Tag Archives: Lyndsey Hicks

Strip Talk #17: When the X-Men ruled the weekend

I grew up in a household where Saturdays were prized affairs of laziness and doing absolutely as little as possible. Mostly, we sat around reading romance novels (my mom), playing cards or board games or doing a little housework well … Continue reading

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Strip Talk #16: Too many villains plague some comic films

Nearly every year that I’ve been alive and conscious enough to know what’s going on in the world, there’s been a comic book movie released. And I take great pride in having seen the majority of the offerings out there. … Continue reading

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Anime Lounge #05: Kaicho wa Maid Sama Ep. 1-12

Series: Kaicho wa Maid Sama Episodes: 1 to 12 Premise: Misaki Ayuzawa is the student council president at a formerly all-boys high school. She also works at a maid cafe on the side to earn money to support her family. … Continue reading

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Strip Talk #15: I’ve learned a few lessons from cosplaying

I had a reason to cosplay once again. I usually only have the urge to dress up and take on different characters once a year, and that’s because I’m going to NashiCon. My first and only anime convention to date, … Continue reading

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Strip Talk #14: My love of anime began with comics

Many a time, my origins as a comic book nerd has come up in this column. And it’s no surprise, given that I spend a lot of time researching my favorite franchises and characters as well as playing various video … Continue reading

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Anime Lounge #04: Junjou Romantica 1

Series: Junjou Romantica Episodes: 1-12 Premise: Junjou Romantica is broken up into three storylines: Romantica, Egoist and Terrorist. Romantica is the story of main couple Misaki Takahashi and Akihiko Usami, who are brought together by Misaki’s older brother, Takahiro, so … Continue reading

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Strip Talk #13: Let’s talk a minute about comic book movie reboots

I am by no means someone who doesn’t love movies. I do, especially those of the comic book variety. I just have this thing where I can’t stand seeing a story done a million times with different people and different … Continue reading

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Anime Lounge #03: Toradora! Ep. 1-12

Series: Toradora! Episodes: 1-12 Premise: Toradora! revolves around two characters mostly: Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka. Ryuuji has a crush on Minori Kushieda, while Taiga has a crush on Yuusaku Kitamura, Ryuuji’s best friend. Ryuuji and Taiga have a run-in … Continue reading

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