Timothy Callahan
I can't remember my first comic, though "Avengers" #221 was an early favorite, but I do remember finding out that such a thing as a "comic book shop" existed right around my 14th birthday. That was just about the time "Watchmen" was coming out, though I only ended up getting the even-numbered issues at first, for some bizarre reason.
My learning curve, and exposure to great comics was steep, going from "Web of Spider-Man" and "DC Comics Presents" to "Dark Knight Returns" and "American Flagg!" and "Marshal Law" pretty quickly. I was deeply in love with the medium, and I haven't stopped buying comics every week since. Now I get to write books, articles, essays, and columns about them. Not too bad. Not too bad at all.
Articles By Timothy Callahan
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When Words Collide - 5/14
Mon, May 14th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim talks with soon-to-be-breakout Legion and Spider-Man artist Aaron Kuder on his early days as an Art Adams comic book reader and how a whole lot of message board drawing contests led him on a ten-year journey to success.
When Words Collide - 5/07
Mon, May 7th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim returns from MoCCA Fest 2012 with a pile of worthwhile new comics, including work by Josh Simmons, Katie Skelly, Pat Aulisio, Josh Burggraf and the absent-but-always-impressive Benjamin Marra.
When Words Collide - 4/30
Mon, April 30th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim looks back on his comic book youth and wonders where he found some of the things that would be such a strong formative influence on him, like a little series by Bill Willingham and Mike Gustovich. Like "The Justice Machine."
When Words Collide - 4/23
Mon, April 23rd, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
In another installment of BEFORE THEY WERE FAMOUS, Tim takes a look at the Captain America comics right before Ed Brubaker began his enormously-long run. Robert Kirkman superheroes, Marvel-style.
When Words Collide - 4/16
Mon, April 16th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim checks in with reviews of a handful of recent comics and graphic novels, including new work from Bryan Hitch, Jonathan Ross, Derf Backderf, Noah Van Sciver, Brendan McCarthy and more.
When Words Collide - 4/09
Mon, April 9th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim boots up the old iPad for a fantastic voyage into the land of digital-first comics, and sets his sights on a familiar crew of characters from a not-too-distant-future in "Justice League Beyond."
When Words Collide - 4/02
Mon, April 2nd, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim winds up with an unexpected sneak peek at Marvel's new Augmented Reality thanks to the premature release of "AvX" #1. Is Marvel AR a great bonus feature for readers or a failed attempt at enhancing comic books?
When Words Collide - 3/26
Mon, March 26th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim reflects on a rarely-discussed pulp revamp from two decades ago, when writer and artist Tim Truman relaunched the Spider for Eclipse and changed the 1930s version of 1991, forever.
When Words Collide - 3/19
Mon, March 19th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Just in time to tie-in to Marvel's "Dark Avengers" announcement, Tim looks back at an impressive stack of swift-moving stories and presents "Three Essays on Jeff Parker's 'Thunderbolts."
When Words Collide - 3/12
Mon, March 12th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim reads three new first issues, "Saucer Country," "Hell Yeah" and "The Manhattan Projects," calculating the odds he will continue to read each series. Plus, a bonus look at Michael DeForge's new "Incinerator" comic.
When Words Collide - 3/05
Mon, March 5th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
BEFORE THEY WERE FAMOUS returns, this time spotlighting the pre-Claremont-era "X-Men" #66, when men were men, women were girls, Hulks were green and Professor Xavier's students faced certain cancellation.
When Words Collide - 2/27
Mon, February 27th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
This week, Tim talks with writer/artist Jason Latour and the conversation turns to BPRD, crime fiction, early influences and all the greatness that comics has to offer.
When Words Collide - 2/20
Mon, February 20th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim takes a look at the script for Garth Ennis' "The Shadow" #1 from Dynamite and provides a spoiler-free review of the opening issue along with some reflections on the influence of Howard Chaykin and Orson Welles.
When Words Collide - 2/13
Mon, February 13th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim concludes his conversation with Tom Scioli as they wrap up the New Gods chat and turn their attention toward Scioli's new "American Barbarian" from AdHouse book and his final two issues of "GODLAND."
When Words Collide - 2/06
Mon, February 6th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim begins a two-part conversation with artist Tom Scioli, discussing formative Masters of the Universe comics, astonishing Jack Kirby tales and the aesthetic origin of the "American Barbarian" creator.
When Words Collide - 1/30
Mon, January 30th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim explores the strange wonderfulness of Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason's "Batman and Robin," tracking unlikely allusions and off-kilter symbolism through the recent life of the Dark Knight.
When Words Collide - 1/23
Mon, January 23rd, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim wraps up his interview with "Ninjasaur" creator Jason Horn with a discussion about app development, webcomics, convention trends and the opportunities afforded by Kickstarter.
When Words Collide - 1/16
Mon, January 16th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
"Ninjasaur" creator Jason Horn talks with Tim about the behind-the-scenes origin of the world's deadliest dinosaur ninja and how a man with a graphic design degree and a comic book dream gets his ideas into the world.
When Words Collide - 1/09
Mon, January 9th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim goes back to the early days of Marvel and provides a close look at the fractured psychology of Daredevil in a series of 'Notes on Being Mike Murdock.
When Words Collide - 1/02
Mon, January 2nd, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Tim kicks off the new year with a new feature called "Before They Were Famous," putting the spotlight on 'The Saga of the Swamp Thing' #19 in a way you might not expect. Alan Moore may or may not be mentioned.
Superman #707
Fri, January 14th, 2011 | Category: Review
Incoming writer Chris Roberson gets this series back on track by derailing the absurdly bad “Grounded” run and offering a more exciting direction.
Batman: The Dark Knight #1
Wed, December 29th, 2010 | Category: Review
David Finch begins this new series with shades of Todd McFarlane, and not in a good way.
Batman and Robin #16
Tue, November 2nd, 2010 | Category: Review
The wrap-up for Hurt, the Joker, Professor Pyg as Bruce Wayne has returned.
New Avengers #3
Wed, August 18th, 2010 | Category: Review
Sleek, smooth, self-aware, and stylish. It’s another Bendis and Immonen issue of Spider-Man and his mystic pals.
The Last Phantom #1
Wed, August 18th, 2010 | Category: Review
Garish, ugly, and bad-looking. Did I mention that this comic doesn’t have strong visuals?
Dungeons & Dragons #0
Mon, August 16th, 2010 | Category: Review
John Rogers brings the fun in the first half, and makes up for the ‘Dark Sun’ episode falling flat.
Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #1
Mon, August 16th, 2010 | Category: Review
This series may become a strong third pillar in the Geoff Johns-era Green Lantern era, but it doesn’t start that way.
Welcome to Tranquility: One Foot in the Grave #1
Sat, July 24th, 2010 | Category: Review
A solid return to form for Simone and the Tranquility gang.
Legion of Super-Heroes #3
Sat, July 24th, 2010 | Category: Review
Levitz knows how to play to his audience and that's more than okay.
The Mighty Crusaders #1
Mon, July 19th, 2010 | Category: Review
More tedium from DC's Red Circle revamp.
Doc Savage #4
Mon, July 19th, 2010 | Category: Review
How can a Doc Savage story be dull and boring? Like this, apparently
The Brave and the Bold #35
Sun, July 18th, 2010 | Category: Review
The time travel might not make any sense (not that it ever does) but we get some Subs with our Inferior Five this time.
Invincible Iron Man #28
Sun, July 18th, 2010 | Category: Review
Matt Fraction's building a new world for Tony Stark, but Larroca and D'Armata aren't up to the challenge.
Daredevil #508
Sun, July 18th, 2010 | Category: Review
De La Torre creates the right mood, and something is seriously wrong with Matt Murdock.
Avengers Academy #2
Sat, July 17th, 2010 | Category: Review
Excellent McKone artwork and the strongest writing from Gage in years.
House of Mystery #27
Mon, July 12th, 2010 | Category: Review
Brendan McCarthy is the real draw in this issue, but at least the gang is out of the house.
Irredeemable #15
Mon, July 12th, 2010 | Category: Review
A major fight ends in unexpected ways.
Secret Six #23
Mon, July 12th, 2010 | Category: Review
The Secret Six face a game that's pretty dangerous.
iZombie #3
Sat, July 10th, 2010 | Category: Review
Allred's art looks a bit shaky at times in this issue, but the story is starting to come together nicely.
Shadowland #1
Thu, July 8th, 2010 | Category: Review
A decent start to the mini-event, mostly because of Bullseye.
