Pierce Lydon
Pierce Lydon has been a contributor to Newsarama for over 10 years, writing everything from reviews to deep dive explainers, to interview pieces and best lists.
Latest articles by Pierce Lydon
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Most iconic LGBTQIA+ superheroes in comic books
By Pierce Lydon published
Features We celebrate the most iconic LGBTQIA+ superheroes in comic book history
![Batman images in a collage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EbTgHGg7fCshgrDGtNX9xZ-320-80.jpg)
The Best Batman stories of all time
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Complete your library of the Bat with these best Batman stories
![Art from Titans: Beast World #1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tu69zrhTfEfek9LyXKYxiL-320-80.jpg)
Tom Taylor on why the time was right for Beast World - the Titans first big crossover
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Interview | The writer talks moving the Titans into the big leagues of DC heroes
![Art from Green Lantern #3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/trVhZdBaxZuFdb8tzV57La-320-80.jpg)
Hal Jordan must face both Sinestro and a growing midlife crisis in Green Lantern #3
By Pierce Lydon published
Interview Interview | Jeremy Adams on finding the humanity in Hal and why Sinestro is more dangerous than ever
![Art from Green Lantern: War Journal #1.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DDBR4jNQwjxaPQhGeuyeHU-320-80.jpg)
Green Lantern: War Journal will change the way you think about John Stewart
By Pierce Lydon published
Interview Interview | Phillip Kennedy Johnson is digging deep into the inner life of a Lantern
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Best Spider-Man stories of all time
By Pierce Lydon published
Features We rank the best Spider-Man stories for your reading pleasure
![The cover for Black Adam #12.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xfr9yF26o5Cbo8MGZKJPA4-320-80.jpg)
Christopher Priest on ending his Black Adam run - and how he'd write the Justice League differently
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Interview | The legendary writer's 12-issue series has come to an end
![Marvel Free Comic Book Day 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B2NaZLjRERRNY5EvKtYfmD-320-80.jpg)
The best Venom hosts of all time
By Pierce Lydon published
news Eddie Brock is just the tip of the iceberg
![The Flash dances with Iris dressed as Batgirl](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sQX3vxWE8KK3Xi9foqUD7D-320-80.jpg)
The best Flash stories of all time
By Pierce Lydon last updated
Features Run down a dream with our pick of the 10 best Flash stories
![Best X-Men stories](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AoGJrckPns49zeSkZwh9KE-320-80.jpg)
Best X-Men stories
By Pierce Lydon published
Features We rank the best X-Men stories to read (and re-read, and re-re-read) right now
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The best DC New 52 comic books
By Michael Doran published
Features Sure it was controversial but there were some good and these are the best DC New 52 comic books
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Marvel's best Guardians of the Galaxy stories
By Pierce Lydon published
Features The Guardians of the Galaxy are fan-favorite Marvel characters - and these ten stories are a great place to get into their comics
![Black Panther #1 cover art by Mark Texeire](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L32YqjgkbFsG2AgTYVvEo-320-80.jpg)
Best Black Panther comics
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Read up on the best Black Panther comics ever before Wakanda Forever
![Avengers Forever #12 cover excerpt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HZGR6rXr7RzMsxrSwK95xN-320-80.jpg)
Best Avengers stories of all time
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Reunite with Earth's Mightiest Heroes through these best Avengers stories
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Best Deadpool stories of all time
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Everything you want to know about Wade Wilson is in these best Deadpool stories
![Best Wolverine stories](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NxkVGZQhqqC83VXmH52mok-320-80.jpg)
Best Wolverine stories of all time
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Indulge in some trials of Logan with these best Wolverine stories
![Mighty Thor #1 cover excerpt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/piZgA2yZb7rTvKBPZTPUya-320-80.jpg)
10 Best Thor stories of all time
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Dive into tales of thunder with these best Thor stories of all time
![Jane Foster as Thor in the MCU and in Marvel Comics](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Enk2DxuJ4eTvrmyeLyxJqH-320-80.jpg)
How Jane Foster became the Mighty Thor in Marvel comics
By Pierce Lydon published
Features What Jane Foster the Mighty Thor's comic book history tells us about Thor: Love and Thunder and the future of the MCU
![Gorr the God Butcher in comics and in the MCU](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JpyGwsJRy7Bu8oGhwT5ZNF-320-80.jpg)
Gorr the God Butcher - the Thor supervillain's history explained
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Christian Bale's Thor: Love and Thunder villain Gorr the God Butcher kills gods
![Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hNT93x7K9znTG6zC6K6Ah6-320-80.jpg)
Clea - the Marvel history of Charlize Theron's new MCU hero explained
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Marvel's new magical star Clea is a long-time Doctor Strange character
![Are Marvel Zombies in Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8FhxZ5uckVuqRyU2by2TgW-320-80.jpg)
Marvel Zombies explained before Doctor Strange 2
By Pierce Lydon published
Features The comic book history of Marvel Zombies plus their surprising connection to Army of Darkness as the Multiverse of Madness nears
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The best Justice League stories ever
By Pierce Lydon published
Features The Justice League is dead. But it leaves a long legacy of great comic book stories
![Age of Apocalypse: Alpha #1 cover](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/waZ3yruakZY6drJGoM2gfd-320-80.jpg)
Best Marvel Multiverse comic book stories
By Pierce Lydon published
Features Marvel's Multiverse is becoming the narrative centerpiece of the MCU, and these comic book stories are the perfect primer if you're looking to explore