Tag: Batman
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The Flash – A Movie Review
(No spoilers; I’m not a monster.) The wait is finally over–I saw The Flash last night. We need to start with two very simple facts: First, I am a DC apologist; I love DC unabashedly and am somewhat incapable of remaining objective with these characters. Secondly, the Flash has always been my second favorite super…
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Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy – A Graphic Novel Review
I’ve read a lot of Batman stories in my day, but I’ve never experienced anything quite like Batman: White Knight. Published under the DC: Black Label imprint aimed at more mature audiences, Batman: White Knight is a stand-alone collection that exists outside of regular Batman continuity. Because of this, anything can happen. Even so, for…
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The New Joker Trailer Proved Me Wrong
Did you know they are making a standalone Joker movie? Truthfully, when I first heard about this film, it sparked not one bit of interest from me for a number of reasons. Firstly, I believe the Joker is one of those characters that exists best on the fringes. The less we know about him, the…
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Batman: The War Of Jokes and Riddles by Tom King and Mikel Janin – A Book Review
I’m not totally on board with Tom King’s Batman. Tom King is a good writer, don’t misunderstand, but his take on Batman just isn’t really doing much for me. In this volume, Bruce Wayne is in bed with Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman. He is baring his soul regarding a horrific moment during his first year…
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Batman: The Dark Knight–Master Race by Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello, and Andy Kubert – A Book Review
Redemption. That’s the word I would use to describe Batman: The Dark Knight–Master Race. I mean this both literally and thematically. From a literal standpoint, Master Race undoes the travesty of Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again. Of course, these are both sequels to the seminal Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Master Race is the…
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Justice League – A Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)
I attended Justice League on Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. As you may remember, I felt very excited and had very high hopes. With great relief, I report to you that Justice League exceeded my expectations. First of all, I will freely admit that I am incredibly bias. I love these characters. I’ve been reading…
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All In With Justice League
Tomorrow night the moment finally arrives. The Justice League debuts. I have literally loved these characters since the age of three. I loved Super Friends, I loved the subsequent Super Powers, I loved all of the Batman, Superman, and Aquaman cartoons in-between. I’ve followed their comic book stories from the Detroit era to the Bwa-ha-ha…
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Mother Panic: A Work In Progress by Jody Houser, Tommy Lee Edwards, and Shawn Crystal – A Book Review
The Young Animal imprint intrigued me, so when each of the various first issues debuted, I had to check them out. If we’re being honest with each other, Mother Panic #1 did not resonate. I did not much care for Violet Paige, the woman behind Mother Panic’s mask. I did not understand her motivation, her means,…
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An Open, Encouraging Letter To Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck, the rumors are swirling that you want to give up playing Batman. Please don’t. The Internet can be a beautiful, wonderful place full of information, inspiration, and innovation. Unfortunately, it can also be a putrid pit of negativity. It certainly seems as though only those with vile complaints take the time to make…
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