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Comic Books: History & Trends through the eyes of an iOS Developer

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—Damian Esteban

Playing Against Type—Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

It can be difficult to fully encapsulate what made Marvel’s 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy so popular among audiences. Fans of the film will often point to the film’s humorous writing, charming characters, and solid sci-fi action as reasons why Guardians had such a pull, and they’re not wrong. However, I believe that the appeal ...

Fall Comic Books Title Image by Damian Esteban

4 Comic Books That Are Perfect for the Fall Season

I don't know about for you, but for me, Fall conjures to mind red, brown, and yellow leaves layering upon the streets of New York City, masking the quotidian eyesores of plastic bottles, pizza crusts, and nameless paraphernalia whose grimy details I will spare you from learning. It also conjures up pumpkin spice lattes and candy ...

Luke Cage and America - Damian Esteban

A Brief History of Luke Cage and America

Luke Cage is amazing. There, I said. If you watched it, you've probably said it. Critics have said it. And if you haven't watched it yet, go ahead and do so. I guarantee you that you'll say it, as well. (The dialogue might seem kind of hokey at first, but soon it becomes as natural to Luke Cage's world as the quick-talking ...

New 52 Birds of Prey

How the New 52 Buffed and Nerfed Female Characters in the DC Universe

Producer 1: I have an idea! Let's forget the long history of character arcs, plots, and places, and completely relaunch our superheroes" Prodcuer 2: What, are you crazy? The fans will kill us! That's tantamount to rewriting the Bible in their eyes. Producer 1: Producer 2, I feel like you're being a little extreme. They'll ...