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Historian of comic books and superhero media | Enquiries: owenlikescomics@gmail.com

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Founder Mike Richardson exits Dark Horse after 40Β years After 40 years, Dark Horse founder and CEO Mike Richardson has exited the company, reportedly in a move to "modernize and strengthen" the company

Founder Mike Richardson exits Dark Horse after 40 years

04.03.2026 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 38
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New Episode!

Come celebrate the finale of our Batman by Grant Morrison coverage wherever you get your podcasts!

open.spotify.com/episode/3wk2...

04.03.2026 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
How THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS Changed Comics Forever
YouTube video by Owen Likes Comics How THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS Changed Comics Forever

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF7g...

04.03.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨

HOW THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS CHANGED COMICS FOREVER

Explaining the history of The Dark Knight Returns, how Frank Miller revolutionised Batman and why it remains so significant.

Featuring special guests Matt Fraction, Chip Zdarsky & Grant Morrison!

LINK BELOW πŸ‘‡

04.03.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Why Marvel RUINED Mark Waid’s Fantastic Four
YouTube video by Owen Likes Comics Why Marvel RUINED Mark Waid’s Fantastic Four

Given another project I have in the works, this could be a trilogy of videos examining some of the highs and lows of Jemas' tenure as Marvel's publisher.

The first of these is my recent video on Mark Waid's Fantastic Four, which you can watch here.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocF3...

04.03.2026 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie says that he just wants it to stop ALT: a man in a suit and tie says that he just wants it to stop

I didn't expect that a running theme of my videos in 2026 would be "Bill Jemas' wildest decisions at Marvel", but here I am... writing a new video about another Jemas fiasco.

04.03.2026 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 EARLY ACCESS 🚨

HOW THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS CHANGED COMICS FOREVER

My new video is now available to watch on Patreon! If you'd like early access to new videos, consider supporting me for just Β£1 per month.

WATCH NOW ▢️ www.patreon.com/posts/152070...

02.03.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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In honor of today being FOC for the first issue of our new run, THE FLASH 31, the folks at DC gave me the all clear to share some images pulled from my original design sheet.

@ryannorth.ca and I hope you take the ride with us! Tell you your local comic shop to reserve a copy for you today!

02.03.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 305    πŸ” 86    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 11

the Draper giveth, the Draper taketh away

02.03.2026 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I also blame @comicskirby.bsky.social for convincing me to re-read The Golden Child a while back, because that definitely sparked some ideas.

02.03.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The worst part about me working on this video for the last two months is that it's given me an urge to make a follow-up video covering all of Miller's Dark Knight sequel books...

02.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

This will be out on YouTube this Thursday. It's a near-40-minute deep dive into all things TDKR, its legacy, and its impact on both Batman and superhero comics.

It also features THREE special guests, all of whom are notable Batman writers themselves!

bsky.app/profile/owen...

02.03.2026 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 EARLY ACCESS 🚨

HOW THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS CHANGED COMICS FOREVER

My new video is now available to watch on Patreon! If you'd like early access to new videos, consider supporting me for just Β£1 per month.

WATCH NOW ▢️ www.patreon.com/posts/152070...

02.03.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Marvel comic book artist Jacopo Camagni, known for S.W.O.R.D., Vision And Scarlet Witch, Generation X-23 and Nomen Omen died this morning at the age of 48 #RIP Marvel Comics artist Jacopo Camagni, known for Vision And Scarlet Witch, Generation X-23 and Nomen Omen died this morning at the age of 48

Marvel comic book artist Jacopo Camagni, known for S.W.O.R.D., Vision And Scarlet Witch, Generation X-23 and Nomen Omen died this morning at the age of 48 #RIP

01.03.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 133    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 38
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Owen Likes Comics Owen Likes Comics explores the fascinating history of comic books and superheroes. Through deep-dive video essays on Marvel and DC Comics, creator interviews and full story retrospectives, I examine ...

youtube.com/owenlikescomics

28.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming next week.

β€œI’m dying… but I can’t die. I’m not finished yet. And you’re not finished with me.”

28.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

this feels like a story tailor-made for me, can't wait!

24.02.2026 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was hoping to get it done and out this week, but I didn't want to rush through the last chapter of the script, and I've also been feeling quite fatigued and ill recently.

Thanks for understanding and I hope you'll enjoy it once it's out!

23.02.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just a quick update to say my next video on The Dark Knight Returns will be coming out next week!

I’ve been unwell the last few days (and also wanted to spend more time finishing the script), so it’ll be out on Wednesday 4 March (with early access for Patrons on Monday 2 March).

23.02.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Burnham's Batman work is so underrated. He brought so much to Inc. that made it feel stylistically and tonally distinct from the rest of Morrison's run

23.02.2026 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of McDuffie

A photo of McDuffie

Four characters from the Milestone universe: Icon, Rocket, Static, and Hardware.

Four characters from the Milestone universe: Icon, Rocket, Static, and Hardware.

The characters of Justice League Unlimited.

The characters of Justice League Unlimited.

Two issues of Damage Control written by McDuffie.

Two issues of Damage Control written by McDuffie.

Today is the birthday of writer, producer, and editor Dwayne McDuffie (Feb. 20, 1962-Feb. 21, 2011). #BlackHistoryMonth

20.02.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1233    πŸ” 512    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 71
Gwen Stacy is Not Real
YouTube video by Every Spider-Man Ever Gwen Stacy is Not Real

Out Now: An examination of our current desire to see fictional people as real and see conflict within story as harmful, and why that's a bad thing.

Or why it's okay for the Green Goblin to teach Spider-Gwen how to fight some future threat.

youtu.be/uZwaUtFcRlk

19.02.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Our email is officially open for your questions concerning Batman by Grant Morrison omnibus 3!

thecomicscollective@gmail.com

19.02.2026 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Out today at a comic shoppe near you: FANTASTIC FOUR #8!

18.02.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

I make a vocal cameo in this one, playing Spidey-fan-favourite Joe Quesada.

Fun fact: I provided Owen with three different variations of the quote and I'm pretty sure he went with the harsher-toned one.

18.02.2026 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How Matt Fraction is Revitalising BATMAN [Interview]
YouTube video by Owen Likes More Comics How Matt Fraction is Revitalising BATMAN [Interview]

Out now on YouTube!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJCr...

18.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How Matt Fraction is Revitalising BATMAN [Interview]
YouTube video by Owen Likes More Comics How Matt Fraction is Revitalising BATMAN [Interview]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJCr...

18.02.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨

HOW MATT FRACTION IS REVITALISING BATMAN [INTERVIEW]

Matt Fraction joins me to discuss all things Batman, the origins of his run and his vision for the future of DC's Dark Knight.

πŸ‘‡Β LINK IN REPLIES πŸ‘‡

18.02.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Owen Likes Comics Owen Likes Comics explores the fascinating history of comic books and superheroes. Through deep-dive video essays on Marvel and DC Comics, creator interviews and full story retrospectives, I examine ...

youtube.com/owenlikescomics

18.02.2026 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Since I teased it on Twitter yesterday, here's a snippet of my chat with Grant Morrison about The Dark Knight Returns.

This is taken from my upcoming video celebrating TDKR's 40th anniversary (featuring Morrison and several other special guests). Subscribe below so you don't miss it!

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