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Otaku #06: Robotech

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Administrator

Mech drama in space brings back memories I decided to follow in my GI comrades’ footsteps and begin a new segment where I review animated properties, but with a little anime flavor. While I will continue to review great manga … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #07: What makes up heroes or villains?

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Administrator

I’ve often wondered what makes a character a hero or a villain in comics. What makes a character “good” and another “bad”? How does the writer who creates the characters sit down and decide “I’m going to make this person … Continue reading →

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Animated property review: X-Men The Animated Series

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Administrator

X-Men the Animated Series Vol. 1  |  Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2009 X-Men origins told correctly If there ever was a quintessential property in the 1990s of comic book origin, it’s X-Men the Animated Series. The Fox staple in the … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #06: A few things I need from comic book flicks

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Administrator

There are a few things I need from my comic book and cartoon-adapted movies. Without them, the movie’s not going to work and it won’t be worth the film it’s recorded on. These are my pet peeves when it comes … Continue reading →

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Marvel character highlight #06: Rogue

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Administrator

Name: Anna Marie Affiliation: X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants Special abilities: Absorbs — sometimes permanently — the life force and psyche of an individual that she touches with skin-to-skin contact. With absorption from mutants, Rogue can temporarily or permanently use … Continue reading →

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Otaku #05: Death Note Vol. 3

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Administrator

‘Death Note Volume 3’ adds faces, intrigue to Light’s saga This quarter in the Otaku corner, I’m continuing the review of the biggest battle of good versus evil ever seen in Japanese animation in Volume 3 of “Death Note.” A … Continue reading →

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Top 5 list: Useless heroes edition

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Administrator

There are heroes out there. They’re good characters who work to keep evil at bay in the universe. However, just because you’re working for the good of man and creature alike, doesn’t mean you’re useful, unfortunately. Here are five that … Continue reading →

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Comic property review: “The Spirit”

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Administrator

‘The Spirit’ lacking in focus, execution “The Spirit” Lionsgate, 2008 Despite reviews to the contrary, “The Spirit” isn’t a bad movie. It is a mess in some spots and it requires multiple viewings to fully understand what’s going on but, … Continue reading →

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Otaku #04: The All-New Tenchi Muyo

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Administrator

Tenchi Muyo’s habit of chasing love comes back in new manga I’m dusting off a legendary anime throwback. Doing this brings back memories of Cartoon Network’s hit show Toonami, which brought its viewers the best action shows around. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Marvel character highlight #05: Colossus

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Administrator

Name: Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin Affiliation: X-Men, Excalibur, Acolytes Special abilities: Covers his entire body in an organic metal outer shell that renders him impervious to most damage. While in his transformed state, he has superhuman strength and endurance. Background: Piotr … Continue reading →

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