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Review: The Walking Dead #111
As a tribunal converges in The Kingdom, Neegan pays a visit to our hero’s community in look for his monthly “tribute” unbeknownst to Rick! What happens when that “tribute” is not ready? All I’ll say is that you have to have “guts” to survive in the world of The Walking Dead!Robert Kirkman continues to set…
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Review: Batman #21
When a new origin story is announced throughout the comic world, a resounding “Ugh!” can be heard almost everywhere. The venom is spewed even more vehemently when it pertains to an iconic character. So, when it was announced that Scott Snyder would be doing a definitive “origin” story for the New 52 Batman, you could…
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Review: Superman Unchained #1
Scott Snyder takes on DC’s “Big Blue Boy Scout” in an explosive and stunning read that will have longtime fans feeling rejuvenated and ecstatic!The dynamic duo of Snyder and superstar artist, Jim Lee, combine their masterful talents to DC’s oldest superhero. But, does all the hype pay off, especially for five dollars? This skeptic must…
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Cover Shoot: Top 5 Comic Book Covers For June 12th
Cover ShootBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This weekly feature will take a look at the most visually compelling covers on the market today. Whether they be variant editions or standard ones, these are the top 5 covers that stand out amongst the bevy of books that are released each week. They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” these covers…
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Review: Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 8: The Lovers
Da Vinci = Jerry Lewis as The Errand BoyA Show Review of Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 8: The LoversBy: Lawrence Napoli[Attention: Major spoilers and end of season commentary ahead!] Season 1 concludes with The Lovers and the theme of this episode is “tying up the loose ends” with what I hope will be a more adventurous…
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Movie Review: The Purge (2013)
Did I Just See an Argument Supporting Video Game Violence?A Film Review of The PurgeBy: Lawrence Napoli Human beings: Are we smart animals or transcendent beings? Are we inherently violent or is our behavior the result of other, more complex forces at work? Believe it or not, but The Purge is a horror/thriller that makes an…
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Cover Shoot: Top 10 Comic Book Covers For June 5th
Cover ShootBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This weekly feature will take a look at the most visually compelling covers on the market today. Whether they be variant editions or standard ones, these are the top 5 covers that stand out amongst the bevy of books that are released each week. They say, “A picture is worth a…
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Review: Archer & Armstrong #10
A brand new story arc awaits you in this months pages of Archer & Armstrong #10! Slightly building off of what we learned from last months amazing zero issue, Fred Van Lente amps up the action and intrigue in a tale that mixes hilarity and truly compelling plot devices into one of the best series…
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Review: Shadowman #7
In this harrowing issue that will change the world of Shadowman forever, Jack Boniface discovers that to defend the earth from ultimate evil, he must choose to separate himself from from everything he holds dear and trust an ancient power more demonic than anything he has ever seen!Justin Jordan pulls the gloves off for a…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 6/5/2013
The Top of the PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is the weekly “quick pick” of the best 5 comics to hit the shelves! Whether they are riddled with action, have the best dramatic sequences, blast you with a bevy of shock and awe or make you feel like a child again, these are the books EVERYONE should be reading! This “DOC’s” prescription for having the best week possible…
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Review: Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 7: The Hierophant
Da Vinci = Danny OceanA Show Review of Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 7: The HierophantBy: Lawrence Napoli Yes! Redemption episode! The last episode of Da Vinci’s Demons saw a chance encounter with Dracula (or Vlad the Impaler) of all characters and as interesting as that may sound for an historical reinvention that tiptoes the borders of…
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Movie Review: Ombis: Alien Invasion (2013)
(Note: For purposes in reporting we would like to note that Cosmic Book News EIC Matt McGloin was an extra in the movie ) Local Indie Means Pulp HorrorA Film Review of Ombis: Alien InvasionBy: Lawrence Napoli It never ceases to amaze me how “no budget” independent films almost always involve some element of horror. As a genre, horror…
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Movie Review: Fast & Furious 6
A Little Left in the TankA Film Review of Fast & Furious 6By: Lawrence Napoli Back in 2001, a little movie called The Fast and the Furious introduced mainstream America to contemporary street racing, NOS and Vin Diesel doing what he apparently does best. None could have predicted that this series would have turned into such…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 5/29/2013
The Top of the PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is the weekly “quick pick” of the best 5 comics to hit the shelves! Whether they are riddled with action, have the best dramatic sequences, blast you with a bevy of shock and awe or make you feel like a child again, these are the books EVERYONE should be reading!…
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Movie Review: The Great Gatsby (2013)
Neither Good, nor Great, but OKA Film Review of The Great GatsbyBy: Lawrence Napoli One of the “Great American Novels” gets yet another adaptation for the silver screen thanks mostly to the efforts of director Baz Buhrmann in his 2013 vision of The Great Gatsby. Seeing the teaser trailers for this project back in 2012 certainly…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 5/22/2013
The Top of the PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is the weekly “quick pick” of the best 5 comics to hit the shelves! Whether they are riddled with action, have the best dramatic sequences, blast you with a bevy of shock and awe or make you feel like a child again, these are the books EVERYONE should be…
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Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness
Back to the Past and Into the FutureA Film Review of Star Trek Into DarknessBy: Lawrence Napoli Before getting right into this review, I’d like to chalk up a victory to internet speculation; which is basically two thumbs way, way up to all of you. Back when J.J. Abrams was tapped to reboot this franchise with…
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Da Vinci’s Demons Review: “The Devil” (Episode 6)
Da Vinci = Van HelsingA Show Review of Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 6: The DevilBy: Lawrence Napoli For the first time in this show’s brief history, an episode follows immediately where the previous episode left off which is exactly what the audience needed seeing how last week’s episode: “The Tower,” ended with the unexpected return of Dr.…
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Review: Nova #4 (Loeb & McGuinness)
Hear those wails of agony when you open issue #4? It’s the sound of Wolfman, Abnett, Lanning, Giffen, and everyone else who has ever written a good Nova story screaming their rage at what has been done to the Nova concepts. You don’t hear Loeb’s voice because he’s never written a Nova story. He’s only…
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Review: Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 5: “The Tower”
Da Vinci = LiberaceA Show Review of Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 5: “The Tower” By: Lawrence NapoliMy titular suggestion of whom else I feel Da Vinci channels in this fifth episode of Da Vinci’s Demons is more than a reference to the many examples of “air piano” he displays throughout as he attempts to work out…
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Review: Harbinger #12
Before you read this review you need to ask yourself,” Why do I read comics?” “Is it for the heroes in intense situations?” “Is it for the exceptional writing that makes these situations come to life before your eyes?” “Is it for the depth of character the writer builds upon so that these heroes resonate…
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Review: Archer & Armstrong #0
When companies tend to do zero issues, it can become a toss up of whether it will be used as an origin tale or something congruent with a current tale running though the book. In the case of Archer & Armstrong’s zero issue, it is a bit of neither, a bit of both but undoubtedly…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 5/8/2013
The Top of the PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is the weekly “quick pick” of the best 5 comics to hit the shelves! Whether they are riddled with action, have the best dramatic sequences, blast you with a bevy of shock and awe or make you feel like a child again, these are the books EVERYONE…
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Review: The Walking Dead #110
Don’t be mistaken by the cover, you won’t be able to whet your appetite for action in this issue! Although, Kirkman does rectify the situation with an intense look at the expanded world of TWD, a slow burn build up of a larger battle to ensue.Fans may see this issue as just another actionless issue…
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Da Vinci’s Demons Review: Episode 4: “The Magician”
Da Vinci = BatmanA Show Review of Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 4: “The Magician”By: Lawrence Napoli [[wysiwyg_imageupload:7491:]]The end of last week’s episode saw Florence all but folding in on itself what with “demonic” possession, spies amongst the ruling family and the flippant Leonardo Da Vinci of all people being relied upon to tip an inevitable conflict…
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Thanos Rising #2 Review
It is a crying damned shame what’s being done to cosmic in the vain pursuit of mass market appeal. Well – mass comic book reader appeal to be more precise. Loeb has turned Nova (in name only) into a child-oriented teen Spiderman clone, Bendis has turned Guardians of the Galaxy into an Earth-centric Avengers-like book…
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Movie Review: Iron Man 3 (IMAX 3D)
Phase 2 FizzleA Film Review of Iron Man 3By: Lawrence Napoli Thanks to Robert Downey Jr. (and him alone), the Iron Man franchise has become a household name for the Marvel/Disney Super PAC that isn’t named Spider-Man, Wolverine, Mickey Mouse, Indiana Jones or Luke Skywalker. His performance breathes life into the inanimate and has raised the…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 5/1/2013
The Top of the PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley This is a “quick pick” look at the Top 5 comics that EVERYONE should be reading this week! Whether it’s rife with astounding visuals, has top notch characterization, is filled with emotional strife, has a bevy of high octane battle sequences or is just a plain ol’ great read — these books belong at the…
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Movie Review: Pain & Gain (2013)
Mischief. Mayhem. Steroids.A Film Review of Pain & GainBy: Lawrence Napoli [Readers, please humor me by reading the following paragraph]You’ve just finished a 3 hour work out and you’re sore all over. You’ve put in the work, but now you want to max out on a final bench press before you call it a night. You…
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Advanced Review: Shadowman #0
Justin Jordan and his motley crew of artists, has created an enthralling, sickly sweet and chilling tale that gives fans a definitive origin to the most powerful creature in the Valiant Universe — Master Darque!Known as the biggest, baddest villain to ever cast a shadow across the Valiant Universe, Master Darque is one of the…