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Question of the Week: Is It Worth Reading DC’s New 52?

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From the comments of the DC Reading Order:

Hey, I’m trying to get into DC comics and have started the new 52 just recently. Is it still a good starting point?? I know they stopped making it but should I still read it? If not what else should I do to get into the DC universe? Thank you!!

There are a couple ways of looking at this question. The first: Is the new 52 a good starting place for new readers? And the second: Is the New 52 worth reading? [Read more…] about Question of the Week: Is It Worth Reading DC’s New 52?

Ant-Man Movie Review – Where Does it Rank in the MCU?

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I like art that takes chances. Unique, one-of-a-kind experiences.

At Pitchfork Music Festival this weekend, plenty of bands that I liked delivered quality sets of music. Kurt Vile, and the New Pornographers played songs I enjoy, and they played them cleanly. It was nice. Comforting.

But nothing was as life-affirming as Future Islands off-the-rails dad dance party. [Read more…] about Ant-Man Movie Review – Where Does it Rank in the MCU?

SIEGE #1 Review: “Catch Twenty-Doom!”

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Winding down assignments from the publisher, writer Kieron Gillen creates an unlikely yet compelling ensemble of cherry-picked Marvel properties from his personal catalog. Instead of resting on well-earned laurels and churning out a self-congratulatory novelty book, Gillen smartly positions his “Greatest Hits” as one of the most integral Secret Wars spin-offs. [Read more…] about SIEGE #1 Review: “Catch Twenty-Doom!”

HAWKEYE #22 Review: “Futzin’ Crescendo!”

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I rarely write reviews in first-person but the conclusion of Fraction and Aja’s “Hawkguy” saga requires a no-filter response. After enduring multiple frustrating delays, one of the most anticipated comics of the year is finally here. Does it deliver the goods? Does. It. Ever! [Read more…] about HAWKEYE #22 Review: “Futzin’ Crescendo!”