Deconstructing Comics #843: The Fantastic Four On Film — ‘Fant4stic’ (2015) Pt 2
We conclude our look at 2015’s Fant4stic, directed by Josh Trank. Trank’s behavior on the set (and on Twitter) have been
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Ch 11 — “Farewell”
In Parastye chapter 11, disaster strikes during Shinichi’s parents’ vacation. Is this really as bad as it looks? Meanwhile, while
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Deconstructing Comics #843: The Fantastic Four On Film — ‘Fant4stic’ (2015) Pt 1
Should a director re-interpret a property when nobody wanted it re-interpreted? 2015’s Fant4stic, directed by Josh Trank, turns getting superpowers
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Where The F*#k Is Paul?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #842: Struggling With Kit Anderson’s ‘Second Shift’
After the (connected) short stories of Safer Places, Kit Anderson‘s new book is a full-on graphic novel called Second Shift (again
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Ch 10 — “Concern”
Shinichi is so desperate to prove that he’s not an animal, in comparison to the “ruthless” parasytes; does he end
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Adult Animation Revolution: ‘Arcane’ Creator Panel At Gallery Nucleus
Gallery Nucleus hosted an art exhibition and Q and A session in honor of Arcane. The panel moderated by Katcy
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Deconstructing Comics #633 (Flashback): ‘Eileen Gray: A House Under The Sun’
FLASHBACK! Eileen Gray: A House Under the Sun is a slim graphic novel by Charlotte Malterre-Barthes and Zosia Dzierzawska, about the
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‘Who the F*#k is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Is That A F*#king Pigeon?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #841: Ken Krimstein On Einstein, Kafka, And Comics In General
Ken Krimstein‘s Einstein in Kafkaland: How Albert Fell Down the Rabbit Hole and Came up with the Universe builds on
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Full MANGA Alchemists Bonus: Is ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ A Commentary On Capitalism?
Between volumes of Parasyte, we return to Fullmetal Alchemist and an article entitled “Fullmetal Alchemist is a Brilliant, Piercing Critique
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Deconstructing Comics #385 (Flashback): The Legacy Of ‘Starman’
FLASHBACK! The 1990s DC series Starman is one of comicdom’s most fondly remembered series. Interestingly, says series author James Robinson,
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Ch 9 — “Mother”
Tamiya Ryoko discovers that you can’t fool Mom: if your body has been taken over by a parasyte, she’ll know
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘What The Actual F*#k Is Happening?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Critiquing Comics #243: ‘Fables Of Fear’ And ‘Black Plastic’
Fables of Fear is an anthology horror title by Karl Brandt and David Parsons. Tim and Adam discuss; there are
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Where The F*#k Was The Rock?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Ch 8 — “Species”
The parasyte Mr. A terrorizes the school! Can Shinichi do what needs to be done to keep his classmates from
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Who The F*#k Is The Crop-Dusting Bride?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #210 (Flashback): Jillian Tamaki Interview
FLASHBACK! Skim is a coming-of-age graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki, and drawn by her cousin Jillian Tamaki. Jillian works primarily
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Deconstructing Comics #839: The Fantastic Four On Film — ‘Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer’ (2007)
This week we look at the movie that was based on the “Galactus Trilogy” of Fantastic Four #48-50, Fantastic Four: Rise of
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‘Who the F*#k is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Where The F*#k Is Paul?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Ch 7 — “Attack”
Migi senses a parasyte is coming to the school to kill him and Shinichi! Can Shinichi do what’s needed to
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The Sunday Spotlight: The ‘Mummy Did A Poo!’ Edition
It’s The Sunday Spotlight, your weekly round-up of comics cultural stuff I’ve seen…
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘How Much Is That Polly Pocket?”
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #838: ‘The Fantastic Four’ On Film — The Galactus Trilogy
One of the most famous Fantastic Four stories is the “Galactus Trilogy” from Fantastic Four #48-50 in 1966. This story has
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“Who The F*#k Is Frank?” Also Asks “Should Bankrupt Companies Be Taking Pre-Orders?”
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #837: Jack Kirby’s ‘Captain America’ #206-208 — The Tiger, The Swine … And The Fish
When Steve and Sam foil an attempt by police from south of the border to arrest their friendly waiter, the
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Watch This: 2000 AD Offers An Intimate Interview With Simon Bisley
2000 AD Brand Manager Michael Molcher has a lengthy chat with legendary artist Simon Bisley known for his work on
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Chapter 6 — “Tamiya Ryoko” (AKA “Tamara Rockford”)
Shinichi’s teacher is a parasyte! Does that mean he and his classmates are in danger? Or, is Migi correct to
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DC And Realm Announce ‘DC High Volume: Batman’ Audio Dramas Featuring The Best Of Bat
DC and Realm today announced DC High Volume: Batman, a new scripted, weekly series featuring audio adaptations of DC’s greatest Batman
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Who The F*#k Are The Tetas?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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