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Strip Talk #09: Let’s end the bashing of direct comic book films

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Administrator

I don’t know where the inclination to bash a direct comic book movie has come from in recent years, but it honestly needs to stop. I don’t know about the various movie critics out there, but I love a good … Continue reading →

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Top 5 on The Strip: Unknown black superheroes

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Administrator

By Jamie Mosley, Gaming Insurrection This quarter, I would like to pay tribute to those superheroes who usually do their jobs with little fanfare or fame. Of course, all superheroes, receive fame. But these heroes are the ones you don’t … 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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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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Top 5 list: Best mutant powers edition

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Administrator

Superman Invisible force field aura As the Man of Steel can attest, his force field is just that: a coating of steel. It takes a lot to harm the blue-and-red savior of Metropolis and mostly what can hurt him is … Continue reading →

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Top 5 List: Most useless villains edition

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Administrator

Every villain has a uselessness level. On a scale of 1 to 10, if you make good on your master’s plans and actually accomplish the death of a superhero, you’re closer to 1. If you can’t get the job done, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 list: Favorite villains edition

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Administrator

Magneto – Erik Lensherr doesn’t dwell on his past as a Holocaust victim or the fact that his entire family has been wiped out numerous times. While anyone else would live a hard life because of the repeated loss and … Continue reading →

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Comic property review: ‘Superman Returns’

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Administrator

Attempted reboot of Superman franchise an admirable effort Superman Returns Warner Bros., 2006 The reboot of the Superman movie franchise was long in coming. Let’s face facts: Superman IV was a disgrace to the franchise’s name, Christopher Reeve was rolling … Continue reading →

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