I'm not just the Newsarama founder and editor-in-chief, I'm also a reader. And that reference is just a little bit older than the beginning of my Newsarama journey. I founded what would become the comic book news site in 1996, and except for a brief sojourn at Marvel Comics as its marketing and communications manager in 2003, I've been writing about new comic book titles, creative changes, and occasionally offering my perspective on important industry events and developments for the 25 years since. Despite many changes to Newsarama, my passion for the medium of comic books and the characters makes the last quarter-century (it's crazy to see that in writing) time spent doing what I love most.
Latest articles by Michael Doran

First look - George R.R. Martin's Marvel Comics superhero epic Wild Cards
By Michael Doran published
News Long-time Marvel Comics fan George R.R. Martin returns to the publisher in July

Marvel reveals Voices: Pride trailer on eve of the anthology's release
By Michael Doran published
News Marvel and Star Wars celebrate their LGBTQI+ characters and creators in June

Dark Crisis kicks into gear in The Flash #783 and Dark Crisis: Young Justice #1 preview
By Michael Doran published
news The Flash family tries to find Barry and Connor Kent tries to find a place and a purpose

DC's new Shazam! returns home in September
By Michael Doran published
News Mary Marvel deals with her new duties in The New Champion of Shazam! #2

Kraven vs. Omega Red on Krakoa in X-Force's 'The Hunt for X' in September
By Michael Doran published
News The Spider-Man supervillain finds his way into the Avengers-X-Men-Eternals conflict

Superman returns to Earth in September to kick off a "new era"
By Michael Doran published
News Father and son Supermen will crossover for three months in 'Kal-El Returns'

Harley Quinn turns 30 and DC celebrates in September
By Michael Doran published
News The Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special celebrates the supporting animated TV character turned pop culture icon

Jean Grey, Iron Man, and Ajak steal the Judgment Day spotlight between the final two issues
By Michael Doran published
News A series of one-shot specials bridges AXE: Judgment Day #5 and #6

Meet Black Widow 2099
By Michael Doran published
News Black Widow 2099's origin and identity are revealed in Spider-Man 2099: Exodus #4

Penguin Random House becomes Marvel's exclusive book market distributor in 2023
By Michael Doran published
News Marvel's relationship with comic book shops and now the book market is evolving as its relationship with Penguin Random House expands

X-Men Hellfire Gala 2022 preview - Moira as Mary Jane and a classified character crash the party
By Michael Doran published
News July's X-Men Hellfire Gala special looks to radically transform the Marvel Universe - here's a first look at some of the action

Doctor Light emerges as a key figure for the DCU as Dark Crisis expands
By Michael Doran published
News DC has revealed two new Dark Crisis specials and two new monthly series tie-in issues

Explore the gothic horror realm of Dungeons & Dragons in Ravenloft - Orphan of Agony Isle
By Michael Doran published
feature Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft - Orphan of Agony Isle delves into gothic horror along with classic fantasy this June

"The [dead] Justice League are coming back," says Nightwing
By Michael Doran published
News DC continues to sow the seeds of doubt in Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis

What the hell is a Batman / Superman fusion?
By Michael Doran published
news We've got questions about DC's mysterious Batman/Superman: World's Finest #4 variant cover by Dan Mora

Spider-Man babysits, Thor & Jane are married, and Matt Murdock is dead
By Michael Doran published
News It's an intriguing trio of previews for May 25's Amazing Spider-Man #2, Avengers #56, and Devil's Reign: Omega #1

Joshua Williamson exits Robin in August
By Michael Doran published
news Robin needs a new writer in September. Will Mark Waid's Batman vs. Robin factor into that at all?

Batman, Nubia, Supergirl, Nightwing, and more ditch capes for swimsuits in August
By Michael Doran published
news Swimsuit variant covers have DC superheroes coolin' off at the end of summer

August's Flash #785 might hold the key to Dark Crisis
By Michael Doran published
News The 'Search for Barry Allen' storyline could be the blueprint for the return of the dead Justice League

Grifter and the Resistance are back in August's Flashpoint Beyond #4
By Michael Doran published
News Plus check out Mitch Gerards' new main cover

Red Hood and Kyle Rayner are transformed in Worlds Without a Justice League - Green Lantern
By Michael Doran published
News The latest Dark Crisis special reimagines John Stewart, Jason, and Kyle in a story that might be more real than DC is letting on

The Avengers raise a glass to George Pérez in a touching personal tribute
By Michael Doran published
News Avengers #55 features a special nod to the late creative legend ... BY the creative legend

All-star tribute to the late George Pérez to be published in all DC June titles
By Michael Doran published
News DC and a who's who of comic book artists honor the definitive DC and Marvel superhero artist
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