Monthly Archives: June 2021

DuckTales rewatch – Ducks of the West

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! As the series plays around with various adventure tropes, the tropes begin to repeat over time. We’ve had multiple sea monster episodes, multiple Greek mythology episodes, and now, in episode 42, “Ducks of the West,” we’ve got more … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Fun with Dr. Doom

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. But there’s no regular post this week because of [INSERT EXCUSE HERE] so here’s some amusing Dr. Doom panels instead. * * * * Want more? Check out my new book, MOM, I’M … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – The Golden Fleecing

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! The show does another attempt to bring ancient mythology to life in episode 41, “The Golden Fleecing.” Here’s what happens: After his airplane is attacked by harpies (!) Launchpad’s psychiatrist tells him he needs to reduce stress in … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Democratic process

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Last issue, the Inhumans returned. This issue, vol. 3 #53, legacy #481, the Inhumans continue returning. Gimmie a gimmick: This is second of four connected Mike Wieringo-drawn covers that create a single … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Merit-Time Adventure

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! Watching episodes in order, we can see several tropes being repeated. One of these is giant sea monsters, which have appeared in multiple previous episodes, and here’s another one in episode 40, “Merit-Time Adventure.” Here’s what happens: One … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday – Back to school

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. A new story arc begins in vol. 3 #51 legacy #480, while dragging all the ongoing subplots along with it. We’ve also got a little bit of a rotating door of creative … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Working for Scales

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! Episode 39, “Working for Scales,” is the fourth and final part of the “Cash as Cash Can” multi-parter, so the animators brought out all the stops with a floating city, airplane action, and huge piles of cash. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Nuff Said

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It’s issue #50 of volume 3 (legacy #479), so it’s hyped up as an anniversary issue, but it’s also part of a company-wide stunt that ended up not being much of a … Continue reading →

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