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Taking more than a few cues from Animorphs and and other similar YA fantasy series, Planeta Blu: The Rise of Agoo is both refreshing and familiar enough to bring on a healthy, yet not overwhelming sense of nostalgia. Focused on a group of young teenagers led by Lares, her brother Angel, and three of their …
AQUAMAN / MAESTRO [Reviews]: Remember.. Comics!?!!
Y’know, when it comes to Marvel or DC, it’s not very often that a Black man gets to write more than an eight page back-up story or a short chapter in an anthology. Any time that we get more, I am more than elated. The story bounces back and forth between a tense confrontation that …
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THE MARVEL TELEVISION UNIVERSE [BelserVerse]: The Story of Thor the Viking Ghost and Ninja Devil.
Though we have covered all the CBS/Marvel characters under the original deal in the 70’s, I’m going to go ahead and add two extra ones for good measure. I’m doing this for two reasons: 1). I’m a nice nerd and 2) these two are spinoffs of one of the originals: The Incredible Hulk. As previously …
THE MARVEL TELEVISION UNIVERSE [BelserVerse]: Don’t Make Me Angry…
Dr. David Banner—physician, scientist...searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have. Then an accidental overdose of gamma radiation alters his body chemistry. And now, when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs. The creature is driven by rage and pursued by an investigative reporter. [Banner:] "Mr. …
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HULKVERINES / WOLVERINE – INFINITY WATCH [Marvel Comic Reviews]: SNIKT-SMASH!
Weapon H, aka Hulkverine, is a bizarre character. On the surface, it seems like a symbol of excess on par with Marvel's 90's output, especially anything Liefeldian. Anyone familiar with the Marvel Universe, however, would have to acknowledge that, in universe, of course this is one of the most obvious things that would happen. Dig …
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MARVEL COMICS 2018 [News Editorial]: Into the Void.
***UPDATED 3/11/18*** Perhaps the most rebooted Marvel title the past few years has been Captain Marvel. With a movie incarnation set for March 6 of 2019, and a Carol Danvers played by Brie Larson (Kong: Skull Island, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), there's a reason for the persistent push. The Life of Captain Marvel is …
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GENERATION GONE / ELSEWHERE / GENERATIONS – BANNER & TOTALLY AWESOME HULK / GHOST STATION ZERO [Reviews}: Cold War on a Hot Summer Day!
Here we are, fellow geeks and geekettes, nearing the end of the summer. But that doesn't mean we have to give up on our favorite pastime, no? For your viewing and reading pleasure, we've got a look at some of the new titles coming this week, including a Generational conflict from the pages of Marvel, …
U.S. AVENGERS / DEADPOOL the DUCK / ROCKET RACCOON / THE ATOM REBIRTH / UNSTOPPABLE WASP / HULK [Reviews]: Getting Back Down to Size!
Happy 2017, fellow geeks! It's the first full week of the year, and after all the celebrating, we're back to doing what we do best: reviewing the newest comics. After all the eggnog and ham, we've got to burn some calories by doing some reading. This week's Sunday Stash will see us looking at a …