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Property review: The Avengers (2012)

Photo courtesy of IMDB.com Avengers assemble into a satisfying package When GI first heard there was going to be an Avengers film made, we scoffed. “Seriously, who didn’t see that coming? And who’s going to be in it?” is literally … Continue reading

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Top 5 on The Strip: Quotes from the Avengers

1. Tony Stark: You should come by Stark Tower sometime. Top 10 floors all R&D, you’d love it … it’s candyland. Bruce Banner: Thanks, but the last time I was in New York I kind of broke … Harlem.   … Continue reading

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Marvel character highlight #11: The Incredible Hulk

Name: Dr. Robert Bruce Banner Affiliation: Incredible Hulks, the Avengers, Worthy, Warbound, Defenders, New Hulkbusters, Pantheon, Titans Three, The Order, Hulkbusters of Counter-Earth, New Fantastic Four, Secret Defenders, Horsemen of Apocalypse Special abilities: Radically altered molecular structure through gamma radiation … Continue reading

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Top 5 on The Strip: Doom quotes edition

1. If you are still breathing, then Doom was merciful! — Marvel vs. Capcom 3 2. Failure is beneath Doom! — Marvel vs. Capcom 3 3. To face Doom is to face one’s end! — MvC3 intro 4. Now you … Continue reading

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Strip Talk #11: Alternate universes expand story

Alternate universes. As a comic book aficionado, you can’t live with them or live without them. Any ink fan knows his or her’s alternate history of events for their characters, places or eras. And if you don’t, there’s no way … Continue reading

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Marvel character highlight #11: Dr. Doom

Name: Victor von Doom Affiliation: Parliament of Doom, Dark Cabal, Knights of the Atomic Table, Fantastic 4, Masters of Evil, Future Foundation Special abilities: Genius-level intellect, with specialty in scientific and technological matters, superhuman strength (while wearing the Doom armor), … Continue reading

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Marvel character highlight #10: Dr. Strange

NAME: Stephen Vincent Strange AFFILIATION: Avengers, Squadron Supreme, Defenders SPECIAL ABILITIES: Overall, the most Supreme mastery of magic and mystical energies than anyone else on Earth. Astral projection, telepathic communication and possession of mystical objects that enable flight as well … Continue reading

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Property review: Dr. Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme

Dr. Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme Lionsgate, 2007 Dr. Strange DVD conjures fine story Dr. Strange is strange, indeed. He’s got the potential to be a top-tier character, yet he’s not out there for Marvel that much. However, he has received … Continue reading

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Property review: Ultimate Avengers (animated)

ULTIMATE AVENGERS Lionsgate/Marvel Animated Features, 2006 Ultimately awesome: Avengers cartoon passes test We should start out by saying that we’re longtime comic fans. We’ve followed Marvel’s heroes for years and we’ve read issues of the Ultimates when it debuted. There’s … Continue reading

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Marvel character highlight #09: Cable

REAL NAME: Nathan Christopher Charles Summers AFFILIATION: X-Men, New Mutants/X-Force, Six Pack SPECIAL ABILITIES: Telekinesis and telepathy. Enhanced eyesight through his techno-organic eye and enhanced strength and durability in parts affected by the virus. Cable is also proficient in most … Continue reading

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