‘Supernatural’ Fanaticism ‘Supernatural’ Fanaticism
TV for the narrowcast generation.
Jun 20, 2018 / Loren A. Lynch
Belief in ‘American Gods’ Belief in ‘American Gods’
Based on a 2001 novel, the new TV show explores immigration, assimilation, and the march to modernity.
Jun 19, 2017 / Loren A. Lynch
The Weakness of ‘Iron Fist’ The Weakness of ‘Iron Fist’
The latest addition to the Netflix/Marvel cinematic universe is like a bag full of brown M&Ms.
Mar 31, 2017 / Loren A. Lynch
Luke Cage Is Not for Hire Luke Cage Is Not for Hire
Netflix and Marvel revive the character who originated amid the post–civil rights turmoil.
Oct 12, 2016 / Loren A. Lynch
Captain America: Without a Country, Again Captain America: Without a Country, Again
Marvel Comics would tell you it’s more complicated than this, but Captain America is now (and apparently has always been) a Nazi.
Jun 7, 2016 / Loren A. Lynch
Finally, a Comic Series As Ridiculous as the 2016 GOP Field Finally, a Comic Series As Ridiculous as the 2016 GOP Field
A scandal-prone, dark-horse presidential candidate turned front-runner stars in Citizen Jack. Sound familiar?
Dec 3, 2015 / Loren A. Lynch
Welcome to ‘Bitch Planet’, the Feminist Sci-Fi Comic You’ve Been Waiting For Welcome to ‘Bitch Planet’, the Feminist Sci-Fi Comic You’ve Been Waiting For
In Kelly Sue Deconnick’s newest series, Earth is run by white males who carry the title of “Father” and women deemed “non-compliant” are shipped off the planet. But these women are...
Sep 9, 2015 / Loren A. Lynch