Monthly Archives: November 2015

Reading Sherlock Holmes – The Yellow Face

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories. Reader opinions on The Yellow Face have been divided over the years. Although the story is morally ambiguous, it provides a lot of insight to our detective hero. Facts of the case: A man … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Assemble!

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. But wait, this isn’t an FF comic, it’s Avengers #233. Fantastic Four was popular enough at the time that the Negative Zone tale took over Avengers for one issue. While the FF … Continue reading →

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Reading Sherlock Holmes – The Cardboard Box

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories. The Cardboard Box isn’t most exciting-sounding title, but it’s a terrific Holmes tale. Facts of the case: It’s summertime, and there’s a heat wave hitting London. Holmes and Watson investigate a woman, Miss Cushing, … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Insane in the mainframe

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Seems like the epic Negative Zone arc just got started, and now, in issue #255, we’re already barreling toward the big finale. Previously, an alien named Taranith stole Reed’s consciousness to fuel his … Continue reading →

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Reading Sherlock Holmes – The Silver Blaze

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories. Our hero is returning the countryside in pursuit of both a killer and a horse in The Silver Blaze. Facts of the case: Up in the English countryside, a prize racehorse has somehow been … Continue reading →

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James Bond rewatch: Spectre

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the James Bond films chronologically. There’s a new Bond movie in 2015, so it’s time to bring back this blog series and explore the mystery of Spectre. SPOILER WARNING! Blond blurb: Bond performs an off-the-books assassination in Mexico, investigating … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: One for the Whovians

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Mac McEntire

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. You guys like Dr. Who, right? Because this issue is as close as we’ve come (so far) to a Fantastic Four/Dr. Who crossover. We’re continuing our multi-issue arc with our heroes exploring … Continue reading →

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