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DuckTales rewatch – Much Ado About Scrooge

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! I get my Shakespearian freak on during episode twenty-three, “Much Ado About Scrooge.” Here’s what happens: Scrooge gets a visit from Filler Brushbill, a famous (!) door-to-door salesman, who can sell anything to anyone. After various mishaps, Brushbill … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Mickey’s Christmas Carol 1983

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! It’s the holiday season, so let’s go back to Mickey’s Christmas Carol, which many consider to be a proto-DuckTales. It’s generally believed that 1983’s Mickey’s Christmas Carol eventually led to 1987’s DuckTales. But then we remember that the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Damage Control

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In volume 3 issue 37, we’ve got shape-changing aliens, Hollywood producers, and Damage Control is on the scene! We begin at the wreckage of Pier 4, which was recently destroyed in the … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Down and Out in Duckburg

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! We’ve got ‘80s excess with the rich versus the poor in episode 22, “Down and Out in Duckburg.” Here’s what happens: Scrooge is going to be profiled on his favorite TV show, Lifestyles of the Filthy Rich. But … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Alchemical process

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Volume 3, issue 36 gives the old “science versus magic” debate, and we say goodbye to the pier. In the last issue, evil alchemist Diablo escaped from an evil mirror and unleashed … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Maid of the Myth

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! In episode 21, “Maid of the Myth,” we go back to Viking times. Or, do Viking times come to us? Also, lots of opera singing. Here’s what happens: Mrs. Beakeley stars in a Viking-themed opera (!) no the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Diablo a go-go

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. A new writer/artist takes over in vol. 3 #35, where our heroes fight both an evil alchemist and a bunch of lawyers.   Before we begin, note that writer Chris Claremont is … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Superdoo

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! In episode 20, “Superdoo,” side character Doofus gets a starring role this time. Because that’s what the fans want, right? Here’s what happens: Launchpad is leading the Junior Woodchucks on a camping trip, but poor Doofus is so … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Obliterator? I hardly know her

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Vol. 3 # 34 features an alien invasion, time travel, and more all in the usual 22 pages. Let’s try to recap this. After their headquarters were attacked, the FF’s investigation leads … Continue reading →

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DuckTales rewatch – Hero for Hire

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mac McEntire

Rewatching DuckTales! The series takes on Hollywood and superheroes (timely!) in episode 19, “Hero for Hire.” Here’s what happens: Scrooge is opening a new branch of the McDuck Bank, which he says is completely burglary-proof thanks to his new anti-Beagle … Continue reading →

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