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Patience by Daniel Clowey
I have to admit that when NPR recommended this graphic novel, it did not seem to be something I’d enjoy. If I’m being completely…
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Superman: Son Of Superman by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason – A Book Review
Oh, boy. To understand Superman’s first volume under the Rebirth movement, you need to understand that the Superman in this book is the Superman…
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Han Solo by Majorie Liu and Mark Brooks – A Book Review
As you know, Disney bought Marvel some time ago, and then Disney bought the Star Wars franchise as well, so it only makes sense…
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Moonglow by Michael Chabon – A Book Review
While I admit that Michael Chabon is my favorite author and that I’ll read anything he publishes, I won’t go so far as to…
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Wonder Woman: The True Amazon by Jill Thompson – A Book Review
I have to be honest, I’m a huge fan of Wonder Woman, but my interest in her derives from two very distinct sources. Firstly,…
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Mooncop by Tom Gauld – A Book Review
I discovered Mooncop, published by Drawn & Quarterly, from NPR Book Concierge’s guide to great 2016 reads. Luckily enough, my local library had a…
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Why the Amazon Show Fleabag Deserves Your Attention
I first heard about the Amazon comedy Fleabag from Glen Weldon during NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour. Weldon made a point to let the…
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – A Movie Review (No Spoilers)
So, if you’ve been keeping up, you know getting to this movie was a bit of an odyssey for me. Finally, though, Sunday night,…
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Regarding The Castle Theatre, Penny & Sparrow, and Delta Rae
A few years ago I discovered a cool video with a great song called Bottom Of the River. I tracked down the artists to…
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