Batman vs. Superman Archives

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

SUICIDE SQUAD [Review]: The Killing Joke.

Since I'm known at this point as some sort of DC Cinematic Universe apologist, many of you are likely expecting me to attack critics and Rotten Tomatoes once again. Well, expect the unexpected -- in this review, not the movie itself -- because I'm as conflicted about Suicide Squad as these reborn villains' call of …

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March 23, 2016November 18, 2017

BATMAN v SUPERMAN – DAWN OF JUSTICE [Review]: The Dark Knight Returns.

Here we go again. Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead, Watchmen) returns to the DC cinematic mantle, and the majority of critics are as angry as their first go around with the director's Man of Steel. Whatever. In the back of my mind -- which was constantly racing throughout the entire 2-hours-and-30-minutes, mind you -- …

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October 18, 2015October 23, 2015

SPIDER-MAN 2099 / G.I. JOE / GUARDIANS of the GALAXY / A TRAIN CALLED LOVE [Reviews]: Cobra World Order.

Another week, another mega-ton of #1's and turning points, anniversary issues and new beginnings. It's our Fistful of Comics: live edition. Once again we will be adding reviews as they come, so be sure to keep this link bookmarked and check back time after time. But make haste, Gothametropolis is waiting... Updates: October 18 - Spider-Man …

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August 23, 2015August 23, 2015

WHY SO SERIOUS? [Essay]: Grit, Grime, and The Importance of Tone

*This was originally an overview of the second season of True Detective, but wound up becoming much more than that, as you will see...* Tone. It is one of the most difficult aspects of a story to master, yet plays so heavily into the enjoyment for the audience. Two weeks ago saw the airing of …

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July 22, 2015July 23, 2015

SDCC 2015 [Wrap-Up Podcast]: Ministers With A Mouth.

You've read The Bible Scale. You ventured through our panel reviews, interviews, and thoughts on almost every relevant popular geek culture panel that Comic-Con had to offer. Or, if you didn't -- schmucks! 🙂 -- we have the links for ya... THE BIBLE SCALE: Round I - Video Games Round II - Comics Round III - …

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September 22, 2014November 20, 2014

DC FUTURES END #1’s [Sunday Stash, The Vs. Edition!]: Injustice For All.

The title says it all! Round Two: FIGHT! Yeah, any comics that feature a polar bear that shoots lasers from its eyes can't be all bad, and that's kind of the story of Justice League United: Futures End. Written by Jeff Lemire (Animal Man) and illustrated by Jed Dougherty (Action Comics, Glory), United brings in …

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