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The Remains Of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro – A Book Review
I shouldn’t have enjoyed this book, yet I couldn’t put it down. The novel details a butler named Stevens nearing the end of his…
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Aquaman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
I happen to really dig Aquaman. Peter David’s unprecedented run on the title in the early ’90s won me over due to the sheer…
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Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Wonder Woman is nothing if not a contradiction. She is warrior of peace, after all. She absolutely believes in truth and justice, yet she will…
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The Flash: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic Book) Review
You may remember I went a little goo-goo for DC Universe: Rebirth #1. I’m very happy to say that The Flash: Rebirth #1 is…
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Batman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Now fully into the DC’s “Rebirth” movement, you just knew I’d have to check out Batman: Rebirth #1. I’ve been reading the collected editions…
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Green Arrow: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Green Arrow is a character I’ve always really enjoyed when appearing in the Justice League books. At times I’ve even felt compelled to read…
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Superman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
As you can tell, I’m all in on DC’s “Rebirth” initiative. I actually went into the comic book shop again today — making it…
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Star Wars: Bloodline by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
Written by Claudia Gray, I hoped Bloodline would equal or even surpass her wonderfully engaging Star Wars book entitled Lost Stars. I’m sorry to…
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DC Universe: Rebirth #1 – A Longer Than Intended Reaction
I’ll be honest with you, when I first heard about DC Universe: Rebirth, I didn’t think much of it. I’m 39 and I’ve read…
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