Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Uncanny X-men Alert Adventure Game!

Though I don’t have the sales numbers in front of me, I think it’s pretty safe to say that board game sales just aren’t what they used to be and really, why should they be? Considering how powerful video game … Continue reading

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Priest review

Because I know you didn’t watch the movie Priest, I must respectfully ask that you watch the trailer for the film before you read on. During the course of that trailer, chances are you were thinking at least one of … Continue reading

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Flashpoint Friday Week 1

In a bit of an unusual turn of events, Flashpoint #1 was released on the same day as Flash #12 so Flash fans can rejoice because the summer event season has officially begun. I’ll try to keep these Flashpoint Fridays … Continue reading

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Thor review on a Thorsday (har har)

Even though I’m a die-hard passionate Green Lantern fan, the movie I’ve most been looking forward to this summer season has been Thor. While the previews were certainly excellent and they generated plenty of excitement, it was really Boycott Thor … Continue reading

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Free Comic Book Day 2011 round up part 2!

Today is Wednesday which means that it is new comic day. This new comic day is a little bit different, however, because it is the one that follows Free Comic Book Day which means that, in theory, people should be … Continue reading

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Free Comic Book Day 2011 round up part 1!

Three years ago, my wife and I were married on Free Comic Book Day and even though our anniversary is May 3rd, I can’t help but feel like FCBD is our real anniversary. I know, it’s a little lame, but … Continue reading

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Fear Itself #2 Review

The issue begins with the gods returning to Asgard with a reluctant Thor in tow. Odin warns that they must transform in order to defeat the Serpent and his army and that they must “raze the Earth once and for … Continue reading

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Lots of links on a Friday – fun fun fun fun

My head is swimming with articles for next week because there is soooooo much going on, but they have to wait until next week. Marvel Monday is coming up with a Fear Itself #2 review, I have to review the … Continue reading

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Quiet Little Pool

I’m sitting by my apartment’s pool at dusk. The air is crisp and slightly chilly and I can’t help but regret not wearing a jacket. Sitting by the pool, I turn to the marked place in my book and just … Continue reading

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A letter to the prospective comic reader

Hey prospective comic reader, I know you’re a little apprehensive about where to start when it comes to getting into reading comics, because there are tons of comics out there and you’ve got questions. Fortunately, you’ve come to this site … Continue reading

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