Monthly Archives: July 2021

Fantastic Friday: In the Yancy heights

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Writer Karl Kesel only solo wrote two issues of FF, but in vol. 3 #56, legacy #485, but he certainly made his mark on FF history. We begin with a man wandering … Continue reading

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DuckTales rewatch – The Right Duck

Rewatching DuckTales! Remember when Launchpad went into space and made first contact with deadly aliens? We’re doing that all over again in episode 47, “Right Duck.” Here’s what happens: Scrooge fires Launchpad after Launchpad destroys an expensive statue. After being … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: Nice jacket

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The FF are a family, so here’s a family sitcom episode in volume 3 #55 legacy #484. We’re entering an odd transitory time in FF history. Writer-artist Carlos Pacheco and his co-writer … Continue reading

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DuckTales rewatch – Raiders of the Lost Harp

Rewatching DuckTales! It’s time for another trip back to Greek mythology. I guess this is just going to be a recurring thing for this series. Here’s episode 45, “Raiders of the Lost Harp.” Here’s what happens: Scrooge is leading an … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: Our gal Val

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. This is a big one, people. If you’ve read any FF-related comic in the last 5-10 years, you know how big of a character Valeria Richards has become. Now here’s Vol. 3 … Continue reading

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DuckTales rewatch – Back Out in the Outback

Rewatching DuckTales! We’re going Down Under in episode 44, “Back Out in the Outback,” for cute animals and… UFOs? Here’s what happens: There are strange occurrences in Australia, where strange lights appear at night, shearing and abducting sheep on land … Continue reading

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DuckTales rewatch – Time Teasers

Rewatching DuckTales! We’re freezing time, we’re time traveling, and we even have a time bathtub in episode 43, “Time Teasers.” Here’s what happens: When Huey, Dewey and Louie are late for breakfast, Scrooge tries to impart the lesson “The early … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: Sense and Senso-bility

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. For readers who’ve been wondering if any of these storylines are going anywhere, here’s vol 3 #53 legacy #482 with the answers. Gimmie a gimmick: This is the third of four issues … Continue reading

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