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[Editor’s note: We here at the Beat are aware of the controversy about AI generated art and writing and we believe in and support the efforts of human artists. We’re against AI art that impersonates the work of artists or attempts to conceal its true nature. Those who think AI is a high-quality form of outsourced labor may be … Read more
While comics are an exciting and enticing medium, long stretches of continuity and years of reboots have made entry into DC Comics somewhat inaccessible to the average reader. It can be difficult to find a suitable starting point, which leads to many readers feeling overwhelmed when looking to start stories with new characters. Related: Top … Read more
Jack Kirby may have been a legend in Marvel Comics, but his particular art style didn’t immediately sit well with DC’s editorial staff. Jack Kirby continues to live on as one of the biggest names in comic book history. Having been involved in creating most of the iconic characters in the Marvel Universe, he has … Read more
The full solicitations for Marvel Comics are now here for April 2023, and there are plenty of surprises, new series, and more! Check out all the summaries to get a sense of what’s coming in April, and don’t miss all the incredible cover art. Regarding the new series, Planet of the Apes is launching, and … Read more
Mental health often plays an important role in Marvel Comics, but not all depictions are accurate. In most cases, the villain is considered “crazy”, promptly defeated, and then locked away. Rarely do characters with mental health conditions accurately portray these conditions, with the intention of raising awareness. Fantasy in general has a complex relationship with … Read more
There is probably no character more bizarre than The Joker, but since it’s about DC as a whole, just when you think you’ve seen it all, something even stranger happens. In a backup story in the new issue of Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughsthe genocidal clown became a father albeit not by way of … Read more
