Dave Richards
Early on my mom came up with the plan to introduce me to reading via comics. Her plan worked and gave me both a lifelong love of reading and comics. The earliest comics I remember were some Spider-Man stories where he fought the Kingpin and an issue of Marvel’s “Star Wars” where Darth Vader battled a cyborg. My early comic habit got a regular fix whenever we’d take the Ohio Turnpike to visit my grandparents in Pennsylvania. We’d stop at a rest stop and I’d get a three pack of mostly Gold Key books like “Grimm’s Ghost Stories” or reprints of “Turk: Son of Stone.”
In the ‘80s I started collecting super hero books on a regular basis with “Thing” #24, where he battled the Rhino. From there I picked up a ton of Marvel books. Several years later I was introduced to the DC Universe via books like “Batman: The Killing Joke” and “Suicide Squad.” Later my tastes branched out as I discovered companies like Dark Horse and DC’s Vertigo imprint. Currently I’m a huge fan of all forms of genre comics: super hero, crime, action, horror, science fiction and fantasy
When I’m not writing for CBR I’m usually toiling away at the public library I work at or working on book reviews or other pop culture related ramblings at my blog.
FIRST COMIC: “Amazing Spider-Man” & “Star Wars”
FAVORITE CHARACTER: Spider-Man, Captain America, The Thing and Luke Cage
Articles By Dave Richards
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"G" For Vendetta: Guggenheim talks "Wolverine"
Fri, March 3rd, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
This May, the opening shots in Marvel's "Civil War" are fired and the results send a vengeance hungry Wolverine on the payback trail. CBR News spoke with new "Wolverine" writer Marc Guggenheim who begins his run with issue #42, which kicks off a storyline titled "Vendetta."
Springtime for the DCU: Giffen talks "Blue Beetle" and "52"
Thu, March 2nd, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Soon, the Crisis will be over and a new DC Universe will be born. With his work on the new ongoing "Blue Beetle" series and as a collaborator on "52," Keith Giffen will be heavily involved in introducing readers to the new DCU. CBR News spoke with Giffen about both series.
Thunderstruck: Nicieza talks "Thunderbolts"
Tue, February 28th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Next month, the Thunderbolts reach their milestone 100th issue and celebrate by changing their book's title from "New Thunderbolts" to "Thunderbolts," returning to the series' original numbering. We spoke with writer Fabian Nicieza about the special issue and what's next for Marvel's team of repenting rogues.
New York Comic Con, Day Three: Huston Hits the Road with "The Ultimates."
Sun, February 26th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
What do you do after you repulse an invasion of super powered foreign soldiers? Well if you're two members of The Ultimates you hit the road perhaps for some much needed vacation. Readers of this summer's "Ultimates" Annual will find that this road trip is anything but relaxing. CBR News spoke with the writer Charlie Huston about the annual.
Descent into Hell: Aaron talks "The Other Side"
Fri, February 24th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
The shadow of the Vietnam War still looms over many Americans. This summer, writer Jason Aaron takes readers back to that conflict in "The Other Side" a five issue mini-series from Vertigo. CBR news spoke to Aaron about the series which follows the strange and frightening journey of soldiers on opposite sides of the war.
Logan Wolf and Cub: Moore talks "Wolverine" #41
Fri, February 24th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Before Wolverine gets involved in Marvel's epic "Civil War" storyline, he will risk everything to save the life of an innocent baby girl who is the key to ending civil war in an African nation. This is the plot of April's "Wolverine" #41, from writer Stuart Moore and artist C.P. Smith. CBR News spoke with Moore about the issue.
Drawing On the Pain: Moder Talks "Painkiller Jane"
Mon, February 20th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Last week, we spoke with Jimmy Palmiotti about the adventures in store for Painkiller Jane in her new, ongoing series from Dynamite Entertainment. In part two of our feature on "Painkiller Jane," we talk with artist Lee Moder about brining the crime plagued world of New York to life.
New York Hardcore: Palmiotti Talks "Painkiller Jane"
Thu, February 16th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
New York City criminals are running scared because Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti's gun-toting, urban vigilante Painkiller Jane is back in an all new ongoing series beginning later this month. In part one of our two part look at the series, we spoke with Palmiotti about the book.
The Seven Deadly Smiths: Nelson Talks "Killer 7"
Thu, February 9th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
When a monstrous terrorist group threatens the world, the only hope for peace is a bizarre clan of assassins known as the Killer 7. This is the premise of "Killer 7," a twelve issue mini-series based on the video game. CBR News spoke with writer Arvid Nelson about the series.
Hand of Providence: Nicieza talks "Cable & Deadpool"
Tue, February 7th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
2006 is a big year for Cable and Deadpool. In the coming months, the duo will encounter a number of familiar friends and foes and find themselves involved in some of Marvel's biggest events. CBR News spoke with "Cable & Deadpool" writer Fabian Nicieza about the book.
Jesus Saves: Seeley Talks "Loaded Bible"
Wed, February 1st, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
This April, vampires will fear both the cross and the guy who hung from it when Jesus returns to battle the blood thirsty undead hordes that threaten humanity. This is the premise of the 48 page one-shot "Loaded Bible: Jesus vs. Vampires." CBR News spoke with writer Tim Seeley about the book
Waxing Moon Knight: Huston talks "Moon Knight"
Wed, February 1st, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Moon Knight was originally set to return to the Marvel U in a six-issue mini-series, but now the Fist of Khonsu bursts back onto the scene in an ongoing book this April. CBR News spoke with "Moon Knight" writer Charlie Huston for more details, plus we've got new, first look preview art.
Apocalypse How? Lillie-Paetz talks "Elsinore"
Thu, January 26th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
When a psychiatrist takes a job at an insane asylum, little does he know that the keys to saving humanity reside within. This is the premise behind "Elsinore," a nine-issue series that moves to Devil's Due Publishing with March's issue #4. CBR News spoke with writer Ken Lillie-Paetz about the series.
From Abraxas to Arnim Zola: Christiansen talks "All New Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe A to Z"
Wed, January 25th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
The Marvel U is a huge place that can be difficult to learn about, but the "All New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z" will help change that. We spoke with head writer Jeff Christiansen about the Handbook, the first issue of which hit stores today.
Truth or Daredevil: Bendis talks the end of his "Daredevil" Run
Wed, January 25th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Five years ago, Brian Michael Bendis began his run on "Daredevil" with artist Alex Maleev. Today, their acclaimed run comes to an end with issue #81. CBR News spoke with Bendis for some final thoughts on chronicling the adventures of the Man Without Fear.
Keep Em Flying: Bedard talks Image's "Retro Rocket"
Tue, January 24th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
The title character of the four-issue Image Comics mini-series "Retro Rocket" is feeling like an obsolete piece of junk, but when an alien army invades Earth the archaic Man-Mech may be mankind's last hope. CBR News spoke with writer Tony Bedard about the action packed scifi series.
Going Feral: Sacasa talks "Sensational Spider-Man"
Mon, January 23rd, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
This February, Spider-Man must be both a crime fighter and animal wrangler in the five part "Feral" story line that begins in the newly titled "Sensational Spider-Man" #23. CBR News spoke with new "Sensational Spider-Man" writer Roberto Aguirre- Sacasa about his tale of urban terror.
I'll Take Manhattan: Moore and O'Sullivan talk "G.I. Joe: Special Missions: Manhattan"
Tue, January 17th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
This February, in "G.I. Joe: Special Missions: Manhattan" from Devil's Due, readers will learn what happens when a crisis arises and the regular G.I. Joe team is too busy to tackle it. CBR News spoke with the writers involved, B. Clay Moore and Mike O'Sullivan
Surfing Safari: Giffen talks "Silver Surfer"
Thu, January 5th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
This Spring, the Silver Surfer will face a number of immensely powerful threats that will lead to sweeping changes for the character. CBR News spoke with Keith Giffen, the writer of the four-issue "Silver Surfer" limited series that ties into Marvel's "Annihilation," about the character and what he has in store for him.
Playing in the Trailer Park: Seeley talks "Hack/Slash: Trailers"
Tue, January 3rd, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
No movie going experience is complete without the coming attractions. In March, 2006 Tim Seeley keeps that in mind with "Hack/Slash: Trailers." CBR News spoke with Seeley about the book, which places slasher hunters Cassie Hack and Vlad in a number of wild and wacky situations.
