Commentary: Conspiracy Theories Make The Best Stories
The world is crazy right now and conspiracy theories have a lot to do with that. Wild, conspiratorial explanations for
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Author: Frank Martin
‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ And The Fluid Landscape Of Sci-Fi
Science fiction, probably more than any other genre, has a purpose other than to entertain. It’s meant to challenge our
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Creator Confessions: The Risk Of Burning Bridges
As a writer of both novels and comics, Comicon contributor Frank Martin has a lot to say about the process
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TV Review: ‘Batwoman’ Tries To Find Footing In Winter Premiere
After two wobbly first seasons, it seemed Batwoman had finally found its groove with Season Three. It started by leaning
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The Life Of A Trend: From Slashers To Superheroes
The film industry is certainly no stranger to trends. Everything from detective noir to westerns have had their time to
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Commentary: ‘Locke And Key’ & ‘Something Is Killing The Children’ Share A Trope
There’s something special about an adventure story starring kids — probably because it’s so often in the real world that
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TV Review: ‘Superman & Lois’ Tackles The Multiverse In Season Premiere
There was a recent debate online over whether or not the Multiverse — specifically the existence of Spider-Gwen — alters
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Creator Confessions: The Limitations Of Comics
As a writer of both novels and comics, Comicon contributor Frank Martin has a lot to say about the process
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The Manufactured Drama Of ‘Cobra Kai’ — A Non-Spoiler Analysis
Many people are stumped by Cobra Kai‘s success, and rightfully so. By all accounts the show was destined to fail.
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The Batman Villains In Need Of A Live-Action Adaptation
No superhero has more live action interpretations than Batman. Even his bad guys have appeared in multiple versions on screen.
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Creator Confessions: The Importance of Proofs
Ask any creator and they will tell you about the importance of proofs. But similar to other topics, this is
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Comparing The “Trolls” From ‘Hawkeye’ And ‘WandaVision’
The post credit scene has become a staple of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ever since Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson)
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Commentary: ‘Hawkeye’ Is A Show That Can Only Exist In The MCU
During the early days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, critics were constantly questioning how a sci-fi film like Iron Man
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The Power Of Responsibility — A ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Spoiler-Filled Analysis
The following examination of a moment in Spider-Man: No Way Home contains a HUGE spoiler. If you haven’t seen the
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Commentary: How The Marvel Cinematic Universe Will Be The End Of Easter Eggs
Fans love Easter eggs in movies. They’re little nods to the mythology and lore. It tells fans “we see you.
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Creator Confessions: Another Look At Self-Publishing Vs. Traditional Publishing
Self-publishing versus traditional publishing. It’s kind of the ultimate question for not just new writers, but seasoned and even full-time
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Commentary: Turning Off The World — How ‘Hawkeye’ Relates To Me
The strange thing about media is that no one person experiences it the same. This is mainly because we each
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The Feeling Of Watching A Comic On The Screen — A ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Non-Spoiler Analysis
The Marvel Cinematic Universe really is a comic fan’s dream come true. Since forever, comic-lovers everywhere have wondered what a
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Commentary: ‘Hawkeye’ And The Importance Of Superhero Mortality
It’s a notorious joke that deaths in the comics are meaningless. Stories like to make a big deal out of
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Creator Confessions: A Problem Of Page Counts
As a writer of both novels and comics, Comicon contributor Frank Martin has a lot to say about the process
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Commentary: The Powerful ‘Hawkeye’ Theme You May Have Missed
Between all the arrow shooting and witty banter, it may be hard to see some of Hawkeye’s most powerful storytelling.
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Commentary: What ‘Hawkeye’ Shows Us About Being A Superhero
One of the great questions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe centers on how Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) — a normal human
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Commentary: “Thanos Was Right” — The Most Important Part Of ‘Hawkeye’ So Far
There are moments in the Hawkeye TV series so subtle that if you blink you might miss them. But the
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Creator Confessions: How Long Should My First Comic Be?
As a writer of both novels and comics, Comicon contributor Frank Martin has a lot to say about the process
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Creator Confessions: The Critique — A Writer’s Friend Or Nightmare?
It might seem like a paradoxical notion, but the scariest thing one can experience as a new writer is to
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Creator Confessions: The Effect Of Kickstarter Trolls
As a writer of both novels and comics, Comicon contributor Frank Martin has a lot to say about the process
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TV Review: The ‘Batwoman’ Mid-Season Finale Leaves The Team At Its Lowest Point Yet
Batwoman’s two main plots converged Wednesday night for a mid-season finale that brought the Bat team to an all-time low.
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Creator Confessions: The Art Of Lettering
As a writer of both novels and comics, Comicon contributor Frank Martin has a lot to say about the process
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TV Review: ‘Batwoman’ Builds Towards Mid-Season Finale As Mary Gets Poisoned
Since its first episode, this season of Batwoman has displayed a clear path that’s set it apart from the others.
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