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Property Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Administrator

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Marvel Studios, 2020 Shang-Chi rings in new standard Perfectly imperfect. That’s what Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings represents. Yes, it’s formulaic and yes, it’s a by-the-numbers origin story at … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #41: You can never have too many Captain America T-shirts

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Administrator

It really began with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. It was 2014 and my favorite Marvel movie had just been released in theaters when I found a Captain America shield shirt at Old Navy. Old Navy, my first retailer credit … Continue reading →

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Marvel Character Highlight #39: Deadpool

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Administrator

Name: Deadpool Alias: Wade Wilson, Merc with a Mouth, Ninja Spider-Man, Deady-Pool Affiliation: Avengers Unity Division, X-Force, War Avengers, Get Some Press, Hydra’s Avengers, Magneto’s super-villain group, Red Hulk’s Thunderbolts, Deadpool Corps, S.H.I.E.L.D., Code Red, Initiative operative, Six Pack, Agency … Continue reading →

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Top 5 List: Marvel games edition

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Administrator

1. Marvel vs. Capcom: There’s nothing like executing a Variable Crossover with the faces of your chosen team lining up. MvC is one of the best fighting games out there, even 25 years after its release. The main and assist … Continue reading →

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Marvel Character Highlight #37: Nova (Richard Rider)

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Administrator

Name: Richard Rider Alias: Nova Prime, Kid Nova, Nova #11249-44396, the Human Rocket, Quasar Affiliation: Nova Corps, Guardians of the Galaxy, United Front, New Warriors, Defenders, Champions of Xandar, Secret Avengers Special abilities: Access to the Nova Force; energy projection … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #39: Kang Dynasty is over after Major MCU bag fumble

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Administrator

Kang the Conqueror wowed us. We were charmed. Foolishly, perhaps. But we were in. We saw the buildup and the follow through with Loki Season 1. We were primed for the Kang Dynasty. We gave Jonathan Majors his flowers and … Continue reading →

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Marvel Character Highlight #36: Gambit

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Administrator

Name: Remy Etienne LeBeau Alias: Gambit, Horseman of Death Affiliation: X-Men, Thieves Guild, Excalibur, X-Factor, Marauders, Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Chevaliers, X-Treme Sanctions Executive, Crimson Pirates, Unified Guild of New Orleans Special abilities: Kinetic “charging” of potential energy in objects/beings, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 List: X-Men Villains edition

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Administrator

1. Magneto: Professor Xavier’s best friend-turned-arch nemesis is the quintessential arch villain. Magneto is always a threat, no matter where he is on Earth or in the universe. You can count on him to oppose the X-Men on general principle, … Continue reading →

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Property Review: Thor (2011)

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Administrator

Thor Marvel Studios, 2011 Thor’s initial outing lightning in a bottle for Marvel superhero Thor has always been a fan favorite in Marvel circles. Whether it’s the pseudo-Shakespearean vibes of Asgard or Thor and Loki’s relationship, there’s something about Thor … Continue reading →

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Top 5 on The Strip: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Top-Tier edition

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Administrator

Storm The weather witch has always been a fan favorite and is consistently top tier in the Versus series. She’s no different in Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Her rushdown skills, potent super moves, and ability to work well with other … Continue reading →

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