Features and reading guides for various comic book runs. Mainly focusing on Marvel currently.
Want me to let you in on a little secret? There are some huge comic book fans here at The Cosmic Circus. It’s one of the passions and drives that brought us all together, the deep love that we have for all things nerdy. So when Editor-in-Chief Ms. Lizzie Hill offered us the chance to hold a comic book club, we
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself wondering about the comics that inspired some of your favorite movies? Do you ever wish that you had some knowledge of heroes and villains prior to their arrival on screen? I have found myself in this position every single time when a new Marvel Studios or DC project comes out. My younger self would wait until
Read MoreThis past week I had the privilege to preview the first two episodes for the Ms. Marvel series premiere. Possibly the most comic-faithful adaptation Marvel has ever done, I absolutely loved it. It was so pure and so perfect that I had to pause watching only a few minutes in because my eyes were filled with tears of joy and the
Read MoreWelcome to the companion guide for Princess Leia! Fans were first introduced to Princess Leia Organa in A New Hope and she immediately became an icon that many young girls and women, including myself, look up to. When I was first introduced to Star Wars it was so cool to see a strong woman who wasn’t a superhero. As a child
Read MoreThere has been a lot of talk about the Midnight Sons coming to the MCU. With supernatural horror-related characters like Blade and Moon Knight now in the MCU (and more to come soon), there is little doubt that they could meet up in a crossover down the line. Based on the comics, this crossover is probably going to be the Midnight
Read MoreMy dearest esteemed reader, it is my utmost privilege to present for your consideration the reading guide for the Land Where Time Stands Still and the inhabitants thereof. I am sharing it below in the hope that you might read onward and in doing so, these epic tales of love, survival, and vengeance may sate your savage sensations. That is to
Read MoreHola, ¿que tal? Welcome to the Blue Beetle comics reading guide! With the live-action movie filming right now and set pics hitting the web as we speak, there has never been a better time to catch up on the history of DC Comics’ Blue Beetle. But which one!? In true DC fashion, the movie’s lead character Jaime Reyes is actually the
Read MoreHey you! Thanks for coming back for the modern She-Hulk comics reading guide! Jennifer Walters is one of the smartest, funniest, and strongest characters at Marvel. With a history as beloved as hers, the only way we could do her comics justice was with TWO reading guides! So check out our classic She-Hulk comics guide if you want to see how
Read MoreMeet one of Doctor Strange’s oldest allies, and take a look into the long and eventful history of the mistress of the Dark Dimension – Clea
Read MoreHello and welcome to the classic She-Hulk comics reading guide! If you’re interested in modern stories that might inspire the show (and feature Daredevil), then check out our modern She-Hulk reading guide! This article is the first place to start if you want to see how the green queen evolved from savage origins to sensational satire. Before jumping into the She-Hulk
Read MoreIt really feels like things are finally getting back to normal in the comic book world. We got a new Marvel movie in the “headliner” summer opening weekend spot for the first time in years, and as usual (before the pandemic) it coincided with Free Comic Book Day. Free Comic Book Day has been around for two decades now and is
Read MoreHaaahe, héehe, and welcome to the Echo comics reading guide! Maya Lopez is one of the strongest fighters in the Marvel universe. After being adopted by Kingpin, she spent years training to be an assassin. Because of her uncanny ability to perfectly imitate any physical action she sees, she eventually earned the name “Echo.” Although Maya is deaf, she is able
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