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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Need to Go Back to the Academy

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Rick

I’ve just caught up on Marvel and ABC Studio’s grand experiment in entertainment, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and, unfortunately, it’s not yet lived up to its promise or pedigree. (Although the most recent episode was a step in the right direction, … Continue reading →

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Five Avengers Too Horrible to Ever be Committed to Film

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Rick

With Marvel and Joss Whedon’s Avengers tearing up the multiplexes and making audiences believe a man can fly, build battle armor, throw shields, punch things really hard, and/or enjoy a good shawarma, a sequel is as inevitable as Steve/Tony/Harry/Draco slashfic. The … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Aunt May: Answering “The Toughest Comics Question Ever”

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Rick

Last Thursday Gail Simone asked what she called “The Toughest Comics Question Ever” on her Tumblr: For International Women’s Day, I am asking everyone to name their ONE favorite female-identifying character each for DC or Marvel. This is your all-time favorite … Continue reading →

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