How To Read Comics: A Guide For New Readers

How To Read Comics: A Guide For New Readers | Sidetracked Comics

From superhero books to newspaper strips to manga, reading comics is a fun and rewarding hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. Yet given how long comic book icons such as Spider-Man and Batman have been around, it can be intimidating to try and dive into a series if you don’t know where to … Read more

Start Here: The Best Batman Comics For New Readers

Best Batman Comics For New Readers | Sidetracked Comics

With The Batman bringing the Dark Knight back to the big screen, now is a great time to discover the comic book stories behind the legendary caped crusader. But given that the character has been around for nearly 85 years, has been worked on by numerous creative teams, and has gone through a number of … Read more

Daredevil: The Man Without Fear Explained

What Makes Daredevil: The Man Without Fear So Good?

First introduced by Stan Lee and Bill Everett in 1964, Matt Murdock – AKA Daredevil, “the man without fear” – started out as your run-of-the-mill 1960s smart alec hero. Despite being a blind lawyer (a typically simple yet brilliant Stan Lee concept – justice is blind, y’see?), Daredevil lacked a reason for being. As the … Read more

Baron Zemo’s Thunderbolts Explained

Baron Zemo's Thunderbolts Explained | Sidetracked Comics

By late 1997, Marvel Comics needed some new superheroes. The Avengers and Fantastic Four had all seemingly died in battle during the Onslaught event, a company-wide crossover that had spiralled out of the X-Men comics. Of course, this being comics, no-one ever really dies – but Heroes Reborn is definitely an article for another day. … Read more

Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline (Updated for 2023)

Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline (Updated for 2021) | Sidetracked Comics

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become a juggernaut of pop culture since blasting off with Iron Man back in 2008. For comic book fans, this has been pure cinematic nirvana. Under the guidance of studio head Kevin Fiege, the gigantic film-and-TV-series has made global stars out of characters such as the Avengers, the Guardians … Read more