Author Archives: Mac McEntire

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Fantastic Friday: What time is it?

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Except I’ve been having internet issues all week, so here’s this instead: * * * * Want more? Check out my new ongoing serial, THE SUBTERKNIGHTS, on Kindle Vella. A man searches … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: The original poker face

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. The 2006 Thing solo series was all about Ben exploring his new life as a millionaire while still getting into superhero adventures. Issue #5 begins with a flashback to the recent past, … Continue reading →

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Gunslinger Spawn copyedited, part 1

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Todd McFarlane is a mega-millionaire with success undreamt of. I’m just some guy. But as I’ve been buying, reading, and enjoying Gunslinger Spawn, I’m struck with the desire to pull out the old editing red pen. Here’s my attempt to … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Immunity idol

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. When J. Michael Straczynski took over the series, he added a twist by making Ben Grimm a millionaire, with all the fun and trouble that comes with it. Writer Dan Slott and … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: It was great when it all began

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #532 goes way back – all the way back – to explain everything about the universe and reality itself. That’s a tall order. Can it succeed? How to recap all this? … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Kiss, kiss, big bang, big bang

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. If you thought this story arc was getting far-out and cosmic already, issue 531 goes even further… by going back. Where were we? After taking a top-secret government job, Reed deduced that … Continue reading →

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Gamera rewatch – Gamera the Brave (2006)

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Gamera movies! The series concludes (for now?) with 2006’s Gamera the Brave. It’s a hard reboot that offers a new Gamera to go with its new continuity. Toto, too? Toto, too! Here’s what happens: We begin in 1973, … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Cosmic bowl

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Issue #530 brings us a lot of crazy space action, but also gives us a whole new take on the FF’s origin. Recap: Reed took a top-secret government job, where scientists hoped … Continue reading →

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Gamera rewatch – Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching the Gamera movies! The action is bigger and bolder than ever in the ambitious wrap-up to Gamera’s 90s trilogy in Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999). Here’s what happens: It’s been three years since anyone has seen Gamera. Ayana … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Base jumper

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In issue #529, our heroes take on the government and then come to a surprise revelation that may change everything we know about them. Recap: Reed takes a job at a secret … Continue reading →

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