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November 10, 2011
By Richard Cook
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Deep Red

Movie reviews usually begin with a summary of the plot. Which is a problem in this case, because the plot of Deep Red makes no fucking sense.

Splashy: Drifting Roundtable

The most memorable feature of Umezu’s art (in the first volume at least) is the frequent use of splash pages.

September 8, 2011
By Richard Cook
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Annotated Justice

DC Comics has rebooted its line of superhero comics, beginning with its flagship title, Justice League … As a courtesy to newcomers, I offer this annotated guide to Justice League #1.

July 21, 2011
By Richard Cook
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Last Saturday I purchased a ticket for Transformers 3: Dark Side of the Moon. I admit that I did this of my own free will, even though I knew the movie was about robots that turn into overpriced toys.

June 21, 2011
By Richard Cook
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Snap Judgments: Five DC Reboots

A true comics blogger explains why something sucks, and then explains how everything would be better if said blogger was in charge.

June 8, 2011
By Richard Cook
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X-Men: First Class Grades on a Curve

Another weekend, another superhero movie. No magic hammers or wishing rings in this one. Instead, there are mutants, Soviets, and Kevin Bacon.

May 17, 2011
By Richard Cook
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Thor: God of Thunder … God of Lightning!

Thor has always been the odd-man-out in the Marvel Universe. He was, quite obviously, inspired by Norse mythology, but most of his fellow superheroes originated in shitty sci-fi stories.