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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Liu's "Astonishing X-Men" Explores the Cracks in Iceman
Tue, May 21st, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
"Astonishing X-Men" writer Marjorie Liu discussed the current series arc, where the team must contend with the erratic and dangerous behavior of one of its most powerful members, Iceman. Plus, exclusive art!
Fraction's "Fantastic Four" & "FF" Face Deadly Enemies
Fri, May 17th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR spoke to Matt Fraction about his Marvel NOW! titles "Fantastic Four" & "FF" and the teams' encounter with multiple incarnations of Doctor Doom and a new version of the Frightful Four.
Brevoort Prepares for the End of "Age of Ultron" & Looks to "Infinity"
Wed, May 15th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR News spoke with Editor Tom Brevoort about "Age of Ultron's" recent developments and the coming conclusion, as well as what readers can expect from Marvel's "Infinity" event starting in August.
Gillen Celebrates Iron Man's 50th Anniversary with "Secret Origin"
Tue, May 14th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR News spoke with "Iron Man" writer Kieron Gillen about his plans for the character's 50th anniversary and his current story arc, "The Secret Origin of Tony Stark." Plus, exclusive art!
Hickman Guides the Avengers to "Infinity" - Part 2
Fri, May 3rd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
As Marvel's "Infinity" draws near, Jonathan Hickman explains how the event came to be and the ways in which his current "Avengers" and "New Avengers" series are leading up to it. Plus, exclusive art!
Hickman Guides the Avengers to "Infinity" - Part 1
Thu, May 2nd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR spoke with writer Jonathan Hickman about the interconnected cosmic saga he's telling in "Avengers" and "New Avengers" and how those books lead right into Marvel's "Infinity" event. Plus, exclusive art.
Spencer Gets Sinister With "Superior Foes of Spider-Man"
Wed, May 1st, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber take a closer look at the world of the new Sinister Six with their upcoming "Superior Foes of Spider-Man." We spoke with Spencer about his plans for the super-powered crime series.
Spencer Takes A.I.M. at the "Secret Avengers"
Tue, April 30th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Nick Spencer gave his "Secret Avengers" a host of new adversaries by introducing the new ruling council of the terrorist organization A.I.M and CBR spoke with him about his plans for the council.
C2E2: Duggan & Shalvey Unleash "The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly" in "Deadpool"
Mon, April 29th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
"Deadpool" co-writer Gerry Duggan and artist Declan Shalvey discuss upcoming arc "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," which teams up a reluctant Captain America and Wolverine with Wade Wilson.
C2E2: Wood, Aaron and Lowe Fight the "Battle of the Atom"
Mon, April 29th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR News spoke with writers Jason Aaron and Brian Wood with Editor Nick Lowe about this fall's "X-Men: Battle of the Atom" crossover, involving "X-Men," "Uncanny X-Men," "All New X-Men" and "Wolverine & the X-Men."
C2E2: Aaron Hunts "The Accursed" in "Thor: God of Thunder"
Mon, April 29th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR News spoke with writer Jason Aaron about his next big arc of "Thor: God of Thunder," which sends his title character on a hunt through the Nine Realms for treacherous Dark Elf ruler Malekith the Accursed.
C2E2 EXCLUSIVE: Cornell's "Wolverine" Becomes "Killable"
Sun, April 28th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR News Spoke with "Wolverine" writer Paul Cornell about his upcoming arc "Killable," which begins in August and finds the healing factor-less title character up against a horde of deadly enemies.
C2E2: Hopeless Reaches the "Boss Level" of "Avengers Arena"
Sun, April 28th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
In August, "Avengers Arena" writer Dennis Hopeless kicks off "Boss Level," a new story arc that changes the series' paradigm, offering the captive teens a shot at their captor, the recently powered-up Arcade.
C2E2 EXCLUSIVE: Soule Heads Towards "Infinity" & Beyond in "Thunderbolts"
Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
CBR News spoke with new ongoing "Thunderbolts" writer Charles Soule and his editor Jordan D. White about their plans for the series, which include an upcoming tie-in to the event series "Infinity."
C2E2 EXCL: Slott & Stegman's "Superior Spider-Man" Parties Like it's 2099
Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Dan Slott and artist Ryan Stegman spoke with CBR about "Superior Spider-Man" #17, which brings the title character face to face with Miguel O'Hara, better known as Spider-Man 2099.
The Wizard Builds A Better Maniac in Kevin Shinick's "Superior Carnage"
Fri, April 19th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Kevin Shinick discusses "Superior Carnage" which chronicles the villainous Wizard's attempts to turn the titular maniac into an even more effective force for evil.
EXCLUSIVE: Way & Proctor Formulate a New "Gun Theory" on Kickstarter
Wed, April 17th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Daniel Way and artist Jon Proctor spoke exclusively with CBR about the new, original graphic novel version of their creator-owned "Gun Theory" and why they're going the Kickstarter route to fund it.
The Final Cut: Brea Grant and Tim Seeley Talk "Hack/Slash"
Wed, April 17th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
To mark the end of the long-running cult horror comic, CBR presents an epic conversation between actor Brea Grant and "Hack/Slash" creator Tim Seeley, looking back on the series' characters, collaborators and more.
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.
