The Marvel Cinematic Universe exudes an image of unity among diversity, at least when the heroes are at their best. The Avengers embody a close-knit community. They’ve been through highs and lows together: a falling out here, a reunion there. They’re like a family. “Family” in many ways has come to denote the popularized idea […]
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By far the highest grossing film franchise to date, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has not only emptied our wallets but filled our imaginations. This modern-day mythical saga and science-fiction adventure consisting of more than 20 films spanning multiple genres and storylines has expertly crafted an ever-growing tale of the cosmic battle between good and evil.
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Last week, in a special edition of The Captain’s Log, I shared some behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of The Phantom Phoenix, our newest superhero at Voyage Comics. This week I am continuing the thread and exploring one of the primary saints behind the character “Martin Claver” aka “The Phantom Phoenix.” When I want to look for
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This week, in a special edition of The Captain’s Log, I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of The Phantom Phoenix, our newest superhero at Voyage Comics. Creating a “new” superhero is rather difficult when Marvel and DC Comics boast thousands of superheroes. This doesn’t even get into the numerous independent publishers
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Steve Rogers’ buddy “Bucky” Barnes has had a rollercoaster of a life: a life that he was, at times, not fully in control of. From World War II playboy to terrorist-spurred, brainwashed assassin, Bucky knows well what violence costs. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe character (played by Sebastian Stan) presents an interesting dilemma concerning the
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Wonder Woman has been a staple in the Justice League for several decades. While Superman and Batman get most of the attention, the Amazon warrior is the heart and soul of the superhero team. Armed with the lasso of truth, Wonder Woman seeks peace to avoid war. In her solo series Wonder Woman #46-50 (2019), Diana
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As human beings, there are feelings inherent to who we are that we experience regularly. Pain, both physical and emotional, is a struggle many of us are faced with. But the capacity for joy is also a part of being human. We can’t experience either, however, if we don’t really live, if we’re not engaged
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One of my favorite Superman stories of recent years is J. Michael Straczynski’s excellent series of graphic novels, entitled Superman: Earth One. The “Earth One” imprint was created by DC Comics as a way to give top-tier creators a blank canvas on which to reimagine the origins of iconic DC heroes, unencumbered by decades of
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What is the meaning of life? This question has been asked by philosophers, theologians, writers, and well, pretty much anybody who’s ever lived. Depending on your worldview the answer will vary. Charles Darwin believed in survival of the fittest. The Christian attitude on the meaning of life focuses on love of God and neighbor as
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Captain America is a fascinating character in the Marvel Universe, often described as the “Man Out of Time.” He doesn’t belong to the modern world and continually fights for, “Truth, justice and the American way.” For the most part, this has stayed consistent over the years in the multitude of ways he has been written
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