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Advanced Review: Archer and Armstrong #1
The “Summer of Valiant” marches on — bringing fresh, creative ideas to their amazing 90’s properties. This week sees the debut of the fourth relaunched series, Archer and Armstrong, helmed by Fred Van Lente and Clayon Henry. Although they have big shoes to fill – the original was penned by the legendary Barry Windsor-Smith -…
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Total Recall (2012) Movie Review
Recalling the Remix of Rekall
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Advanced Review: The First X-Men #1
When I heard that the legendary Neal Adams was pitching an idea he had for an X-Men tale, I was quite excited. When I heard the idea, the excitement began to wane. As I read the book, my excitement dwindled even further.The overall execution of the story is just not dramatic enough to capture the…
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The “DOC’s†Top Of The Pile for August 1st, 2012
The “DOC’s” Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley ( A weekly quick pick of the five titles that should reside at the top of your pull list. IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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Op-Ed: The Dark Knight, Aurora and Humanity By Lawrence Napoli
Humanity Rises and FallsShocked and dismayed over the Aurora MassacreBy: Lawrence Napoli [[wysiwyg_imageupload:2358:]]I must acknowledge the senseless tragedy that occurred today (7/20/12) in the US city of Aurora, Colorado. According to TheGuardian.co.uk as well as a plethora of coverage from CNN and various other media entities, a masked gunman [now identified as James Holmes] opened fire…
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The “DOC’s†Top Of The Pile for July 18th, 2012
The “DOC’s” Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley ( A weekly quick pick of the five titles that should reside at the top of your pull list. IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for July 11th, 2012
The “DOC’s” Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley ( A weekly quick pick of the five titles that should reside at the top of your pull list. IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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Advanced Review: The Walking Dead #100
100 issues! 100 issues of one of the most unnerving and highly acclaimed books that grace the shelves of your LCS each month! When I started reading Robert Kirkman’s opus to survival horror back in issue six, Charlie Adlard’s first issue, issue one hundred seemed so far away. But here it is, and believe me,…
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Amazing Spider-Man (2012): Movie Review
Unfortunately, This Reboot Was AmazingA Film Review of The Amazing Spider-ManBy: Lawrence Napoli Make no mistake. The Spider-Man reboot is a win . . . and it completely, emphatically and unequivocally pains me to admit this for the pure and simple fact that it is a reboot of an iconic trilogy that began a mere 10…
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Advanced Review: Earth 2 #3
The most controversial DC book to date, Earth 2, continues this week, and I am over joyed with the story that James Robinson unfolds before us!Creating a completely new vision for some of the oldest characters in the DC Universe has to be an undaunting task. Anyone would be overwhelmed by the sheer thought of…
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Advanced Review: Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1 (of 6)
Whether you refuse to by into DC’s prequel series, or are absolutely loving the new tales of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ creations, one thing is for sure — everyone’s talking about it! Controversial to say the least, these books have been hit or miss with the fans. Personally, Before Watchmen: Ozymandias is the best of…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for July 4th, 2012
The “DOC’s” Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley ( A weekly quick pick of the five titles that should reside at the top of your pull list. IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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Advanced Review: Sunset (Sneak Peek One-Shot)
Christos Gage and Jorge Lucas are giving readers a “sneak peek” into their seedy, crime noir tale, Sunset, this week — and all it will cost you is a dollar!Although the 160 page, black and white, graphic novel does not hit store shelves until July 18th, the 22 page “sneak peek” will be available for…
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The Walking Dead Episode 2 Starved for Help: Video Game Review
When the Dead Walk, It’s the Living You Should FearA Video Game Review for The Walking Dead Game: Episode 2 ‘Starved for Help’By: Lawrence Napoli As much as I enjoyed episode 1 of this digital game series, there is no question that the second installment dials up the creepy, grotesque and confrontation elements of people surviving…
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John Tripi’s Fantasy Draft: Robot Jox: Lucas, Lincoln, Takei, Norris
(Editor’s Note: The following is part of The First Cosmic Book News Fantasy Hollywood Draft; keyword being “fantasy”)”It is fifty years since the nuclear holocaust almost destroyed mankind, war is now outlawed, and all territorial disputes between the two great alliances are settled by single combat. A battle rages between two gigantic fighting machines piloted by…
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Movie Review: Prometheus (2012)
This Was Ridley Scott’s Return to Sci-Fi?A Film Review of PrometheusBy: Lawrence Napoli The second, most concerning ailment in Hollywood behind “adaptation fever†is “prequel-itis†and for the franchise that would not die, Ridley Scott decided to revisit his original foray into space horror with Prometheus. I didn’t quite know what to think about this…
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Movie Review: Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
Original Fairy Tales Are Quite GrimmA Film Review of Snow White and the HuntsmanBy: Lawrence Napoli [[wysiwyg_imageupload:2054:]] The trend of infusing fairy tales with grown up grit and special effects continues in La-La Land with Snow White and the Huntsman. Let’s make no mistake about the reason for this trend as it’s the same reason why…
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“DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for June 27th, 2012
The “DOC’s” Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley ( A weekly quick pick of the five titles that should reside at the top of your pull list. IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…
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Review: Avengers Vs. X-Men #6
After the shocking- and some what confusing- ending to issue five, this series could have gone anywhere. Fortunately for fans, Jonathan Hickman took up the reigns with this issue and created the best single story of this series yet!Along with fan favorite, Olivier Coipel, Hickman has crafted something that is worthy of the word “classic”!…
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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for June 20th, 2012
The “DOC’s” Top Of The PileBy: Chris “DOC” Bushley ( A weekly quick pick of the five titles that should reside at the top of your pull list. IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! ) I do the research, you reap the reward! Before you head out to your favorite shop today, be sure to add these five titles to your…