Monthly Archives: September 2022

Fantastic Friday: Oh snap

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. I’m sure most comics fans are familiar with Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’ modern classic Marvels, but did you know Marvels had a bunch of follow-up comics? Marvels Snapshots: Fantastic Four is … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Attack of the Metal Mites

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! Let’s all get swarmed by bugs as we watch episode ninety-five, “Attack of the Metal Mites.”   Here’s what happens: Glomgold works with some scientists to genetically engineer metal-eating insects called metal mites, for the sole purpose of … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Salem’s plot

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Continuing our journey through Marvel Knights: 4, which was intended as a (somewhat) more grown-up interpretation of the FF. This week we wrap up the series with its final issues, #25-30. Issue … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Ducky Mountain High

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! The show’s final season begins with episode ninety-four, “Ducky Mountain High,” just as Disney enters a new era (era).   What’s all this, then? With the Disney renaissance kicking off in theaters, interest in DuckTales was waning. Previous … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Treasure of the Lost Lamp

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales, and… OMFG, they made a DuckTales movie!!! DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp was released on August 3, 1990, to mixed reviews and poor box office, but nonetheless remains a big part of the show’s history. … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Pharoahs, golems, and popups

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Continuing our journey through Marvel Knights: 4, which was intended as a (somewhat) more grown-up interpretation of the FF. This is issues 15-24. The remainder of the series can wait until next … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – A DuckTales Valentine

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! The series returns to prime time to celebrate freakin’ Valentine’s Day in episode 94, “A DuckTales Valentine.” What’s all this, then? By 1990, production on DuckTales has pretty much ceased, except someone at Disney was invested in keeping … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Four: Knighthood

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Time for a different and more grown-up version of our heroes (or is it?) in Marvel Knights: 4. What’s all this, then? Marvel never quite figured out how to compete with DC’s … Continue reading →

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