Tag Archives: marvel

Top 5 on The Strip: Best X-Men arcs

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Administrator

1. God Loves, Man Kills The mutant struggle against one of the X-Men’s most human protagonists is a tragic tale of self hate and bigotry. It’s easily one of the most sorrowful tales of the lengths homosapiens will go to … Continue reading →

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Marvel character highlight #21: Venom

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Administrator

Name: Edward Charles Allan Brock Aliases: Toxin, Venom, Lethal Protector, 998th, Anti-Venom, White Venom Affiliation: Agent Venom, Savage Six, Sinister Six, The Revengers, former partner of Vengeance, Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, F.E.A.S.T. Special abilities: Because of the bonding of an alien … Continue reading →

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Top 5 on The Strip: Comic book roles with multiple actors

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Administrator

1. Batman The Dark Knight has long been a friend of the big and small screen. Five actors have stepped into the dual role of Bruce Wayne and Batman: Adam West in the 1966 television show, Michael Keaton in 1989’s … Continue reading →

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Property review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Administrator

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Marvel Studios, 2014   Winter Soldier strikes cool balance There is no such thing as not believing in the magic of superhero films. Marvel has proven that a ridiculous number of times over by this … Continue reading →

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Marvel character highlight #19: Captain America (Steve Rogers)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Administrator

Name: Steve Rogers Affiliation: Formerly the Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers Unity Division, Illuminati, Invaders, U.S. Army, Secret Avengers, Captain America Corps, Secret Avengers, New Avengers Special abilities: Enhanced speed, agility, reflexes, healing and stamina comparable to a man at the apex … Continue reading →

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Top 5 on The Strip: Villainesses

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Administrator

1. Selene (Black Queen – Hellfire Club) – Marvel Selene – better known as the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club – is at least 17,000 years old and continuously wreaks havoc on the Marvel Universe, mostly by terrorizing the … Continue reading →

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Marvel character highlight #18: Jean Grey/Phoenix

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Administrator

Name: Jean Grey-Summers Affiliation: X-Men, X-Factor, The Twelve, X-Terminators, Phoenix Corps Special abilities: Omega-level telepathy; telekinesis; Phoenix Force, which grants the ability to travel unaided through space; psionically manipulate matter and any form of energy; create powerful “cosmic” fire; resurrect … Continue reading →

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Property review: X-Men: Days of Future Past

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Administrator

 X-Men: Days of Future Past 20th Century Fox, 2014    X-cellent return to form Set aside any preconceived notions you may have had at the announcement of a new X-Men film. We’ll wait because we know just how hard that … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #18: Days of Future Past isn’t a reality fast enough

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Administrator

  It’s no secret that I favor Marvel over DC in the grand scheme of comic book things. I always have: I began watching X-Men: The Animated Series almost as soon as the show began airing, and I’m far more … Continue reading →

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Marvel character highlight #17: Rogue

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Administrator

Name: Anna Marie Affiliation: X-Men, Avengers Unity Division, Salvagers, Lights, Advocates Squad, X-Treme X-Men, X.S.E., Brotherhood of Evil Mutants Special abilities: Rogue has the ability to absorb the talents, knowledge, memories, personality and abilities of a person that she comes … Continue reading →

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