Author Archives: Popgun Chaos

The Curious Case of Twilight

Let’s get something out of the way right here and now; yes, Twilight is terrible and there are a lot of jokes I could make about it, but those jokes are like shooting a barrel in a barrel. I don’t … Continue reading

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Defending Identity Crisis

In the past week, not only has my hero Grant Morrison said some pretty strong opinions over Brad Meltzer’s Identity Crisis, but Newsarama has listed the crossover as being their number 1 moment worth forgetting after the relaunch (which happens TODAY).While Morrison’s comments at least … Continue reading

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The Smiths vs. the Cure

  VS Based on looks alone, I know that I should pick the Smiths in terms of my favorite influencial 80′s bands (Sam describes Robert Smith of the Cure as “looking like a pan of unbaked muffins”), but when it … Continue reading

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Justice League #1 Review

Though I typically skew toward hyperbole when I discuss anything, I will do my best to avoid such in this review so let’s get this out of the way right now: is Justice League the best comic book ever written? … Continue reading

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Mark Millar’s the Ultimates pt. 5 – The Return

After Ultimates 2, Millar stepped away from the Ultimate universe for a couple of years. During his absence, Jeph Loeb took over for Ultimates 3 and while it was a more traditional super-hero story, it still had some elements of … Continue reading

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The day before the relaunch

I’m terribly excited for tomorrow that I can almost hardly wait. The last Flashpoint issue and the first Justice League have me chomping at the bit. I seriously cannot wait! Then, Geoff Johns has to go and write this on … Continue reading

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The Rublecon After Action Report 2011!

Springfield doesn’t get many real comic book conventions. Sure, we get the occasional trade show and that’s fine, but in terms of authentic comic book shows with guests, it just never happens. And so, when I saw Rublecon on Facebook, … Continue reading

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Why Greg Rucka rules

Greg Rucka has said something so concisely that I am jealous. Here it is and enjoy. 

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Mark Millar’s the Ultimates pt 4 – The Endgame

After numerous issues of in-fighting and build up, all of the pieces are in place for Millar’s endgame and he takes the series to its only logical conclusion – America’s arms race backfires. It’s the culmination of his entire run … Continue reading

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The Punisher (2004) Review

Of the three Punisher films that have been made, most would probably put this film as the best and while it is certainly . . . what’s the word for it . . . the most “movie-esque,” Tom Jane’s The … Continue reading

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