Reviews are cycled between several main retrospectives. This is what is currently scheduled for them, and what is being considered for future retrospectives. Outside of these there may be occasional divergences into other stories, if it’s a Patreon request or if I feel like it.
And then there’s Random Thoughts that could be just about anything.
CURRENT RETROSPECTIVES
LEGION RETROSPECTIVE
Currently going through the Five Years Later era
This will be covered slightly differently from the other eras, as detailed.
We are also going through the Legion adaptations, but keep in mind this will be on a more irregular schedule.
Only after the end of the 5YL era I will be looking at, in order:
1) The Reboot era
2) The so-called “Threeboot” era
3) The so-called “Retroboot” era
That’s enough material from QUITE a while. I don’t think I’ll cover the Bendis era until the Legion gets rebooted again, which… being the Legion, it will probably happen.
LEGION APOCRYPHA
It has gone through the apocrypha linked to the pre-1989 Legion. Apocrypha related to the Reboot and others will follow once I get to the reboot.
The comic book that continues the adventures in the Smallville universe follow after I’ve done the Legion episode of the TV series.
DOCTOR DOOM RETROSPECTIVE
Currently going through the 2010s.
Once I reach the 2020s, the retrospective will have caught up with the start of my reviews. I will still continue the reviews, but with a slightly different focus. Stories will be included if:
A) any of the main counters are affected
B) it’s probably going to have a lasting impact
C) I have something in particular to say about the story
I might have a look at apocryphal stories that are not yet covered in the What If section.
Both Doom 2099 and “Spidey Super Stories” will definitely happen at some point, but nothing is scheduled yet.
I definitely won’t do a deep dive into the adaptations because there’s just too many!
HERO ORIGINS
Going through the Golden Age superheroes first. I will cover as many heroes as I can, important or forgotten, until the very least the 80s. Then we’ll see.
ETERNALS AND NEW GODS
The retrospective will cover both the Eternals run by Jack Kirby and his Fourth World series, focusing mostly on New Gods, with a quick look at Forever People and Mister Miracle. My goal is to compare and contrast two universes that have a lot in common but a lot more differences.
FAMOUS SUPERMANS STORIES
This will cover stories that are either famous, historically significant, or incredibly dumb.
I will likely spend the vast majority of the retrospective in the Golden Age, but the cut-off date is Crisis On Infinite Earths.
FINISHED RETROSPECTIVES
Strange Tales , Metal Men , Dazzler and Doom Patrol are completed for good.
Supergirl , Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane receive updates if they show up in an important role in someone else’s story.
Secret Wars is currently on hiatus until the Doctor Doom retrospective reaches 2015.
Villain origins might get updated sporadically with if I have a villain to add, most likely in the Golden or Silver Age.
World’s Finest is done; I may review an issue I skipped if I see a reference to something worth reviewing.
DIAL H FOR HERO is done, but it will be briefly referenced in the Legion retrospective once the H-Dial shows up there.
FUTURE RETROSPECTIVES
Retrospectives currently planned:
-A deep dive in the Kanigher era of Wonder Woman.
No precise plans for it, but I will also have to look at the awful 50s Batman stories that went full sci-fi. This will be at some point after other retrospectives are done.