Mark Waid and Dan Mora deliver a thrilling Justice League run. I was so hooked I read all 4 issues back‑to‑back. Here’s why this “unlimited” version of the JLA has me excited for the long haul.
I was surprisingly pleased by Justice League Unlimited — so pleased that I read all 4 issues in one go.
Mark Waid is fleshing out every single page with amazing interactions between each superhero and plot lines that keep you on the edge of your seat. It seems there’s an unlimited number of superheroes who are part of this JLA, and as long as the writing stays this strong, I’m here for the long haul.
And Dan Mora’s art? A feast for the eyes. I’m loving every detail he draws. I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen his art, and I’m thoroughly impressed.
I can’t wait to find out who the villains are working behind the scenes — and who else will be featured in this new unlimited version of the Justice League.
Having a busy schedule does not give me the time to enjoy one of my favourite things, going through my comic book collection.
I miss having the time to just pick up a stack of comics, rereading them and reorganizing them. Each time I would notice something different and interesting, a new perspective of the story and the art .
I had the chance to meet Spyros several years ago. I found that his love for comics was great but also his knowledge of heroes, publications and artists was enormous.
Up to today he still maintains his love for comics and I thank him for wanting to share it with us by answering the following six questions.
How did your love for comics begin?
From a very young age before I barely started reading properly I was fascinated by the small images which contained colorful drawings and I tried to copy them myself on paper. I started with Lucky Luke, Popeye, Mickey Mouse and later on with my first superheroes, Spider-Man, Superman and more.
What is it that makes you want to read comic books till this day?
With comics I feel that I escape from a difficult and petty reality. I travel with them to places I have never visited, even to other planets, eras, realities. I feel the magic in the fact that the comic book heroes stay forever young and unchanged … This is something I admire and envy of the comic book heroes. I wish I was like them and remain unchanged through the ages (I would read even more comics hehe)
Do you have a large collection of comic books?
I have a lot of comics, thousands upon thousands of Greek, American comics and Japanese manga. The biggest problem now is that the space to storage them does not exist and Im not talking about the storage space in one house but in two! But I am not going to stop collecting! Unless I build a vault like Scrooge Mac Duck and likewise take a dive!!
Is there a comic book title or an issue that up to now still remains your favourite?
I have plenty from Peter David’s run on the Hulk, Chris Claremont’s on X-Men and Frank Miller’s on Daredevil to Osamu Tezuka’s series – Astro Boy, Phoenix, Black Jack – and the amazing Thorgal and XIII by Van Hamme, Rosinski, Vance and much more.
with Peter David
with John Higgins
Which is a favourite phrase from a comic book character that you like to use?
Hulk/Banner’s “Don’t Make me angry…You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry… ”
Would you suggest to others to read comic books and why?
Of course because comics are the most beautiful art. Comics are love, they are an eternal love, they are a way of life. They combine together arts like painting, drawing, cinema and literature. And it is the best escape from everyday life. Through my blog Comicmaniacs I continuously suggest good comics that everyone should check out!
Thank you very much Spyros for your wonderful answers, it was nice to know about you and your love for comics!
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