A crisis is defined as a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. The CW’s crossover is tribute to the 1985 storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths. Arguably the most unforgettable […]
The sacrifice of Barry Allen in ‘Infinite Crisis’ Read More »
The legendary life and martyrdom of St. Cecilia is brought to life in a well-produced audio drama by the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre. Called Ode to Saint Cecilia the audio drama
Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter) stars as St. Cecilia in this audio drama Read More »
According to St. Catherine of Siena, “There is no sin or wrong that gives a man a foretaste of hell in this life as anger and impatience.” Anger is one
Hulk and the difference between righteous and reckless anger Read More »
Why did Marvel Comics, famous for bringing to life such superheroes as Spider-Man, Captain America, X-Men and the Avengers, create a biography of St. John Paul II’s life in 1982?
How John Paul II’s visit to Japan led to a Marvel Comics biography of his life Read More »
War of the Realms was published as a Marvel event series from April to July 2019, and in trade paperback at the end of August 2019. Marvel has been building
The surprising Christian symbolism found in Marvel’s “War of the Realms” Read More »
When I was growing up in the early 1990s, American television was going through an animation renaissance. From the art deco-influenced Batman: The Animated Series to Disney’s gothic Gargoyles and
Venom: The fallen-away Catholic who gets possessed by evil Read More »
It is generally accepted that Superman is a Christ figure. Kal-El was sent by his father, from the heavens, to Earth, where he displays superhuman powers. He uses these powers
How Superman’s mother can remind us of Our Lady of Sorrows Read More »
Since 2008, no other superhero has commanded as much attention or authority as Iron Man. Portrayed by Robert Downey Jr, the Armored Avenger has been the face of the Marvel
How the ‘Superior Iron Man’ series warns us about immoral use of technology Read More »
Shootings, road rage and multi-generational feuds. Tifts that play “tit for tat”. These are actions frequently fueled by a flawed trait of our now-fallen human nature. It illustrates our tendency
Black Panther, the Avengers and the consuming power of vengeance Read More »
Recently I was able to ask Tom Gould, creator and artist of “Tomics Comics” about the inspiration for his work and the role of humor in evangelization. If you haven’t
‘Tomics’ creator shares his thoughts on humor, comics and the Catholic faith Read More »
