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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.
GLAAD's Unsung Heroes of 2012
Fri, January 20th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Brett White returns to look at this year's nominees for GLAAD's Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book, suggestion the addition of an "Outstanding Single Issue" category with a nominee that might surprise you.
Marvel, DC Comics & the (Even More) Current State of LGBTQ Superheroes
Thu, December 22nd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Brett White returns with a follow-up on his CBR debut column, revisiting the introduction of "Teen Titans'" Bunker, Striker coming out in "Avengers Academy" and "iZombie's" portrayal of gay characters.
"Avengers Vs. X-Men" - Getting Over Being Over Events
Fri, December 9th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Brett White reacts to Marvel's "Avengers Vs. X-Men" announcement, going through the stages of exhaustion, denial and acceptance as he examines the existence of the modern event comic.
Christos Gage Speaks Out on "Avengers Academy's" Striker Coming Out
Thu, December 1st, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
"Avengers Academy" writer Christos Gage spoke with CBR News about issue #23's outing of Academy student Striker as a gay teen, while sharing an exclusive look at the scene.
But Marvel, What About the Children?
Thu, November 17th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
With Christmas shopping for his nephew and the ever-widening gap between Marvel's kid-friendly titles and the main Marvel Universe on his mind, Brett White wonders openly, what about the kids?
Inside Marvel's "Shame Itself"
Mon, November 7th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
The epic, universe-changing "Fear Itself" in its rear-view mirror, Marvel unleashes "Shame Itself" upon the populace. The one-shot's creators spoke with CBR about finding the funny in the Marvel Universe.
A Eulogy for "Uncanny X-Men"
Fri, October 28th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
In the wake of the final issue of "Uncanny X-Men" and the end of an era, CBR's Brett White looks back at Marvel's landmark series and his own personal history with the title.
NYCC: The Disney/Marvel Kids Panel
Wed, October 19th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
The braintrust behind a new line of storybooks retelling classic Marvel origins for the next generation of fans spoke at NYCC, giving details on this new take on the Marvel mythos targeted towards younger readers.
NYCC: Dark Horse Does Vampires Right with "Buffy" & "Angel"
Wed, October 19th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Dark Horse Comics is crawling with bloodsuckers, from Joss Whedon's Slayers and vamps to nightmare-inducing monsters. Grab a stake and crucifix and step into the world of the undead.
NYCC: Vertigo Envisions Its 2012 Lineup
Mon, October 17th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Vertigo hosted a star-studded panel at New York Comic Con to discuss its plans for the coming year as well as announcing day-and-date digital releases as new jumping on points appear.
Miles Morales Is My Spider-Man
Wed, October 5th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Brett White returns to CBR, explaining why, after his initial trepidation about the character, he has decided that Miles Morales is unarguably the Spider-Man for him.
DC Comics, Bunker & the Current State of LGBTQ Superheroes
Wed, September 28th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Blogger Brett White mulls over the announcement of the flamboyantly gay Bunker joining Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth's "Teen Titans" while exploring the overall status of LGBTQ characters in comics.
