according to plan, even for Kryptonians.
Super Friends #9
Mon, November 24th, 2008 | Category: Review
Lex Luthor hatches a zany scheme to snatch away Superman's birthdays, but we learn the true meaning in time for a save of the day.
Dynamo 5 #18
Mon, November 24th, 2008 | Category: Review
"Dynamo 5" continues on, with the team now comprised not of Captain Dynamo's illegtimate children, but rather a Dynamo 5 of Substitute Heroes. The results don't quite measure up to expectations.
Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 #4
Mon, November 24th, 2008 | Category: Review
Treachery hits Lockhaven in this latest installation of "Mouse Guard: Winter 1152" as threads are continued from previous issues of this series as well as from the series prior.
Terra #2
Sun, November 23rd, 2008 | Category: Review
"Terra" continues to offer up a mysterious connection to the young ladies who possessed the name previously while setting the DCU up with new locales and adventures.
Uncanny X-Men #504
Wed, November 19th, 2008 | Category: Review
"Lovelorn" finds Colossus looking to remember days gone by, the X-Men need him to get over it, and Scott Summers and Emma Frost have a conversation without even talking.
Amazing Spider-Man #578
Wed, November 19th, 2008 | Category: Review
Chowing on some Chinese food in a deluge, Spider-Man cracks a fortune cookie to the message of "Today will be your lucky day." We all know what the ol' Parker luck is like. . .
Galveston #1
Mon, November 17th, 2008 | Category: Review
"You know, Lafitte, I think the only think more dangerous than being your enemy is being your friend." Jim Bowie offers that insight in the first issue of "Galveston", a buddy book from BOOM! The danger to the reader is minimal, but th
Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #1
Sat, November 15th, 2008 | Category: Review
Mercy Thompson makes the leap from novel to graphic novel -- well comic book, actually -- in this first issue of a four-issue limited series. The art is shiny and the story is fast-paced, offering a very different read from other books out this week.
Booster Gold #14
Sat, November 15th, 2008 | Category: Review
Booster Gold's Starro adventure concludes with ramifications for the future and hope for the direction this series will chase in the coming months.
Action Comics #871
Wed, November 12th, 2008 | Category: Review
"New Krypton" continues to weave a larger tapestry with the threads of Superman's two worlds as Kryptonians and Earthlings mingle a little more, with interesting results.
Vixen: Return of the Lion #2
Sun, November 9th, 2008 | Category: Review
Vixen's adventures turn into a vision quest as she continues to learn who and what she is in this solo series starring one of the more mysterious members of the current Justice League of America.
Nova #18
Sun, November 9th, 2008 | Category: Review
"Nova" joins the ranks of Skrull-fighters, and the titular character is not alone, as he's joined by Darkhawk, Quasar, and a few stunning surprise allies.
Gigantic #1
Wed, November 5th, 2008 | Category: Review
"As we advance, our population becomes more and more dependant on entertainment," is some insight Rick Remender offers into this new title from Dark Horse.
Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point #1
Mon, November 3rd, 2008 | Category: Review
Aside from having the longest title this year, "Captain America Theater of War: Operation: Zero Point" gives us a Captain America adventure set back during Cap's heyday in World War II.
