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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Slott Pits "Superior Spider-Man" Against the Avengers
Wed, April 17th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Otto Octavius faces off with the vigilante known as Cardiac and the Avengers in the current arc of "Superior Spider-Man." CBR spoke with writer Dan Slott about the conflict and what comes next.
Humphries Explores the New Laws of Robotics in "Avengers A.I."
Mon, April 15th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Activating in July, "Avengers A.I." features a team of Earth's Mightiest Robots dealing with the aftermath of the current "Age of Ultron" event. Writer Sam Humphries spoke with CBR News about the series.
Bunn Adds Warrior Woman to the Ranks of "Fearless Defenders"
Wed, April 10th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR News spoke with "Fearless Defenders" writer Cullen Bunn about his plans for the series, the incredible Hercules and the team’s newest recruit, the resurrected Amazonian Queen Hippolyta AKA Warrior Woman.
Spurrier and Legion Redefine "X-Men: Legacy"
Thu, April 4th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
"X-Men: Legacy" writer Simon Spurrier explains how the powerful mutant formerly known as Legion is embracing and redefining the legacy of his slain father, Professor X - even if it means facing the Red Skull.
Brevoort Illuminates the "Age of Ultron"
Wed, April 3rd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Editor Tom Brevoort spoke to CBR about recent developments in "Age of Ultron" as well as the recent announcement that issue #10 would mark the Marvel Comics debut of Neil Gaiman's Angela.
Posehn & Duggan Probe the Psyches of "Deadpool"
Tue, April 2nd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR spoke with "Deadpool" writers Brian Posehn & Gerry Duggan about the fallout from their first and their upcoming plans arc which include Wade Wilson hearing the voice of a deceased friend.
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Way Hands "Thunderbolts" Off To Charles Soule
Fri, March 29th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR spoke with departing writer Daniel Way, incoming writer Charles Soule, whose short run on the book begins in July, and series editor Jordan D. White about current and upcoming developments in "Thunderbolts."
Gillen Mothers the "Young Avengers"
Wed, March 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
"Young Avengers" writer Kieron Gillen discusses the fallout resulting from Wiccan's accidental summoning of the malevolent entity named Mother, plus an upcoming one-off issue featuring Speed and Prodigy.
Waid Embroils "Daredevil" in Personal and Costumed Crises
Fri, March 22nd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Daredevil's hands will be full as he battles a mysterious foe with a with a vendetta and helps his best friend Foggy Nelson try to beat cancer. CBR spoke with writer Mark Waid about his struggles.
Remender "Captain America" Battles the Tyranny of Dimension Z
Tue, March 19th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Rick Remender discusses the "Odd War of Dimension Z," the latest storyline in "Captain America" which finds Cap fighting for survival in a strange and brutal alien dimension ruled by his old foe, Arnim Zola.
Symbiotes Stalk the Philly Streets in Bunn's "Venom"
Tue, March 19th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Cullen Bunn shares insight into his plans for "Venom," including pitting his protagonist against Eddie Brock and his new symbiote Toxin while further developing Flash Thompson's new life in Philadelphia.
Aaron Builds a Godbomb in "Thor: God of Thunder"
Wed, March 13th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
"Thor: God of Thunder" writer Jason Aaron shines light on the upcoming "Godbomb" arc which sends the title character's three incarnations to a dark future world to foil the plans of the villainous God Butcher.
Nick Spencer S.H.I.E.L.D.s Marvel's "Secret Avengers"
Tue, March 12th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Nick Spencer tells us who will join Hawkeye and Black Widow on S.H.I.E.L.D's team of super-powered operatives as they deal with the rise of A.I.M. as a world power in "Secret Avengers." Plus, lots of exclusive art!
EXCLUSIVE: Wells and Madureira Go Feral with "Savage Wolverine"
Mon, March 11th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
The "Avenging Spider-Man" team of Zeb Wells and Joe Madureira reunites in June on "Savage Wolverine," presenting a long-gestating tale that brings a third party into the mix in the form of the assassin known as Elektra.
SXSW: Latour & Aaron Make “Wolverine: Japan's Most Wanted”
Sun, March 10th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Marvel kicks off a series of 13-part weekly Infinite Comics July 9th with “Wolverine: Japan's Most Wanted.” We spoke with writers Jason Latour & Jason Aaron.
EXCLUSIVE: Yost Embraces "Scarlet Spider's" Otherness
Thu, March 7th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Chris Yost told CBR about his plans for "Scarlet Spider" and the startling transformation Kaine recently underwent to survive the vicious mauling by the lycanthropic cartel enforcers, the Lobos.
Latour Sends "Winter Soldier" Down Road to Redemption
Mon, March 4th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
As Bucky Barnes' past continues to haunt him in "Winter Soldier," writer Jason Latour fills CBR in on what he and artist Nic Klein have in store for the Marvel Universe's premiere super spy. Plus, exclusive art.
Mutants Are "Natural Resources" In Wood's "Ultimate Comics X-Men"
Thu, February 28th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
"Ultimate Comics X-Men" writer Brian Wood discusses his and artist Mahmud Asrar's upcoming "Natural Resources" arc where shadowy forces in the U.S. government target the new mutant homeland of Utopia.
Remender Plans an Apocalyptic Future for the "Uncanny Avengers"
Wed, February 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Rick Remender brought the first arc of "Uncanny Avengers" to a close in #4, giving readers a glimpse at the dangerous future world that awaits his cast. CBR spoke with him about what lies ahead for Havok's team.
Fraction's "Hawkeye" Targets the New York Underworld
Tue, February 26th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Following the events of “Hawkeye” #7, Clint Barton and Kate Bishop face off against several angry New York based crime families. CBR News spoke with writer Matt Fraction about the upcoming direction of the series.
