Monthly Archives: February 2020

Fantastic Friday: Davis Squared

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. With Heroes Reborn and Heroes Return mercifully over, it’s time for a fresh new start. In vol. 3 issue #1, legendary artist Alan Davis and writer Scott Lobdell do a smashing job … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – The Invisible Agent 1942

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. The series crosses over with WWII propaganda in 1942’s The Invisible Agent. Buy war bonds, etc. Here’s what happens: Frank Griffin, grandson of the original Invisible Man, still … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Heroes Return and Return Again

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. When the Heroes Reborn reboot fell below expectations, Marvel was quick to re-reboot it. Time for the FF, the Avengers, and more to reenter regular Marvel continuity, and it was decided that … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – Ghost of Frankenstein 1942

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Universal Monsters. The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. Familiar faces, and unfamiliar brains, are here in Ghost of Frankenstein. Here’s what happens: Ygor and Frankenstein’s monster, having survived the events of Son of Frankenstein, eventually run … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – The Wolf Man 1941

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. After a few fun fun-but-lesser sequels, it’s time for another bona fide classic with The Wolf Man. Here’s what happens: Larry Talbot returns to hometown after the death … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Covert Action Team

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The Heroes Reborn event refuses to die, because vol. 2 issue #13 kicks off a whole new crossover, World War III, complete with a whole bunch of characters from another company. The … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – The Invisible Woman 1940

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. The Invisible Woman, released the same year as The Invisible Man Returns, leaves the horror genre behind and goes full-on slapstick comedy. Here’s what happens: In need of … Continue reading →

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