Category Archives: Comic books

Mark Millar’s the Ultimates pt 4 – The Endgame

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

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

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

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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Mark Millar’s the Ultimates pt. 3 – Saying Something

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Volume 2 of the Ultimates (sometimes referred to as Season 2) is not only vastly superior to the first, but I would argue that it is the best work of Millar’s career. It’s a fascinating meditation on the two most powerful … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Movie in the World – Punisher (1989)

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Miles Prower is a world-class gentleman, philosopher, movie reviewer, and former manager of the Pottery Barn. He has resided in Springfield his entire life and he thinks his movie tastes are better than yours, and he’s always right. Today’s Greatest … Continue reading →

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Fear Itself #5 review

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

The last issue promised a battle between Thor and the combined might of the Hulk and the Thing and despite the lackluster run so far, this issue actually delivers in places. The fight choreography in between these three is really … Continue reading →

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Flashpoint Friday Week 13

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Booster Gold #47 - This issue is in a unique position because not only does it conclude Booster’s involvement in Flashpoint, but as part of the overall DCU, it concludes the title itself. If I were a Booster Gold fan, I … Continue reading →

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Mark Millar’s the Ultimates pt. 2 – Something more traditional

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

After the first six issues of Millar’s the Ultimates had established the team as a group of celebrity soldiers with little ethical or moral backbone (except for Thor who is considered insane by the others), the series stepped into more … Continue reading →

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Flashpoint Friday Week 12

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

  Flashpoint #4 - While I’ve tried my hardest to be enthusiastic and positive about this crossover for quite some time, this issue has shown me that all of my positivity has been for nothing. Without a shadow of a doubt, … Continue reading →

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Superman/Shazam: Return of Black Adam review

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

I’ve avoided watching this movie for awhile simply because it is only 20 minutes long and the rest of the DVD has short films that I’ve already watched on other DC Animated projects. When this short film was announced, I … Continue reading →

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Mark Millar’s Ultimates pt. 1 – The Anti-Comic

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

With the ten year anniversary of Mark Millar’s the Ultimates coming up next year, and with an all new line up of Ultimate books coming from Jonathan Hickman and Nick Spencer later this year, there’s no time like the present … Continue reading →

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