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On Captain America: The Winter Soldier’s “Illusion of Change”

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I’m angry. Not like Hulk-angry, or feral Wolverine, but maybe Beast after a BAMF! gets into his lab.

I spent a jog listening to Grantland Network’s “Do You Like Prince Movies” podcast today to hear their take on Cap 2. Alex Pappademas and Wesley Morris are smart, intellectual film and culture critics who always have something interesting to say.

But I was a bit shocked how vehemently I disagree with most of the arguments raised against Captain America: The Winter Soldier. [Read more…] about On Captain America: The Winter Soldier’s “Illusion of Change”

Agents of SHIELD Ep 17: “Turn, Turn, Turn” Recap & Theories

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Over the weekend, before heading out to see Captain America: The Winter Soldier, I watched the Marvel Cinematic Universe one-shots for the first time. The first several are Coulson / SHIELD related, and I half-joked that each one was the best Agents of SHIELD episode of the season. Generally, this is accomplished in under 3 minutes.

After last night’s episode, that is finally no longer the case. The direct tie-in to Captain America 2 was hands down the best episode of the season, and hints at a future ripe with possibility (and more importantly, comic book tie-in theories). [Read more…] about Agents of SHIELD Ep 17: “Turn, Turn, Turn” Recap & Theories

The Modern Marvel Universe in 25 Trade Collections: 2000 to 2012 Fast Track

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It’s recently occurred to me that although I have my comprehensive reading order guide to the Marvel Universe (often imitated, never duplicated),  I don’t really have a fast track guide.

You know, for people that aren’t as obsessively inclined to read all of the comics in the history of ever. Wimps, if you will. (Jokes, my little wimpy, jokes!)

So here it is – the fast track guide to the Modern Marvel Universe, giving you all the essential story lines in 25 trade collections. Save money, save time, and get your true believer on all at once! [Read more…] about The Modern Marvel Universe in 25 Trade Collections: 2000 to 2012 Fast Track

The Best of Captain America Comics in Marvel Unlimited

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Of all the founding Avengers, Captain America was one of them.

This is an egregious foray into sacrilige, but it’s how I felt about solo Captain America stories for years. The old guy? The boyscout without superman’s godlike ability? The star of one of the most unintentionally hilarious B-movies of all time? No thanks!

Needless to say, I’ve learned the error of my ways. Here are the best Captain America comics on Marvel Unlimited: [Read more…] about The Best of Captain America Comics in Marvel Unlimited

Star Lord Infiltrates The Best Selling Graphic Novels of 2014: Worth a Buy?

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Earlier this year, Comic Book Herald was added to the Diamond Comics top sellers distribution list, which is a fancy way of saying I am super important (wait, why are you laughing?).

While this comic book sales insight has been fascinating (Wow, Marvel & DC really dominate market share, and Batman always wins), it’s rarely been as intriguing as a development from February 2014. The little-known Star-Lord: Annihilation Conquest mini series is a top 10 selling graphic novel for the month! Is this just Guardians of the Galaxy fever run wild, or is this trade worth your dollars?

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