Omega of the Omegas
February 4, 2024
Fellow author, the beautiful and profound Kai Leakes, referred to my favorite superheroine as the Omega of Omegas and words cannot express how much I adore the accuracy of the statement.
Tag: comics
Gail Force: An Interview With The Indomitable Gail Simone
March 15, 2022
One of my favorite interview with one of my favorite people. … More Gail Force: An Interview With The Indomitable Gail Simone
The Perfect Storm: An Analysis of Marvel’s Most Important Superheroine
February 28, 2022
BY DENNIS R. UPKINS Originally published at 30UpTV: “I am a woman, a mutant, a thief, an X-Man, a lover, a wife, a queen. I am all these things. I am Storm and for me, there are no such things as limits.” —Storm Nine years old. That was the age of this Catholic Altar Boy … More The Perfect Storm: An Analysis of Marvel’s Most Important Superheroine
And I Quote
January 11, 2022
“The path of the One is made by many.” —The Oracle, The Matrix films Be it a social media post, an academic essay, a news article, or a novella, many of my readers know that I am very prone to include profound quotes in my work. A number of those quotes have guided me and … More And I Quote
It’s The Hypocrisy For Me
August 2, 2021
Over on OUTvoices I provide a retrospective on Marvel’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In addition to explaining why the Disney+ original series has been a success (and the only one that has been to date), I also explain why the show’s unapologetic critique of racism, antiblackness and other forms of systemic oppression exposes much … More It’s The Hypocrisy For Me
Enter The Olympian
May 2, 2021
Over on How To Love Comics, I provide a character study on Wonder Woman’s replacement, rival, and eventual ally, Achilles Warkiller, also known as the Olympian. The piece is the latest installment in HTLC’s A Year Of Wonder series which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the iconic Amazon throughout the year. Here it is. Your … More Enter The Olympian
Why I Don’t See It For Wandavision
May 2, 2021
Over on OUTvoices I break down as to why I don’t see it for Wandavision; how Monica Rambeau was arguably the breakout star; and not framing the show from Rambeau’s perspective was a missed opportunity for an excellent series. And now, our feature presentation.
Thirteen +: The Best Articles of 2019
October 31, 2020
In spite of all the craziness, yours truly has been blessed. I continue to churn out content, land sales with new markets and level up both artistically and professionally. Because I’ve been on deadline and with everything else going on in the world, I haven’t had an opportunity to list my top articles from the … More Thirteen +: The Best Articles of 2019
Can’t Stop The Signal
August 13, 2020
The time has arrived. The series finale of the Coulson May Power Hour (released in some regions as Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) is here. After 7 seasons, it’s been an epic ride. Honestly I don’t know what I’m going to do with my life, lol. To commemorate the conclusion of the final mission concludes, today I’m … More Can’t Stop The Signal
Best Television Shows of 2019
July 20, 2020
Looking for some great television shows to watch? Well you’re in luck. It’s that time again where I list the top tv shows of the past year. Many titles are familiar but a number of them definitely amped it up this past season. For a series to be selected for this list, it has to pass … More Best Television Shows of 2019
In the Eye of the Perfect Storm
April 14, 2020
It’s always awesome when a work assignment requires you to pen a think piece that is ultimately a love letter to your favorite superhero. Battle on, Windrider!!!!!!
Crisis On Infinite Earths
April 9, 2020
Looking for something to (re)watch while staying at home? I may be able to help you out on that score. Over on 30Up I explain why Crisis On Infinite Earths is the once in a lifetime television event that’s been nearly a century in the making. And now, our feature presentation.
Gail Force: An Interview With Gail Simone
November 5, 2019
Today you guys are in for a treat. Over on 30Up, I sit down with the one and only Gail Simone and we discuss everything from comics, writing, diversity, Hollywood, Lion Forge and much more. And now for our feature presentation.
Convenient Seasons and Why the MCU Doesn’t Get Props for LGBTQ “Diversity”
October 7, 2019
Over on Black Girl Nerds I explain why the Marvel Cinematic Universe doesn’t deserve praise for diversity. At least not yet anyway. And now, our feature presentation.
Iris West-Allen: The MVP of the Arrowverse
July 13, 2019
“It’s okay. A girl’s gotta be her own hero every now and again.” —Iris West-Allen Today on Black Girl Nerds I provide a character study of the exquisite and incredible Iris West-Allen played by the talented and lovely Candice Patton on CW’s The Flash. But first a visual tribute to the MVP of the Arrowverse.
Character Study: Phil Coulson
May 10, 2019
It’s always the quiet ones. Even more so if they’re also the little guy. This is most certainly the case if that quiet little guy is one Phil Coulson. Coulson isn’t exactly a character one would initially expect to have a loyal following, much less receive a spin-off tv series. Played flawlessly by the charming … More Character Study: Phil Coulson
That Ambition Of Mine
January 15, 2018
File this under why you should always check your spam box. Last week I found out that a buddy sent me a Comixology gift card……2 years ago as a token of thanks for appearing on a comic book podcast. Needless to say I decided to go shopping. But what to purchase?
Top Television Shows of 2017
January 13, 2018
2017 had more than a few surprising gems as far as the small screen goes. While a few excellent shows didn’t make it past the first season, most of them at least gave us a satisfying conclusion. 2017 was bittersweet as we had to say goodbye to some favorites. The usual suspects definitely delivered in … More Top Television Shows of 2017
Queer Tropes Redux
July 1, 2017
As many of you know, June is the month of LGBTQ Pride and I couldn’t think of a better time to call out a few tropes that inundate comics and media when it comes LGBTQ characters/themes. Tropes that if I never see again for the rest of my existence, I’d be eternally grateful. While this … More Queer Tropes Redux
Enter The Midnighter
June 18, 2017
If you’ve read this excellent site, follow me on social media, or have known me for five minutes, then you probably know that not only am I hopeless comic book geek and Midnighter is my patronus through and through.
DENNIS R. UPKINS 