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Fantastic Friday: Which ape is which?

Posted on March 20, 2020

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Vol. 3 issue #3 is the third and final issue with legendary artist Alan Davis, who co-wrote this one with writer Scott Lobdell. Davis originally intended to stay on Fantastic Four longer, … Continue reading →

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Universal monsters rewatch – Phantom of the Opera 1943

Posted on March 17, 2020

Rewatching the Universal monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. This 1943 version of Phantom of the Opera is the oddity in the box set, as it’s in color, and more of a romance/musical than it is horror. … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Pier Pressure

Posted on March 13, 2020

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In volume 3 issue #2, the short-but-stellar run of writer Scott Lobdell and legendary artist Alan Davis continues, with a new headquarters, a new villain, even a new mailman. The issue begins … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man 1942

Posted on March 10, 2020

Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. It’s continuity-shmontinuity for our first big crossover, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man. Here’s what happens: After rising from the grave, Larry Talbot, a.k.a. the Wolf Man, learns he … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Wizard Magazine

Posted on March 6, 2020

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The series gets a special 1/2 issue, courtesy of the one and only Wizard Magazine. You might think that 1/2 should come before 1, but this takes place between issues 1 and … Continue reading →

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Universal Monsters rewatch – The Mummy’s Tomb 1942

Posted on March 3, 2020

Rewatching the Universal Monsters! The ones on the Blu-ray box, at least. Good ol’ Kharis is back in The Mummy’s Tomb. Here’s what happens: Taking place 30 years (!) after The Mummy’s Hand, we catch up with those characters as … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Davis Squared

Posted on February 28, 2020

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

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

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

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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