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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 Top 10 Things I Want to See in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Love or hate, shows like Smallville and The Walking Dead have opened the door for live-action comic book adaptations on television.

With Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D we’ll finally have the real test for comic book tv: Can a show set within a comic book universe, loosely embedded in comic book continuity, successfully please critics and long-time fans alike?

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Monday Morning Comic Rack: Walking Dead Season 3 Finale Kills Comic Book Continuity

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One of the best things about The Walking Dead on AMC from day one was the decision to make the show a true comic book adaptation.

Despite the fact that this show stems from Robert Kirkman’s highly enjoyable Image Comics run, it has never treated Kirkman’s comics like a Bible. That’s never been more true than the conclusion of last night’s season three finale. *Spoilers Follow!* [Read more…] about Monday Morning Comic Rack: Walking Dead Season 3 Finale Kills Comic Book Continuity

Walking To Prison: Life Lessons From The Walking Dead Season 2 Finale

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AMC TV has built a pretty darn impressive reputation over the course of the last four or five years. Shows like Mad Men and Breaking Bad have transformed the network from HBO rerun/National Lampoon’s Vacation specialist, to the premiere source of high-quality cable television. One constant with the success has been an admirable resolve to avoid running for the sake of a surge in adrenaline. Instead, AMC has won its share of critical acclaim with a cocksure walk.

The Walking Dead, quite naturally, has taken precisely the same approach. It’s an approach I appreciate. And it’s also going to be the death of this show. [Read more…] about Walking To Prison: Life Lessons From The Walking Dead Season 2 Finale