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Our 2017 Road Trip, Part 24: The Pop Station
Mr. King and Mr. McDonald are pleased to make your acquaintance. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Every year since 1999 my wife Anne and I have taken a trip to a different part of the United...
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Yes, There Are Scenes During AND After the “Justice League” End Credits
An optimistic Wonder Woman is already scouting locations for the Hall of Justice. Midlife Crisis Crossover calls Justice League “Not Remotely the Worst Film of the Year!” I mean, y’all do remember 2017...
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My 2017 in Books and Graphic Novels, Part 1 of 2
39 of this year’s 51 books read. My MIA selections were borrowed. As a getaway from online political wartime, Anne and I found ourselves looking to the library for leisure a bit more often this year....
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My 2017 in Books and Graphic Novels, Part 2 of 2
Library trip, 9/2/2017. Also, two of my favorite books of the year. Time again for the annual entry in which I remind myself how much I like reading things besides monthly comics, magazines, and...
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Comics Update: My Current Lineup and 2017 Pros & Cons
All my 2017 singles divided and alphabetized from A to X but skipping V. [WARNING: This entry turned out several leagues beyond epic-length and may be the wordiest entry in MCC history, but I wanted it...
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Indiana Comic Con 2018 Photos, Part 1 of 3: Cosplay!
Kylo Ren and friends were the last cosplayers we met at the end of the day, but they’re first in line for our two cosplay galleries. It’s that time again! This weekend my wife Anne and I attended the...
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Indiana Comic Con 2018 Photos, Part 2 of 3: More Cosplay!
Happy Easter from MCC and the Easter Boba! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This weekend my wife Anne and I attended the fifth annual Indiana Comic Con at the Indiana...
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Indiana Comic Con 2018 Photos, Part 3 of 3: Who We Met and What We Did
David Harbour, a.k.a. Chief Hopper from Netflix’s Stranger Things, getting more than he bargained for in his big weekend. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This weekend my...
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C2E2 2018 Photos, Part 2: Marvel Cosplay!
Kate Bishop a.k.a. Hawkeye, and Samurai Iron Man! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The ninth annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Exposition (“C2E2″) just wrapped another...
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C2E2 2018 Photos, Part 3: More Cosplay!
Jedi Retiree Luke Skywalker swigging green milk, a nutritious part of every space breakfast. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The ninth annual Chicago Comic and...
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C2E2 2018 Photos, Part 4: Last Call for Cosplay!
Princess Lolly from Candy Land, the classic board game that taught us kids all about colors and sugar. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The ninth annual Chicago Comic and...
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C2E2 2018 Photos, Part 5 of 7: Comics Creators Cavalcade
This year’s new C2E2 reading pile. Part one. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The ninth annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Exposition (“C2E2″) just wrapped another...
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C2E2 2018 Photos, Part 7 of 7: Random Acts of Pop Culture
We don’t play Cards Against Humanity, but their advertising is always the best. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The ninth annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Exposition...
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Happy Free Comic Book Day 2018!
One-third of this year’s FCBD reading pile. It’s that time of year again! Today marked the seventeenth Free Comic Book Day, that annual celebration when comic shops nationwide offer no-strings-attached...
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My Free Comic Book Day 2018 Results: The Best and the Least Best
A boy and his toys go to war. From Maxwell’s Demons #1, art by Vittori Astone. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: on May 5th I once again had the pleasure of once again observing Free Comic Book...
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R.I.P. Geppi Museum: A 2017 Road Trip Epilogue
Once upon a time, this dead author was the gateway to a crimefighter’s lair. Who knows where he’s headed next. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Every year since 1999 my wife Anne and I have...
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My Favorite Steve Ditko Comic, According to Me at Age 7
If you only know Steve Ditko from Spider-Man movie credits, there’s a lot you don’t know. Comic book fans are in mourning tonight over the news that legendary artist Steve Ditko was discovered dead in...
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Wizard World Chicago 2018 Photos, Part 1 of 6: Marvel and DC Cosplay!
Doctor Octopus is ready for battle, as is the brand new carpeting in the Stephens Center lobby! It’s that time again! This weekend my wife and I made another journey up to Wizard World Chicago in...
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Wizard World Chicago 2018 Photos, Part 2 of 6: Movie Cosplay!
Costume Contest winners, Group/Duo division: various ghosts from the cast of Beetlejuice, including Michael Keaton and Alec Baldwin! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This...
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Wizard World Chicago 2018 Photos, Part 3 of 6: Last Call for Cosplay!
Yutaro Katori from The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird. Or if you’re on Twitter a lot, the “IS THIS A PIGEON?” meme, live and in 3-D! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This...
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