William Bernhardt on Comics, Superman, and the Legal Drama Behind an Icon's Creation

William Bernhardt on Comics, Superman, and the Legal Drama Behind an Icon's Creation

The author of The Superman Wars in conversation with L. Wayne Hicks

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20 Years Strong: How Michael Connelly Keeps

20 Years Strong: How Michael Connelly Keeps "The Lincoln Lawyer" Series Fresh

L. Wayne Hicks in conversation with the legendary author.

By L. Wayne Hicks | November 20, 2025

Spenser at 50: The Evolution of Robert B. Parker's Iconic Character

Spenser at 50: The Evolution of Robert B. Parker's Iconic Character

Fifty years later, Spenser has been through different hands, but he's still Boston's favorite knight errant.

By L. Wayne Hicks | September 27, 2023

The Life and Work of C.W. Grafton: Crime Novelist, Lawyer, and Father to a Mystery Icon

The Life and Work of C.W. Grafton: Crime Novelist, Lawyer, and Father to a Mystery Icon

He's remembered now as the father of Sue Grafton. But for a brief period, he was one of crime fiction's most promising authors.

By L. Wayne Hicks | February 21, 2020

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