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Superman Review: New Trailer for ‘Man of Steel’ Starring Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner

Posted: April 18, 2013 at 11:37 pm   /   Comic Books, Film, Local, Movie Trailers

Earlier this week, Warner Brothers released the third trailer for this summer’s Man of Steel. In the latest trailer, we finally get to see some hints at what the film will focus on.  We see lots of action, what look to be amazing special effects, and an in-depth look at Superman’s origin story. Before I get […]

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Comic Review: Action Comics #19 by Andy Diggle & Tony Daniel

Posted: April 11, 2013 at 7:53 pm   /   Comic Book Reviews, Comic Books, Local

Action Comics #19 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Tony Daniel Finally!! Redemption has arrived.  After much suffering at the hands of the creative teams on both of the main Superman books (Grant Morrison/Rags Morales on Action Comics & George Perez/Jesus Merino on Superman), we are finally treated to the new creative duo in Andy Diggle (The Losers & Green […]

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Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con: A Weekend in Review

Posted: March 27, 2013 at 10:31 pm   /   Comic Books, Featured, Film, Local, St. Louis Events

As I write this, I’m still in a euphoric state.  Not because I was finally able to get my hands on a few key issues and fill some major holes in my collection.  Not because I was able to get an amazing custom sketch from Chris Samnee.  Not because I was able to see a Q […]

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Movie Review: ‘The Call’ Starring Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin, Morris Chestnut, Michael Eklund

Posted: March 15, 2013 at 5:56 am   /   Featured, Local, Movie Reviews

My mother always told me that if you didn’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything at all.  Well, if I were to follow that rule then this would be a very short review.  This flick was a complete disaster from the get go.  It’s one bad thriller cliche after another and even […]

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St. Louis Comic Con 2013 – Spotlight on Local Talent Attending the Show

Posted: March 14, 2013 at 4:42 pm   /   Comic Books, Local, St. Louis Events

With St. Louis’ first major comic and pop culture convention coming up next weekend, I wanted to take the oppertunity to spotlight some of the local comic creators that will be in attendance. St. Louis is quickly becoming a hot bed for comic book talent.  A few of those creators will be in attendance and […]

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Two New Superman Comics Set to Debut From DC Comics

Posted: March 13, 2013 at 9:44 am   /   Comic Books, Local

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a Superman fan through and through.  Action Comics Annual #1 was the first comic I ever bought, and I became a fan immediately. Before the reboot, the Superman books were struggling.  None of them, with the exception of Supergirl & Superboy had real traction with fans.  When the reboot was announced, I […]

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St. Louis Comic Con 2013 – Wizard World is Coming to the America’s Center

Posted: March 5, 2013 at 12:06 pm   /   Comic Books, Local, Movie News, St. Louis Events

Wizard World is finally coming to St. Louis! From March 22-24, Wizard World is invading America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.  There will be pop culture icons and comic book legends abound. Wizard World is a comic and pop culture convention that brings together the comic book, film, video games, gaming, toys, and sci-fi fans […]

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An All New Batman/Superman Comic Debuting in June

Posted: February 24, 2013 at 9:41 pm   /   Comic Books, Local

When DC Comics announced its latest wave of canceled books (Fury of Firestorm, Ravagers, Savage Hawkman, Deathstroke, Sword Of Sorcery and Team 7), it was only a matter of time before they began to make announcements about their replacements.  And so it begins.

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DC Announces All New Creative Teams for All Green Lantern Titles

Posted: February 24, 2013 at 9:39 pm   /   Comic Books, Local

It was announced last week that Geoff Johns is ending his 10 year run on Green Lantern.  DC’s The Source blog then revealed that ALL the Green Lantern titles were going to receive a creative face lift.  This morning, DC announced the new creative teams on the GL titles as well as a brand new title.

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The Long Box: Comic Reviews: Fury MAX #9, Uncanny X-Men #1, and Batman #17

Posted: February 23, 2013 at 5:41 pm   /   Comic Book Reviews, Comic Books, Local

This week, we’ve got war, fugitive mutants, the Bat, and The Jester.  Quite a lot if you ask me.   FuryMax #9 Written by Garth Ennis Art by Goran Parlov   I haven’t talked about this book because I was unsure how to convey just how much I have been loving it.  Garth Ennis (The Punisher & Preacher) writing about an […]

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