One Horrifying Moment | Do You Dare Turn the Page? Mikayla J. Laird 2020-10-28 | One Horrifying Moment Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ7bdAZiniF8bwRWFJEW7laUU5TjqcF-KWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com#Batman #Halloween #OneHorrifyingMoment
Part of the Journey is the End: The Conclusion of Myth in the MCU and the legacy of RDJ.’s Iron Man. Mikayla J. Laird 2023-10-06 | Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.comRecorded live at the Superhero Project 7th Annual Conference. August 2023
Random text-to-speech glitch while writing. Mikayla J. Laird 2023-08-11 | I have no idea why this happened, why it only affects this specific portion talking about Mikkonen and Kukkonen, but it's 4am and I found it funny. Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
There are NO Superheroes - Marshal Law Mikayla J. Laird 2023-06-26 | Marshal Law (1987) Pat Mills and Kevin O'NeilWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Superhero Comics and the Meta-Narrative Mikayla J. Laird 2023-06-22 | Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.comSources: Busiek, K. & Perez, G. (2004) JLA/Avengers. DC Comics/Marvel Comics: Burbank/New York.Cook, R. (2012) Why Comics are not Films: Metacomics and Medium-Specific conventions. The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Approach. Wiley-Blackwell: London.Cook, R. (2017) Metacomics. The Routledge Companion to Comics. Routledge: London.Igne, M. T. (1995) Anything Can Happen in a Comic Book: Centennial Reflections on an American Art Form. University Press of Mississippi: Jackson.Jones, M. (2005) Reflexivity in Comic Art. International Journal of Comic Art. Vol. 7 (1): Pg 270-286.King, T. & Gerads, M. (2017-2019) Mister Miracle. DC Comics: Burbank. Morrison, G. & Thruog, C. (1990) Animal Man #26: Deus Ex Machina. DC Comics: Burbank.Morrison, G. & Quitely, F. (2005-2008) All-Star Superman. DC Comics: Burbank.Ohba, T. & Obata, T. (2008-2012) Bakuman. Shueisha: Tokyo.Owen Likes Comics (2020) ALL-STAR SUPERMAN – A Modern Masterpiece. [ONLINE] YouTube. May 7th. Available from: youtube.com/watch?v=lImMy5jqeqk [Last Accessed: 06/06/2023].Owen Likes Comics (2021) MISTER MIRACLE – A Love Letter to Jack Kirby (Documentary). [ONLINE] YouTube. June 24th. Available from: youtube.com/watch?v=_Z8XuwIHbbk&t=912s [Last Accessed: 06/06/2023].Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. (2023) Film. Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, & Justin K. Thompson. [4K] Sony Pictures Animation: USA.The Superhero Project (2023) YouTube’s Passion for Superheroes ft. Comic Drake and Owen Likes Comics | Superhero Project Podcast. [Online] YouTube. June 5th. Available from: youtube.com/watch?v=wBojZ-XaCmo [Last Accessed: 06/06/2023].Waugh, P. (1984) Metafiction: The Theory and Practice of Self-Conscious Fiction. Routledge: London.
Reboot, Reprint, and DC Comics || Research Paper Mikayla J. Laird 2022-09-16 | Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.comPresented as part of the Superhero Project's 6th Global Conference.Sources:- Augustyn, B. & Mignola, M. (1989) Gotham by Gaslight. DC Comics: Burbank.- Broome, J. & Infantino, C. (2005) Showcase Presents: Green Lantern #1. DC Comics: Burbank.- Broome, J. & Kane, G. (1965) Green Lantern #40: Secret Origin of the Guardians! DC Comics: Burbank.- Byrne, J., Aparo, J. & Decarlo, M. (1992) Batman: The Many Deaths of Batman. DC Comics: Burbank.- Dauber, J. (2022) American Comics: A History. WW. Norton & Co.: New York.- Darius, J. (2015) Classics on Infinite Earths: The Justice League and DC Crossover Canon. Sequart Research & Literacy Organization: Illinois. - Finger, B. & Swan, C. (1961) Action Comics #277: The Conquest of Superman / The Battle of the Super-Pets. DC Comics: Burbank.- Fitzsimmons, J. (2013) Romantic and Contemporary Poetry: Readings. Romantic and Contemporary Poetry. Chicago University Press: Illinoi. - Friedman, S. (1991) Weavings: Intertextuality and the (re)birth of the author. Influence and Intertextuality in Literary History. Pp.146-180. University of Wisconsin Press: Madison.- Fox, G. & Infantino, C. (1961) The Flash #123: The Flash of Two Worlds. DC Comics: Burbank.- Fox, G. & Sekowsky, M. (1963) Justice League of America #21: Crisis on Earth One! DC Comics: Burbank. - Friedenthal, A. (2019) The World of DC Comics. Routledge: New York.- Gray, J. (2006) Watching with The Simpsons: Television, Parody, and Intertextuality. Taylor & Francis: New York.- Ivanic, R. (1998) Writing and Identity: The Discoursal Construction of Identity in Academic. John Benjamin’s Publishing Co: Amsterdam.- Jenkins, H. (2015) Archival, Ephemeral, and Residual: The Functions of Earth Comics in Art Spiegelman’s In the Shadow of No Towers. From Comic Strips to Graphic Novels: Contributions to the Theory and History of Graphic Narrative. Pg 301-324. De Gruyter: Germany.- Johns, G. & Jimenez, P. (2006) Infinite Crisis. DC Comics: Burbank.- Jurgens, D. & Ordway, J. (1994) Zero Hour: Crisis in Time. DC Comics: Burbank.- Kristeva, J. (1980) Desire in Language: A Semiotic Approach to Literature and Art. Columbia UP: New York.- Laird, M. (2017) Laughing in the Face of the Original: Does the Intertextual Nature of the Parody Genre Effect how we see an Original Text? [Online] Academia.edu. Available from: https://www.academia.edu/80954088/Laughing_in_the_face_of_the_Original_Does_the_intertextual_nature_of_the_parody_genre_effect_how_we_see_an_original_text [Last Accessed: 07/08/2022]- Meltzer, B. & Morales, R. (2004) Identity Crisis. DC Comics: Burbank.- Miller, F. (1986) Dark Knight Returns. DC Comics: Burbank. - Miller, F. & Mazzucchelli, D. (1987) Batman: Year One. DC Comics: Burbank.- Morrison, G. & Truog, C. (1988-1990) Animal Man. DC Comics: Burbank.- Morrison, G. & Truog, C. (1990) Animal Man #24: Purification Day. DC Comics: Burbank.- Proctor, W. (2019) Reboots and Retroactive Continuity. The Routledge Companion to Imaginary Worlds. Pg 224-235. Routledge: New York.- Seigel, J. & Shuster, J. (1938) Action Comics #1. DC Comics: Burbank.- Simonson, L. & Bogdanove, J. (1994) Superman: The Man of Steel #37: Countdown to Zero. DC Comics: Burbank.- Starlin, J. & Aparo, J. (1994) Batman: Ten Nights of the Beast. DC Comics: Burbank.- Starlin, J. & Aparo, J. (1988) Batman: A Death in the Family. DC Comics: Burbank.- Starlin, J. & Wrightson, B. (1988) Batman: The Cult. DC Comics: Burbank.- Stein, D. (2021) Authorizing Superhero Comics: On the Evolution of a Popular Serial Genre. Ohio State University Press: Ohio.- Tucker, R. (2017) Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC. Sphere: London.- Waid, M. & Ross, A. (1996) Kingdom Come. DC Comics: Burbank.- Wolfman, M. & Jurgens, D. (2006) Infinite Crisis Secret Files and Origins 2006. DC Comics: Burbank.- Wolfman, M. & Perez. G. (1986) Crisis on Infinite Earths. DC Comics: Burbank.
Comic Scholars Podcast Ep 1: The Context Around Crisis on Infinite Earths Mikayla J. Laird 2022-06-20 | A Podcast dedicated to the Academic Context and Discorse of Superhero Comics.Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
A Very Brief History of Comics - The Golden Age Mikayla J. Laird 2022-06-03 | Sources:Barnes, A. (1937) The Dandy #1. DC Thomson: Dundee.Christie, A. (1934) Murder on the Orient Express. Collins Crime Club: London.Doyle, A. C. (1887) A Study in Scarlet. Ward Lock & Co.: London.Herge (1930) The Adventures of Tin Tin: In The Land of the Soviets. Le Petit Vingtieme: France.Howe, S. (2013) Marvel Comics: The Untold Story. Harper Perennial: New York.McCarthy, H. (2009) The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga. Illex: London.Miklos, V. (2014) Why Does This Comic Book Hero Appear On So Many New Guinea War Shields? [ONLINE] Gizmodo. Available From: Why Does This Comic Book Hero Appear On So Many New Guinea War Shields? (gizmodo.com) [Last Accessed: 27/01/2022]Moonie, G. (1938) The Beano #1. DC Thomson: Dundee.Mrs Matthews (2010) The Ghost Who Walks. [ONLINE] April 26th. Mrs Matthews – Art Teacher. Available From: Mrs Matthews-Art Teacher: The ghost who walks. [Last Accessed: 27/10/2022]Nerdsync (2015) Why is THE PHANTOM Painted On Tribal Art?!? || Comic Misconceptions || Nerdsync. [ONLINE] YouTube. December 2nd. Available from: youtube.com/watch?v=VnYZgX_PpyE [Last Accessed: 27/01/2022]Potts, N. (2013) Highland Shields 1. [ONLINE] Nathan Potts. Available From: Nathan Potts - Oceanic Art (free.fr) [Last Accessed:27/01/2022]Sabin, R. (1996) Comics, Comix & Graphic Novels: A History of Comic Art. Phaidon Press: London.Schodt, F. L. (2007) The Astro Boy Essays: Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom and the Manga/Anime Revolution. Stone Bridge Press: New York.Seigel, J. & Shuster, J. (1933) Reign of the Superman. Seigel, J. & Shuster, J. (1938) Action Comics #1. DC Comics: Burbank.Tucker, R. (2017) Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50 Year Battle Between Marvel and DC. Sphere: London.Work of Fiction (2012) His Totem is The Phantom. [ONLINE] May 19th. Work of Fiction.com. Available from: http://christopherjohnstone.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-totem-is-phantom.html [Last Accessed: 27/01/2022]Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
How Do They Move So Fast? Indexical Lines and Polymorphic Imagery in Superhero Comics - AHCC 2021 Mikayla J. Laird 2021-09-27 | Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
THE ONE WHO FELL - Superman #30 - #32 (2021) Mikayla J. Laird 2021-09-08 | A fantastic three issue story that should not be passed up.Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson,Art by Scott GodlewskiWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Time and The Act of Drawing - Justice League Dark #22 Mikayla J. Laird 2021-06-15 | Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Why Comic Book Dialogue is Slowly Driving Me Crazy. Mikayla J. Laird 2021-05-20 | Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Time in Comics Vs Time in Games - Quick Thought Mikayla J. Laird 2021-02-23 | Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
[STREAM] Playing Fire Emblem: Three Houses (On MADDENING!) Part 1 Mikayla J. Laird 2021-01-16 | Playing Fire Emblem: Three Houses on Maddening Mode, because why not.Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Why you SHOULD Actually READ Comics! Mikayla J. Laird 2020-12-21 | Reading comics is deeply important if you want to get the most out of a character. It's a medium with techniques and features that can not be replicated in any other medium. But above all, it allows for the reader to have a personal connection with some of these stories. None more so encapsulates this idea for me, than Jason Todd. The Second Robin.#Batman #JasonTodd #RedHood #DCComics #Robin #DCRebirth #ComicsWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Has Alan Moores Comic Work Become Mythology? Mikayla J. Laird 2020-11-14 | #ComicBook #AlanMoore #ComicsAlan Moore once refered to Dark Knight Returns as tbe 'closure of myth' for Batman. Could his comic work now be considered the same? Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
What You Reading For? #3 - Swamp Thing, Justice League and Ramblings Thanks to Fireworks Mikayla J. Laird 2020-11-10 | #DCComics #SwampThing #JusticeLeagueI guess fireworks do have a good use. Wish they would stop sometime soon at least!- Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Vol. 1-3- Justice League by Scott Snyder Vol. 1website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
What You Reading For? #2 - Death Metal, Mythology, Arkham Knight, Flash Forward + UPDATE Mikayla J. Laird 2020-10-23 | Research Talk!!: youtube.com/watch?v=JFv6vJ2Q4QE&t=862s- Death Metal, - Flash Forward, - Detective Comics: Mythology- Detective Comics: Arkham KnightWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com#DCComics #PhD #Batman #Superman
What You Reading For? #1 - Doomsday Clock, Superman, Batman Damned and MORE!!! Mikayla J. Laird 2020-06-19 | Yes, it's a Bill Hicks reference.- Doomsday Clock,- Superman Smashes the Klan- Superman: Up in the SKy- Batman Damned,- Batman: The Dark Prince Charming,#DCComics #Batman #SupermanWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Test Editing Mikayla J. Laird 2020-06-04 | Trying out something here. Bear with me.Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
New 52 Superman and the Importance of Closure in Narrative and Myth - At Home Comic Con Presentation Mikayla J. Laird 2020-04-20 | At Home Comic Con was an amazing experience to work on. Some amazing friends, both old and new. This is an excerpt from the Comics Academia panel I was on. I'm debating uploading the first panel I was on (Nerdsync Real History), but that's more approrpiate for Scott's Channel. Please do go support my collaborators here. They were a dream to work with, and such fun to chat to off camera.At Home Comic Con: youtube.com/channel/UC4_Hp-8fWfo3UvFEe9zk2-gThe Imaginary Axis: youtube.com/channel/UCKhvrZFbsNN_1tFN-X3iENgNu Comics: youtube.com/channel/UCwi9AaC5mnS1n65SSHRrBZAComic Tropes: youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg#Superman #AtHomeCon #AcademiaFull script is available on my blog.Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
At Home Comic Con! Simulcast Stream - Comic Academia Mikayla J. Laird 2020-04-18 | • How to Donate: https://tiltify.com/@athomecomiccon/a... • Twitch: twitch.tv/AtHomeComicCon• Twitter: twitter.com/AtHomeComicCon#HopeFromHome #CharityThe Imaginary Axis: youtube.com/user/AskSupSciNu Comics: youtube.com/channel/UCwi9AaC5mnS1n65SSHRrBZAComic Tropes: youtube.com/user/skunkape
At Home Comic Con! Simulcast Stream - Nerdsync Panel Mikayla J. Laird 2020-04-18 | • How to Donate: https://tiltify.com/@athomecomiccon/a... • Twitch: twitch.tv/AtHomeComicCon• Twitter: twitter.com/AtHomeComicCon#HopeFromHome #CharityNerdsync: youtube.com/user/NerdSyncProductionsFancy Teeth: youtube.com/channel/UChVvahainFPUJD5wSqhD1EgOwen Likes Comics: youtube.com/channel/UCt5vXzi4-_puVb6H6AL4Fyw
April 18th - At Home Comic Con!! You Havent seen Anything Like This Before... Mikayla J. Laird 2020-04-08 | youtube.com/channel/UC4_Hp-8fWfo3UvFEe9zk2-gTwitter: @AtHomeComicCon#AtHomeComicCon #HopeFromHomeWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Bonus Video - Naming the Gutter Mikayla J. Laird 2020-03-30 | Following the work of Neil Cohn, let's explore the different names for how panels are placed on the page, and the patterns the gutters make. #makingcomics #comicsWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Final Fantasy IX and the importance of self-identification Mikayla J. Laird 2020-03-27 | Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
The Tragedy of Superboy-Prime Mikayla J. Laird 2019-12-23 | I know! The quality sucks...Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
How Time and Comic Panels are Connected Mikayla J. Laird 2019-07-05 | Special Thanks to:Nerdsync:youtube.com/channel/UCURz5rKDgt7YibUSageNhEw My Dumb Question: youtube.com/channel/UCIOiIA_XFjcYDeIhYH5Y7GAWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
One Marvelous Scene - You Came Back Mikayla J. Laird 2019-04-23 | Picking a scene felt impossible to begin with.But in my heart I knew, it had to be this one.#OneMarvelousSceneOne Marvelous Scene Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd7v7nQLQGwKQxfPtUPz6i1h3-JVxBx0DMy Dumb Question: youtube.com/channel/UCIOiIA_XFjcYDeIhYH5Y7GAWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills (1982) Mikayla J. Laird 2019-03-04 | LOOK! I'm talking about Marvel for once! Hurray!Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Dark Nights Metal - The Ultimate Collaboration Mikayla J. Laird 2019-02-23 | A quick take on last years must read event, Dark Knights Metal. A story by the all star team of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
The First Meeting of Batman and Superman! || Superman #76 Mikayla J. Laird 2019-01-18 | Sources:Anders, L. (2005) A Tale of Two Orphans: The Man of Steel vs. The Caped Crusader. The Man from Krypton: A Closer Look at Superman. Benbella Books Inc. Dallas, TX. Pp.69 -75.Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. (2016) Film. Directed by Zack Snyder. [Blu-Ray] Warner Bro. Studio: USA.Fox, G, et.al. (1941) All Star Comics #7: Justice Society of America $1,000,000 for War Orphans. DC Comics, New York: USA.Hamilton, W & Swan, C. (1952) Superman #76: The Mightiest Team in the World. DC Comics, New York: USA.Hatch, A. (2015) Batman and Superman: Comparing Two Iconic Superheroes. [Online] May 12th. The Artifice. Available From: the-artifice.com/batman-and-superman-comparing-two-iconic-superheroes Loeb, J. & Lee, J. (2003) Batman: Hush. DC Comics, New York: USA.Miller, F (1986) The Dark Knight Returns. DC Comics, New York: USASalmon, W. (2016) Every time Batman and Superman have met (for the first time) in the comics. [Online] March 8th. Games Radar. Available from: gamesradar.com/every-time-batman-and-superman-have-met-comicsWebsite: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Infinite Crisis Bonus Video - The Nightwing Situation Mikayla J. Laird 2019-01-10 | Well, I'm an idiot. And my head still hurts.Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Infinite Crisis (2006) - The Joys of Event Comics Mikayla J. Laird 2019-01-08 | I have had a headache for 4 days!Website: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com
Man of Steel by Brian Michael Bendis - A Missed Opportunity Mikayla J. Laird 2019-01-02 | I finally got around to reading The Man of Steel by Brian Michael Bendis, and I'm not too happy with it. As you can tell.If I may, can I recommend you check out Superman For All Seasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, or the original Man of Steel by John Byrne instead. Much more enjoyable.
Spider-Man Blue - A fantastic and touching story. Mikayla J. Laird 2018-09-04 | Article: mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/the-legacy-of-gwen-stacyTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding#SpiderMan #Marvel #ComicBooks
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time - The Confusing Continuity of the 90s Mikayla J. Laird 2018-08-27 | Now this was a fun book to read, though the realization of how hard it must have been to be a new reader pre-internet is astounding! Sorry if i'm not responding to a lot of you, busy schedule means I can't always check my messages.#DCcomics # Zero Hour #Batman #Superman #Greenlantern Twitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
Quick Thoughts from the Grave: My Hero Academia Ch. 1-11 Mikayla J. Laird 2018-07-17 | Website: mikaylajlaird.comTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
Quick Look! - Action Comics Deluxe: 80 Years of Superman Mikayla J. Laird 2018-04-19 | My copy of Action Comics #1000 still hasn't arrived. But this did....Website: mikaylajlaird.comTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
Library Tour! || Pulp Culture Mikayla J. Laird 2018-04-18 | There is one book I forgot to mention but does appear on camera. As per usual, I reorganized the shelves. Only this time, I grabbed a camera before I was finished!Website: mikaylajlaird.comTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
Cover Cleanup || Supermans Girlfriend Lois Lane #102 Mikayla J. Laird 2018-04-12 | Been incredibly busy lately, and have been working on this off an on for the last few days in the minutes I've had spare. Decided to record the progress, and thought you guys might find it interesting.Website: mikaylajlaird.com
Trying Something New || Doctor Strange: The Way of the Weird Mikayla J. Laird 2018-03-03 | Website: mikaylajlaird.comFacebook: facebook.com/MikaylaJLairdTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
Superman: Speeding Bullets! || Journey to the Elseworlds Mikayla J. Laird 2018-02-05 | Patreon: patreon.com/MikaylaJLairdWebsite: mikaylajlaird.comFacebook: facebook.com/MikaylaJLairdTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
27(-ish) Academic Books on Comics || Pulp Culture Mikayla J. Laird 2018-01-30 | NerdSync: youtube.com/watch?v=kQHS2DbZJZcPatreon: patreon.com/MikaylaJLairdWebsite: mikaylajlaird.comFacebook: facebook.com/MikaylaJLairdTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
The Tale of Jack Kirby and Supermans Face || Pulp Culture Mikayla J. Laird 2018-01-20 | Patreon: patreon.com/MikaylaJLairdWebsite: mikaylajlaird.comFacebook: facebook.com/MikaylaJLairdTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
New Year!, Winter Break, and New Reading || Pulp Culture Podcast Mikayla J. Laird 2018-01-15 | Happy New Year!Patreon: patreon.com/MikaylaJLairdWebsite: mikaylajlaird.comFacebook: facebook.com/MikaylaJLairdTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
Origins of Batman. feat. Rad Nerd Channel! [Re-Upload] Mikayla J. Laird 2017-12-10 | Well here's something I thought lost to time!A massive thank you to the Rad Nerd Channel for his time, I know it's been well past a year since you recorded this! Check him out here: youtube.com/channel/UC_ptCNFtXKLlUl6dUf-PYjgDC Comics Year by Year: A Visual Chronicle - http://amzn.to/2B7c1yo The Superhero Costume: Identity and Disguise in Fact and Fiction – http://amzn.to/2B5Hjpb Batman: The Golden Age, Volume One - http://amzn.to/2jEWGet Batman Year One - http://amzn.to/2yc05Wq Batman Volume 4: Zero Year - Secret City - http://amzn.to/2kkaOsO The Dark Knight Trilogy - http://amzn.to/2AsyG8E Batman Vs Robin - http://amzn.to/2jG8AVd Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 - http://amzn.to/2BTERyG Patreon: patreon.com/MikaylaJLairdWebsite: mikaylajlaird.comFacebook: facebook.com/MikaylaJLairdTwitter: twitter.com/MLairdWilding
