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Fantastic Friday: Oops all villains

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Fantastic Four: Foes was a six-issue miniseries from comics whiz kid Robert Kirkman, who’d later go on to create The Walking Dead and Invincible, and artist Cliff Rathburn. It promises a big … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Scrooge’s Last Adventure

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! We’re almost at the end of the series. You’d think that “Scrooge’s Last Adventure” would be the finale, but this is the next-to-last. Also, virtual reality! Here’s what happens: Huey, Dewey, and Louie are roughhousing inside the mansion, … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – New Gizmo Kids on the Block

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Mac McEntire

DuckTales rewatch! What do you when you debut a new superhero? Debut a bunch of variations of that superhero. That’s what the show is doing in “New Gizmo Kids on the Block.” Here’s what happens: Fenton’s mother learns about a … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Man and Mangaverse

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Anime and manga boomed (peaked?) during the early 2000s, and Marvel hopped on the trend with Marvel Mangaverse: Fantastic Four. Hope you like giant mechs. What’s all this, then? Marvel Mangaverse was … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – The Duck Who Knew Too Much

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! The comedy couldn’t be any more screwball in episode ninety-six, “The duck who knew too much.”  Here’s what happens: Fenton goes on a game show, where he wins a trip to Swizzleland, home of the Swizzle Stick. There’s … Continue reading →

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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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