Rich Handley Author and Editor
Tag: DC Comics
Writing in the Swamp is a Hell of a Thing
Those of you familiar with my work (and honestly, I can’t imagine how the heck you found this blog if you aren’t) realize I’m… well, a bit obsessive when it comes to Swamp Thing and its brilliant spinoff, Hellblazer, from the pre-Flashpoint era. Put simply, I adore both interconnected titles to an insane degree. I’ve […]
Star Trek Comics Weekly Special: Exploring Strange New Franchises With Comic-Book Crossovers
Let’s examine the history of Star Trek franchise mash-up comics, going all the way back to the early days.
New Essay Anthology Examines the History and Psyche of Batman’s Nemesis, the Joker
The Man Who Laughs: Exploring the Clown Prince of Crime is now available from Crazy 8 Press and editors Lou Tambone and Rich Handley.
Draining the Swamp Thing – Revisiting “Chester Williams: American Cop”
Swamp Thing #165, “Chester Williams: American Cop,” offered a profoundly uncharacteristic story starring gentle hippie Chester Williams.
Cover Reveal: Born on the Bayou
Introducing the cover to my next book, Born on the Bayou: A Pre-Flashpoint Chronology of Swamp Thing and Hellblazer, featuring a cover by Stephen R. Bissette.
Joker Book Now Available at Comic Con!
So apparently my latest book, which Lou Tambone and I co-edited for Crazy 8 Press, is available for sale this weekend at San Diego Comic Con.
A Dime a Space-Dozen: Hunting Down Gold Key’s Star Trek #1
Here’s how I found one of the most elusive Star Trek comics during the early days of my collecting habits.
New Swamp Thing Book: Born on the Bayou
Announcing Born on the Bayou: A Pre-Flashpoint Chronology of Swamp Thing and Hellblazer, coming soon from BearManor Media.
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