‘Professor Marston’ (2017) tells of Wonder Woman’s inspirations

February 13, 2021June 22, 2021 John Hansen Comic Books

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Like Wonder Woman herself, her creator and the women who inspired him were ahead of their time.

‘Necessary Evil’ (2013) a jittery DC PR piece

January 30, 2021June 23, 2021 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This rundown of the “Super-Villains of DC Comics” is too rapidly edited, but it’s not without value.

‘Superheroes Decoded’ (2017) a definitive documentary

January 23, 2021June 25, 2021 John Hansen Comic Books

Superhero Saturday (TV review): This is the definitive analysis of superheroes and how they bob and weave with American history.

‘Firefly: Watch How I Soar’ a flighty nod to Wash

January 21, 2021June 25, 2021 John Hansen Comic Books

Comic book review: I don’t know if we needed a second Wash tribute (after “Float Out”). Then again, I’m not gonna say no to a second Wash tribute.

‘Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope’ (2011) is too basic

January 16, 2021April 17, 2025 John Hansen Comic Books

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): It’s nice to have a Spurlock documentary of Comic-Con. But it could’ve dug a lot deeper into the event.

‘Batman & Bill’ (2017) points Finger at DC Comics

January 9, 2021June 26, 2021 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This documentary is a touching chronicle of the fight to get late Dark Knight co-creator Bill Finger his proper credit.