Tag Archives: villains

Otaku Corner #12: Death Note Vol. 5

Death Note heats up in Vol. 5 Hello readers, and welcome back to “Otaku Corner,” the section of GI that covers quality anime and manga series for those who deserve the best in Japanese animation. Thus, with this great expectation, … Continue reading

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Top 5 on the Strip: Spider-Man’s weirdest foes

J. Jonah Jameson What’s the deal with some dude putting your paycheck in your hands and then constantly snatching it away because he wants to fire you on a whim? We couldn’t work for J.J. Simply put, there’d be a … 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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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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Top 5 on The Strip: Dr. Strange foes

Baron Mordo — Baron Mordo started as Strange’s competition to become an apprentice to the Ancient One. Because of jealousy, Mordo eventually betrayed the duo leading Strange to take the position and in time become the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth. … Continue reading

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Top 5 list: Worst comic book movies

Chances are, if you’re comic book fanatics like we are at Gaming Insurrection, you’ve seen one of the movies on this list. If you soak up overacting, tired drama and nonsensical plots with hamfisted writing, you’ve seen everything on this … Continue reading

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Marvel character highlight #07: Magneto

Name: Unrevealed; uses the name Erik Magnus Lehnsherr Affiliations: Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Charles Xavier, the X-Men, the New Mutants Special abilities: Ability to manipulate magnetism and all forms of electromagnetic energy Background: Little is known about the origins of … Continue reading

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Strip Talk #07: What makes up heroes or villains?

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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Top 5 list: Best Shredder quotes edition

Oroku Saki. Villain. Genius. Comedic mastermind? The 1987 animated version of the Shredder was crucial to the mood, tone and popularity of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Whether it was James Avery’s classic quick delivery or the timing of a … Continue reading

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Marvel character highlight #04: Juggernaut

NAME: Cain Marko AFFILIATION: Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, X-Men SPECIAL ABILITIES: Unstoppable force once moving, superhuman strength, endurance and immortality through the gem of Cyttorak. BACKGROUND: Cain Marko became part of Charles Xavier’s family through the marriage of his father … Continue reading

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