Tag: super heroes
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Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy – A Few Thoughts
If you take a look at Rotten Tomatoes, you’ll see that critics have quite a different take on Jupiter’s Legacy than does the audience. I’m here to tell you, in this case, the critics have it wrong. I’ll admit, Netflix almost lost me on the first episode of Jupiter’s Legacy. It seemed a little too…
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The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen by Hope Nicholson – A Book Review
I got this item for free on Amazon Vine. When I saw it, I thought it would be perfect for my eight-year-old daughter. She’s developed a real affinity for super heroes, and I particularly want her to realize there are plenty of strong, intelligent, respectable female super heroes as well. Initially, I assumed this would…
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Deadpool – A Movie Review
Though I’m an avid lover of all things superhero, even I must admit that the genre has become somewhat formulaic when adapted to film. Due to the nature of Deadpool’s meta-fiction characteristics, I had high hopes that his feature film would redefine the comic book film genre and blaze a new trail. I wanted it…
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Supergods by Grant Morrison – A Book Review
I have to be honest – I’ve always found Grant Morrison to be fantastic at creating concepts, but his actual writing in comic books always left a bit to be desired. I fully acknowledge that this may have been more to a lack of available space or a miscommunication with artists than actual ability, yet…
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Ex Machina: Ex Cathedra (Volume 7) – A Graphic Novel Review
Ever since getting on board with Ex Machina after its first volume, I literally cannot wait for each new volume to be released. That’s why, after months of looking forward to Ex Cathedra, I couldn’t help but initially feel a little disappointment. However, after a second reading, my opinion changed drastically. More on that in…
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All-Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder: Volume I – A Graphic Novel Review
This book is absolutely insane, and I loved it! What we have here is a Batman story free of any previous or current continuity. Writer Frank Miller is taking Batman and starting his story from scratch. (Or is he? More on that later.) The Batman in this storyline is testosterone fueled, immature, and more than…
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The New Avengers, Vol. 6: Revolution – A Graphic Novel Review
I really enjoyed this volume of New Avengers. The title gets a bit of a shake-up after the events of Civil War with a revamped, underground Avengers team featuring a black-suited Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Wolverine, Spider-Woman and the welcomed additions of Iron Fist, Dr. Strange and Ronin (a much-missed old friend wearing new duds). The…