“Babylon” Eat Your Heart Out: ‘The Carpetbaggers’ Reviewed
On the slipcover for Kino Lorber’s Blu-ray of The Carpetbaggers, Carroll Baker‘s Rina is shown biting George Peppard‘s Jonas Cord
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These Were The Voyages: Reviewing ‘Star Trek’ #27
Unfortunately for the cosmos and multiverse, the maniacal android Lore has achieved his mission to wipe out all of existence.
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Listen To The Puppets: Reviewing ‘Minor Arcana’ #4
When suddenly discovering that you have some sort of powers, attempting to test their limits is usually a good idea.
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A Beautiful Bit Of Chaos: Reviewing ‘Ultimate X-Men’ #10
A crossroads. That is where things stand with the mutants, and Children of The Atom, in the Ultimate Marvel Universe.
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Advance Review: The Comic Stars Align In ‘You Won’t Feel A Thing’ #1
The idea of superstar comics creators Scott Snyder and Jock re-teaming for a project – any project – is enough
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Not What The Doctor Ordered: Reviewing ‘Storm’ #3
As her life clock nears an end, Storm turns to one group that she can in her hour of need:
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Tearing Open Old Wounds: Reviewing ‘Batman: Dark Patterns’ #1
World’s greatest detective. This is the moniker often bestowed upon Batman — and, more accurately, Detective Chimp — within the
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Advance Review: Inconsistent Visuals Blunt The Impact Of ‘Ripperland’ #1
Jack the Ripper is no stranger to comic books. From Gotham by Gaslight to From Hell, the serial killer from
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“Romance” Never Looked So Ugly: ‘The Proud And Profane’ Reviewed
One would think it would be hard to join the Red Cross during WWII, get sent to a training center
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Back Where It All Began: Reviewing ‘Poison Ivy’ #28
She’s wanted for terrorism she didn’t commit, followed by a cult, and caught in a war between ancient powerful nature
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A Prison Of The Mind: Reviewing ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ #4
One turtle traveled. Another became a star. The third sought solitude. Their final brother had things just a bit tougher.
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Who Was That Masked Symbiote? — Reviewing ‘All-New Venom’ #1
The Venom War ended with neither Brock bonded with Venom. That means the symbiote is loose and free about town.
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More Than A ‘Very Special’ Comic: Reviewing ‘Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition’
For the last several years, I have podcasted about “Very Special” episodes of TV, those times when the regular plots
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There Are Two Wolves Inside: Reviewing ‘Batman: Full Moon’ #2
Sometimes we want stories to go really fast to get to the end. Other times, a slow build is preferred.
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Something For The Weekend: Our Pick Of The Past Week’s Posts
Welcome to the weekend and welcome to another round-up of selected posts from the comicon.com editorial team. As ever, we
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Superman Versus Lois: ‘Absolute Superman’ #2 Reviewed
Absolute Superman #2 continues to tweak with the origin story we are all familiar with as Lois Lane confronts Superman
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Review — ‘Dreadnoughts Book 2: The March Of Progress’ Is The Early Dreddworld Tale Of Democracy Falling
When Dreadnoughts burst into the Judge Dredd Megazine with Mike Carroll and John Higgins showing us the world of Dredd
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They Are The Law! — Reviewing ‘Two-Face’ #1
Hear ye, hear ye, the court is now in session. The court in question being the White Church of Gotham
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Review: ‘Gargoyles Quest’ #5 Retreads Old Ground
Writer Greg Weisman finishes up this last issue with a script that is at best decent. Unfortunately, the script is
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Review– ‘Justice League Unlimited’ #1 Brings The League Back Right
After years away, DC’s flagship team of superheroes has returned. Justice League Unlimited #1 brings the League back bigger and
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Review: Horror And Holidays Meet In ‘Dread The Halls’
With only a few exceptions, horror elements have traditionally been lacking from holiday stories. (Assuming, of course, you are at
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Far From Home — Reviewing ‘Miles Morales: Spider-Man’ #27
Hopefully, Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood spider-hero has a passport because he’s sure logging the miles to find a vampirism cure. Wakanda
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Review: ‘Tis The Season For ‘Top Cow Holiday Special’ One-Shot
With the holidays upon us, several publishers are trying to capitalize on the season with their Christmas special one-shots. Image
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Finding Healing Through Strife: Reviewing ‘Batgirl’ #2
Lady Shiva is one of the most dangerous people in the world. Where she goes, pain and suffering will follow.
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Review: Man’s Best Friend Becomes His Worst In ‘The Magic Order 5’ #3
Devil dogs, secret orders and sleight of hand at the reader’s expense are all entraining and engaging plot points in
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Springing Forward By Falling Back: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1091
Age is but a number. Unless you happen to be a superhero vigilante that’s taken a beating for years. Strained
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The Power Of A Wig Or Two: Reviewing ‘Catwoman’ #70
With the streets of Gotham far behind, Selina Kyle digs into her past and a mysterious plot against her life.
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Suffering Not A Single Fool: Reviewing ‘Absolute Wonder Woman’ #2
Monsters of myth and legend have come for the modern world of humanity. Only one woman stands in their way.
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Getting On Like Dogs And Rabbits: Reviewing ‘Nightwing’ #120
War has struck the streets of Blüdhaven, with its self-appointed protector finding himself five steps behind the shadowy string pullers.
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Review — ‘Black Canary: Best Of The Best’ #1 Is Pretty But Confusing
She’s one of the greatest fighters in the DCU. In Black Canary: Best of the Best #1, Dinah Lance is
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Their Fathers’ Shadows — Reviewing ‘Star Trek: Sons Of Star Trek’
For decades, the characters of Star Trek have sought out new life, met new civilizations, and always done it boldly.
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