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Phalanx Reading Order!

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The Phalanx hold a strangely prominent place in my heart due the techno-organic alien invader’s involvement in the last season of X-Men the animated series. Since X-Men TAS did such an amazing job of adapting “Classic” X-Men stories like the Dark Phoenix Saga, I generally assumed the Phalanx Covenant was from an earlier 70’s or 80s story arc, at least until I put together the My Marvelous Year reading club and realized the comics and animated Phalanx were basically released in lockstep! [Read more…] about Phalanx Reading Order!

Best Comics Ever #48: The Green Lantern – Morrison’s Resurrecting DC’s Silver Age!

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Why is Grant Morrison so keen on reviving DC’s Silver Age in 2019? John & I explore The Green Lantern in depth, looking at the use of Silver Age concepts in modern storytelling, and whether or not it works today. Plus, a whole host of The Green Lantern analysis as the series ramps up for the season one finish!

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The Best Joker Stories Of All Time!

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The Joker is the perfect comic villain, with high scores across every conceivable grade. He’s instantly recognizable. He’s the dark reflection of Batman’s psychotic, violent tendencies. Joker’s got range, allowing him to be funny and charming while terrifying others.

Best of all, he never loses track of being terrifying. No one does bad better than him, and the few times he tries to be good? He’s worse.

Here, then, are some of the Joker’s best moments.

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