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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Monsters, Merlin, and Mentally Challenged Alien Avengers: Giffen talks "Howling Commandos" and "Drax the Destroyer"
Mon, August 29th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
This fall, the Marvel Universe will be invaded by weird, otherworldly characters, courtesy of writer Keith Giffen's "Drax The Destroyer" and "Nick Fury's Howling Commandos." The scribe spoke to CBR News about both the Marvel projects and hinted at things to come.
Picking Up the Toys: Seeley talks "Hack/Slash: Land of Lost Toys"
Wed, August 24th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Undead serial killers better start running now because in November, "slasher" hunters Cassie Hack and her partner Vlad, the stars of Tim Seeley's "Hack/Slash," return in Devil's Due Publishing's "Hack/Slash: Land of Lost Toys," the first ever "Hack/Slash mini-series. CBR News spoke to Seeley about the series and a number of other "Hack/Slash" projects that are in the works.
Cowboys and Superheroes: Kesel talks Vegas arc in "Amazing Fantasy" #13-14
Fri, August 19th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
This October, in the pages of Marvel Comics "Amazing Fantasy," writer Karl Kesel introduces readers to a man named "Vegas" in a two-part story that takes readers to a rough and tumble unexplored corner of the Marvel Universe. Includes a ten page preview of "Amazing Fantasy #13." Updated
Reconstructing the Western: Azzarello talks "Loveless"
Thu, August 18th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
This October, Brian Azzarello takes readers back to the Old West and send them on the run from the law in "Loveless" a new ongoing monthly series from Vertigo about a pair of married outlaws. Included is a three page preview of the first issue.
Shooting From The Hip: Starkings talks "Hip Flask: Mystery City"
Tue, August 16th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Hieronymous "Hip " Flask is back on a case. Hip is the star of Richard Starkings and Jose Ladronn's annual "Pulp Science Fiction" series "Hip Flask." The latest installment of the series "Mystery City" is in stores now. CBR News spoke to Starkings about the book, which has his hippopotamus protagonist investigating a mysterious air car crash.
Storming into a Crisis: Moore talks "Firestorm
Tue, August 16th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Firestorm is a rookie hero in the DCU and with "Countdown" & "Infinite Crisis," Firestorm is going to learn the same truths about power and responsibility that a certain web-slinging Marvel Comics hero once learned. Includes 3-page preview of "Firestorm #17," shipping in September. Updated
Tangled in the Web: Morgan talks "Black Widow 2"
Wed, August 10th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
In September, Natasha Romanov AKA The Black Widow once again stalks the shadowy, gray hued corners of the Marvel Universe in "Black Widow 2: The Things They Say About Her" the follow up to last year's Black Widow mini-series. CBR News spoke to writer Richard K Morgan about the mini-series, which finds a number of characters reluctantly drawn into the Black Widow's world of intrigue.
Dark Side of the Moon Knight: Huston talks "Moon Knight: The Bottom"
Mon, August 8th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Marc Spector, AKA Moon Knight, has fallen on hard times. His body and his spirit are broken, but in February 2006, novelist turned comic writer Charlie Huston will rescue Spector from his personal demons in "Moon Knight: The Bottom." CBR News spoke to Huston about the series, which will return Moon Knight to the forefront of the Marvel U.
Zeroing In: Dixon Talks Wildstorm's "Team Zero"
Thu, August 4th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
This December writer Chuck Dixon and artists Doug Mahnke and Sandra Hope take readers back to final days of World War II with the Wildstorm mini-series "Team Zero," which chronicles the mission of the first soldier to use the code name Deathblow and the elite unit he assembled. Dixon spoke with CBR News about the project
In the Name of the Father: Quesada talks "Daredevil: Father"
Wed, July 20th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Last year Marvel released the first chapter of "Daredevil: Father" by Marvel EiC Joe Quesada, but issue two never hit stores. The series is back on track and #2 arrives in stores this August along with a special "Director's Cut" edition of #1. CBR News spoke with Quesada about "Daredevil: Father."
CCI, Day 3 - Pirates, Prohibition, and Past Lives: Oni Press Panel at CCI
Sun, July 17th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Oni Press presented a diverse collection of upcoming titles at CCI Saturday afternoon. A large number of creators were present to introduce their projects to the crowd and those attending the panel also got a look at a live-action trailer for the Oni title "Ojo."
CCI, Day 3 - All the Stars Over Gotham City: Jim Lee's "All-Star" Panel @ CCI
Sun, July 17th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
A large crowd turned out to hear superstar artist Jim Lee dish about the creation of his latest project, "All-Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder," at the DC All-Stars panel at CCI. Lee fielded questions from fans and gave some insight into the book.
CCI, Day 2 - Counseling Session: DC Comics Crisis Counseling @ CCI
Sat, July 16th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
The DCU won't be the same after "Infinite Crisis," the universe-altering mini-series which begins in October. CCI was the site of the latest "Crisis Counseling" session, a panel discussion where DC's Dan DiDio, joined by special guests, fields questions from fans about "Infinite Crisis" and its effects upon the DC Universe.
CCI, Day 2 - Orientation: Top Cow Panel San Diego Comic-Con
Fri, July 15th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Top Cow's panel at CCI Friday proved informative and hilarious. The panel highlighted the studio's offerings for the rest of the year with a particular spotlight on "Freshmen," the new series by Hugh Sterbakov and Seth Green about a group of college students given powers that aren't quite super.
CCI, Day 2 - Taking Another Bite: Chaykin talks "Bite Club: Vampire Crime Unit"
Fri, July 15th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
In spring 2006 Howard Chaykin and David Tischman take readers back to sun-drenched and vampire-infested Miami with "Bite Club: Vampire Crime Unit." Artist David Hahn is also back providing interiors and Frank Quitely returns to do covers for the series, which looks at the vampire crime family, the Del Toros, through the eyes of the members of an elite police unit. CBR News spoke to Chaykin about the series.
CCI, Day 1 - History Lesson: David Cronenberg's "A History of Violence" Panel at CCI
Fri, July 15th, 2005 | Category: TV/Film
This September, the silver screen adaptation of John Wagner and Vince Locke's graphic novel "A History of Violence" hits theaters. Convention goers were given a sneak peek of the film and a chance to chat with the film's writer, Josh Olson, and the film's director, the legendary David Cronenberg.
CCI, Day 1 - Timelessness and Extinction: Ultimate Marvel Panel at CCI
Thu, July 14th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Many details were revealed at today's Ultimate Marvel panel, include the effects of Galactus' arrival in the Ultimate Marvel Universe and that many Ultimate characters would have a subtly implied super power -- they would not age. Includes monkey-loads of preview art.
Mystery, Mutants and Murder: Hine talks "Mutopia X" and "X-Men: Colossus - Bloodline"
Tue, July 12th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
Even mutant utopias have a seedy underbelly. David Hine and Lan Medina examine the cops and criminals of the "House of M" in "Mutopia X," a mini-series featuring the characters of "District X," which begins this week. Hine and Jorge Lucas tell another mutant based crime story in "X-Men: Colossus - Bloodline," which begins in September. CBR News spoke to Hine about both projects.
Crime Reporting: Gabrych talks "War Crimes"
Fri, July 8th, 2005 | Category: Comic Books
During the "War Games" story line, Batman made a fatal mistake that cost the life of a young girl. A mysterious figure intends to make him pay dearly for that mistake in "War Crimes," a four-issue story line that runs through "Batman and "Detective Comics" during the month of August. CBR News spoke to Andersen Gabrych, one of the writers of "War Crimes," about the story.
REVIEW #2: "Fantastic Four"
Fri, July 8th, 2005 | Category: TV/Film
Checking in with review #2, CBR's Dave Richards shares his thoughts on the film. Did the movie capture the feel and history of the comic? Which characters worked the best and which failed? How about Dr. Doom?
