Articles written by Michael Davidson

In early September, The Walt Disney Corporation acquired Marvel Comics for a reported four billion dollars.

Sep 22, 2009 - Michael Davidson

After Disney purchased ABC and ESPN in 1996, much of their time was spent trying to salvage and expand the two brands.

Sep 22, 2009 - Michael Davidson

Marvel Comics announced at the San Diego Comic-Con their purchase of the character Marvelman, an important moment in Comic history largely lost on current readers.

Aug 6, 2009 - Michael Davidson

Marvelman is one of Comic Book's greatest heroes, but he's long forgotten after decades long uncertainty over his publishing rights.

Aug 6, 2009 - Michael Davidson

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is not a good movie. It's actually quite poor, quality-wise, committing just about every cardinal sin a screenplay can make.

Jul 2, 2009 - Michael Davidson

When creating a great character, their past is every bit as important as their present. This is especially true of their cultural heritage, and their manner of speaking.

Jun 24, 2009 - Michael Davidson

As comic books continue to cultivate a relationship of influences with film, it becomes more apparent how truly universal the war between good and evil is.

Jun 18, 2009 - Michael Davidson

When a writer crafts a history for a character, it is often not intended for the public. It is instead another mechanical tool, making a characters actions and reactions.

May 4, 2009 - Michael Davidson