Brett White

Contributing Writer
New York City

Brett White is a comedian living in New York City. He is a writer for the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre sketch team Everything Rabbits.

Articles By Brett White

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In Your Face Jam - 11/14

Wed, November 14th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

The Internet nearly broke earlier this week after another misogynistic screed over female cosplayers became the topic du jour, and Brett White asks the question: How does this keeps happening?

In Your Face Jam - 11/07

Wed, November 7th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

This week, Brett hops down from the pulpit and raps, real honest-like, with you guys about why he loves comics and why his emotional bond with the medium makes him take them so seriously.

In Your Face Jam - 10/31

Wed, October 31st, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, New York resident Brett White finds it difficult to get worked up over yesterday's announcement of Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm.

In Your Face Jam - 10/24

Wed, October 24th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

The "Iron Man 3" trailer's release has brought back the most ugly part of fandom: the Haters. Brett White tries to come to terms with this subgroup and urges everyone to stop treating their opinions as fact.

In Your Face Jam - 10/17

Wed, October 17th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

This year, Brett White changed his past opinions of cosplayers and urges every other fan with preconceived negative notions to do the same, for the betterment of mankind. Seriously.

In Your Face Jam - 10/10

Wed, October 10th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

Brett White lays down his laws for those attending New York Comic Con this weekend, though they're pretty much applicable for any convention from now through infinity.

In Your Face Jam - 10/03

Wed, October 3rd, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

In the wake of the just-completed "Avengers vs. X-Men," Brett realizes that this year's big Marvel event actually accomplished something that no previous event has.

In Your Face Jam - 9/26

Wed, September 26th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

Brett takes a breather while re-watching "The Avengers" to break down the valuable writing lessons that can be taken away from the film. Also, this is another excuse for him to write about "The Avengers."

In Your Face Jam - 9/19

Wed, September 19th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

Brett White comes clean about his past comic book bias and explains the effect that DC's New 52 has had on him since it launched twelve months ago.

In Your Face Jam - 9/12

Wed, September 12th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

Dark Horse Comics is introducing the first gay, male Slayer. SPOILER ALERT: Brett White praises this decision as a bold step towards gender inclusiveness and attempts to silence the haters.

In Your Face Jam - 9/05

Wed, September 5th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

Marvel's "Avengers" #1 covers feature a surprising lack of female superheroes. Brett White discusses why this troubles him while -- and this point can't be made clearly enough -- accusing no one of sexism.

In Your Face Jam - 8/29

Wed, August 29th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

There's a new generation of comic book fans coming of age and they aren't getting their superhero fix in traditional ways. Brett White explains (with the help of his nephews) what this means for the future.

In Your Face Jam - 8/22

Wed, August 22nd, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

In the face of another slew of new #1s by way of the upcoming Marvel NOW! relaunches, Brett White tries to figure out if complicated numbering does the industry more harm than good.

In Your Face Jam - 8/15

Wed, August 15th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

This week, Brett White examines his definition of a superhero and realizes that it doesn't take superpowers to right wrongs, nor does one have to be a fictional, costumed character.

In Your Face Jam - 8/08

Wed, August 8th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

In Brett White's weekly column debut, the writer and life-long comic book fan explores the history of and lessons learned from Marvel's favorite Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool.

Look What's Happening (Marvel) NOW!

Fri, July 6th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

Marvel enthusiast Brett White is having a hard time figuring out which voice to listen to regarding Marvel NOW! with his inner fanboy and adult comics fan debating the new initiative's pros and cons.

What's So Special About Marvel's Gay (Mutant) Wedding?

Wed, May 23rd, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

With the X-Man known as Northstar his boyfriend in June, Brett White asks, what does Marvel's latest plot development say about modern comics and American culture?

The Avengers Movie That Coulda (Never) Been

Tue, May 1st, 2012 | Category: TV/Film

Marvel's meticulously executed film franchise all comes to a head this Friday, but Brett White ponders another time when Marvel came quite close to launching "The Avengers."

The Politics of Wiccan and Hulkling

Mon, March 12th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

Marvel's premiere gay couple, the Young Avengers known as Wiccan and Hulkling, kissed for the first time in last week's "Avengers: Children's Crusade," and Brett White can't stop pondering the wider implications.

In Defense of "Before Watchmen"

Thu, February 2nd, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

In the wake of DC Comics' big announcement, Brett White takes on the unenviable job of defending and rationalizing "Before Watchmen," the polarizing prequels to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comics masterpiece.

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