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John Martin.

John Martin

Media guru Johnnie Martin discusses all the KaPOW that’s fit to print in the weekly comics column Near Mint. You can find him on Twitter @TopNotchGaymer.

Rocket Girl #10 by Amy Reeder, Rat Queens Special: Orc Dave #1 by Fiona Staples and Batman '66 meets Wonder Woman '77 #1 by Alex Ross.
Dec 25

The Best Comic Book Covers of 2017

By John Martin
Justice League #34 cover by Pete Woods
Dec 7

‘Justice League’ Writer Christopher Priest on Reflecting Today’s Politics in Comics

By John Martin
'Batman Who Laughs'
Nov 30

See What Happens When Superheroes Turn Bad in ‘The Batman Who Laughs’

By John Martin
Ariela Barer, Lyrica Okano, Rhenzy Feliz, Gregg Sulkin, Virginia Gardner and Allegra Acosta in Hulu's new original series Runaways.
Nov 15

Can Hulu’s ‘Runaways’ Correct Marvel’s Racial Bias?

By John Martin
2019 Movie Schedule
Nov 7

Disney’s Fox Buyout Could Be Good for Superhero Movies, Great for Superhero Comics

By John Martin
The Tea Dragon Society.
Nov 1

Hybrid Kid’s Book and Graphic Novel ‘The Tea Dragon Society’ Is Designed to Soothe

By John Martin
Julie Newmar in costume as Catwoman.
Oct 27

Original Catwoman Julie Newmar Talks Old Hollywood and Why She’s Glad It’s Changing

By John Martin
Super Kind appears on Red Line billboards.
Oct 18

LA Metro Promotes Transit Etiquette With Bizarre Superhero PSAs

By John Martin
Kaijumax drawn by Zander Cannon.
Oct 4

Comic Book ‘Kaijumax’ Is a Colorful, Jarring Portrait of Life in Prison

By John Martin
Unfinished excerpt from The Originals by Dave Gibbons.
Sep 28

‘Kingsman’ Artist Dave Gibbons Explains ABCs of Making a Comic Book

By John Martin
Harley Quinn Special #1
Sep 20

Happy Birthday Harley Quinn: DC’s Vibrant Villain Celebrates 25 Years in Comics

By John Martin
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