Blogs by Nathan
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Spider-view: “Sub-City”This two-parter is wonderfully illustrated yet lacks the space necessary for McFarlane to properly play with potentially engaging themes
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Crawling Back: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions ReviewMarvel's first limited series/crossover event and its follow up remain narratively frustrating and forced, despite some fantastic art and action sequences
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A Tribute to Tim Sale
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Joseph Campbell, the Monomyth, and SupermanApplying the 12 Stages of the “Hero’s Journey” to Superman: Birthright
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Reading Marvel’s Secret Wars ComicsFrom Battleworld, to Earth, and through the Multiverse, these 4 series should help you prepare for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 6th Avengers film
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil: The Man Without Fear ReviewMiller and Romita Jr.'s limited series wonderfully complements Miller's original Daredevil run, explaining some contrivances and offering depth to Daredevil's early days
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Spider-view: The Infinity GauntletThis famed limited series presents the culmination of Jim Starlin's Thanos arc in bombastic fashion, reshaping the then-current state of the Marvel Universe's cosmic corner
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(Strand)om Stories: Silver Surfer: Rebirth of Thanos Review (Infinity Prelude, Part 3)This small volume is a great lead-in to Infinity Gauntlet, even if it offers imbalanced characterization of a certain Mad Titan
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Spider-view: “Doom Service”A simpler anniversary tale sees Doc Doom and Spidey go head-to-head while trying to offer a minor rogue some additional credence
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(Strand)om Stories: Avengers Epic Collection: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes ReviewThough sometimes verbally overwhelming, this collection is nevertheless an important milestone in the mighty Marvel mythos
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(Strand)om Stories: Warlock by Jim Starlin: The Complete Collection Review (Infinity Prelude, Part 2)An epic tale of destiny and personal struggle lays at the heart of this volume, and it's only when our characters wander from that path that this Complete Collection lacks focus
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Spider-view: “Righteous Sand”An engaging premise for potential character growth and unique parallelism is damaged by a weak, construed ending
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(Strand)om Stories: The Life of Captain Marvel Review (Infinity Prelude, Part 1)This volume is a tad too grandiose at moments, but it's a fantastic companion piece to Captain Mar-Vell's final adventure
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Spider-view: “The Deadly Foes of Spider-Man”Though not a perfect series, Deadly Foes is a fun glimpse into how the villains of the Spider-Man universe operate
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Spider-view: “Elliptical Pursuit” (Venom, Part 3)This neat two-parter starts off a little ho-hum, but the second half ratchets up the action with clever combat between two arch-enemies
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(Strand)om Stories: Thor: Ragnaroks ReviewThis collection compiles three tales more entertaining than I originally gave credit, showcasing bravery and fortitude in the face of cataclysmic terrors
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(Strand)om Stories: Wolverine Epic Collection: Madripoor Nights ReviewWolverine's first Epic Collection sets him apart from the X-Men, allowing two veteran writers to fantastically shape his standalone adventures
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Spider-view: “Perceptions”Though his characterization is imperfect, Todd McFarlane handles this five-issue arc with more tact and tenacity that his previous Spider-Man narratives
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Spider-view: “Cardiac”A new anti-hero makes his dramatic debut, pushing Spidey to the side in a tale that weaves great combat with mediocre philosophical conflict
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil: Born Again ReviewFrank Miller returns to Daredevil to craft one of the most riveting, character-defining arcs of the Man Without Fear's career
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Spider-view: “Masques”McFarlane's second Spider-Man arc fares as well as his first--wonderful visuals straining to carry a thematically lackluster story
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Spider-view: “Powerless”This arc's dive into deeper philosophical notions ends up shallower than intended, even if some of the premise's more practical applications are engaging
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Factor Epic Collection: Genesis and Apocalypse ReviewThis volume introduces an intriguing team concept that seems fun but is unfortunately based on a wobbly premise fueled by a massive, unnecessary retcon
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 ReviewDespite some recently revealed narrative issues, this annual remains a nostalgic, nerdy favorite that forms the foundation for my comic book collection
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Spider-view: “Spirits of the Earth”Some odd narrative decisions do little to take away from the illustrated beauty of this original graphic novel
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(Strand)om Stories: Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle ReviewThis classic Iron Man arc tells a powerful story of addiction and redemption as Tony Stark fights his greatest enemy: himself
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Spider-view: “What If…Kraven the Hunter had Killed Spider-Man?”This alternate version of "Kraven's Last Hunt" toys with an engaging concept but fails to provide equally compelling characterization
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Spider-view: “Torment”The first arc in Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man title is gorgeously visualized yet narratively underwhelming
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(Strand)om Stories: The Astonishing Ant-Man: The Complete Collection ReviewNick Spencer's Ant-Man is replete with humor and humanity, carrying a big impact through its small main character
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Spider-view: “Spidey’s Totally Tiny Adventure”A main narrative stronger than prior annual stories is only the appetizer for several powerful back-up strips from acclaimed writers and artists
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Spider-view: “The Return of the Sinister Six”This six-part saga gloriously resurrects the Sinister Six, relying on nostalgia a bit too much even as it crafts a compelling arc
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection (Vols. 1-3) ReviewReginald Hudlin's run is frustrating, dismissive of past narratives while forming engaging plots in the present
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Spider-view: “Sunday in the Park with Venom” (Venom, Part 2)Venom becomes a force to be reckoned with in a tale that's also a delightful return to good old-fashioned Spidey basics
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Spider-view: “The Powder Chase”This little two-parter plays with some fascinating concepts but fails to plumb the depths in exploring the ramifications
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(Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Enemy of the State ReviewAn engaging concept makes for an exhilerating story, even if it is somewhat hampered by a few narrative choices
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Spider-view: “Power Prey” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 9)David Michelinie's conclusion to the "Cosmic Spider-Man Saga" is somewhat rocky, somewhat satisfying
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Spider-view: “Dragon in the Dark” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 8)This issue tries hard to string along some engaging ideas, tripping over a potentially engaging finale as it struggles to bring in some cathartic closure
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil: Love’s Labors Lost ReviewDennis O'Neil's time on Daredevil is shaky at best, especially as this volume serves up a bizarre cross-section of content
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Spider-view: “Amazing Spider-Man: Skating on Thin Ice”This short two-part tale isn't perfect, but a surprisingly engaging narrative makes this story's message effortlessly impactful
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Spider-view: “The Fear and the Fury” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 7)Gerry Conway does his best to inject some unique, thoughtful concepts into this messy, meandering crossover arc
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Men Epic Collection: The Sentinels Live ReviewA few awkward revelations cannot throw off the exceptional narratives, artistry, and character growth contained in this bombastic volume
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Spider-view: “Shaw’s Gambit” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 6)A visually stunning brawl is slightly hindered by a narrative straining at its limited potential
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(Strand)om Stories: Luke Cage Epic Collection: Retribution ReviewLuke Cage's first Epic Collection is surprisingly solid in terms of action and character, despite potential cultural hiccups
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Spider-view: “The Harder They Fall” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 5)Some wonky philosophizing can't discredit an issue that ends up being one of the stronger "Cosmic Spider-Man" entries
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Spider-view: “These Shattered Senses” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 4)A paint-by-numbers battle scene creates a weaker issue, with some interesting character development attempting to offset the action
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Spider-view: “Cunning Attractions” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 3)This issue looks great, but while Michelinie toys with some loftier notions, his concepts remain buried beneath a pile of gimmicky
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(Strand)om Stories: The Eternals: The Dreaming Celestial Saga ReviewThis volume contains several stories which work to wonderfully plant the Eternals firmly into the Marvel Universe
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Spider-view: “With Great Power” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 2)Gerry Conway wrestles with the editorially-mandated "Acts of Vengeance" crossover, valiantly struggling to keep control of his growing narrative
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Spider-view: “The Paste and the Power” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 1)Spidey receives a bizarre power upgrade in this opening chapter of a somewhat controversial arc
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Men Epic Collection: Lonely are the Hunted ReviewThis volume artfully builds upon its predecessor, balancing out goofy science-fiction narratives with strong character-driven moments and arcs
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Spider-view: “Gravity Storm” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Prologue)This issue starts a small arc with promise, obscuring the quality of future issues with well-written character moments between action sequences
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(Strand)om Stories: Iron Fist Epic Collection: The Fury of Iron Fist ReviewThis tome is more significant than it appears, introducing a powerful hero in some genuinely gripping narratives
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Spider-view: “Power Pack & Cloak and Dagger: Shelter from the Storm” (Cloak and Dagger, Part 14)Bill Mantlo's second Cloak and Dagger-focused graphic novel is more intriguing and better balanced than his first
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Spider-view: “Atlantis Attacks”Though an improvement over Marvel's 1988 crossover, this event arc still struggles to find solid footing as it bobbles some important plot points
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(Strand)om Stories: Captain America: Marvel Knights (vol. 2) ReviewThis second complete collection isn't perfect, but it's a far cry better than its disappointing predecessor
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Spider-view: “Guilty”An intriguing standalone issue is somewhat mired by the fact it's only one chapter in an ongoing arc I'm unable to review fully
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Panther’s Prey ReviewA few tepid tales are largely overshadowed by the next daring chapters in Don McGregor's Black Panther "saga"
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Spider-view: “Parallel Lives”This graphic novel by Gerry Conway carefully intertwines Peter and MJ's history, despite some rocky attempts at injecting original material
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Men Epic Collection: Children of the Atom ReviewBased on a somewhat ridiculous premise, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's marvelous mutants nevertheless provide unique characterization and engaging conflicts
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Spider-view: “What About Carrion?”Conway unnecessarily complicates his own legacy as he tries adding more depth to "The Night Gwen Stacy Died"
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(Strand)om Stories: The Mighty Thor and The Eternals: The Celestial Saga ReviewThis volume packs in an epic narrative, and despite a somewhat sticky middle, culminates in a finale worthy of the Thunder God himself
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Spider-view: “Demon Night”This "Inferno" crossover allows Gerry Conway the chance to inventively create tie-in issues that aren't weighed down by the event's unfolding narrative
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Spider-view: “The Boomerang Return”This short two-parter is a breath of fresh air as Conway crafts an amusing version of the boisterous Outback baddie Boomerang
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson (Vol. 3) ReviewThis final volume collects several engaging issues...but you should really stay for the wondrous graphic novel included as well
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Spider-view: Cloak and Dagger (vol. 3) (Cloak and Dagger, Part 13)Old ideas jostle for supremacy with new plots, often winning out against these jumbled original concepts
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Spider-view: “The Evolutionary War”Strong standalone issues don't add up to an excellent narrative overall, but several backup stories weave together for a fantastic background tale
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(Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (Vol. 4) ReviewThis fourth installment is packed with standalone stories and narratives connected to the wider Marvel Universe...for better or worse
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Spider-view: “The Tombstone Testament”This nicely-paced, multi-part thriller enables Gerry Conway to ratchet up the stakes by introducing a new villain to the fold
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(Strand)om Stories: The Eternals by Jack Kirby: The Complete Collection ReviewJack Kirby's rapturous imagination spills over in a cosmically-charged series that explores various fantastic ideas...even if it remains woefully unfinished
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Spider-view: Predator and Prey (Cloak and Dagger, Part 12)Unbalanced characterization from a few principle players hurts the strong plot developments Bill Mantlo injects into this graphic novel
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Spider-view: “Venom” (Venom, Part 1)One of Spidey's worst enemies debuts in this anniversary issue, which holds up wonderfully over three decades later
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(Strand)om Stories: Captain America: Marvel Knights (vol. 1) ReviewCaptain America's Marvel Knights series starts out discouragingly heavy-handed as proseltyzing replaces narrative intuition
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Spider-view: “Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide”An exceptional Spider-Man writer returns to kick off a brand new run with an intriguing narrative
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Spider-view: “Return of the Sin-Eater”Peter David's sequel doesn't enthrall as much as the original, but it stands on its own by continuing an enticing story arc
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(Strand)om Stories: The Mighty Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus ReviewThis massive volume proves that Walt Simonson's run on Thor is definitive, distinct, dense, and daring
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Spider-view: “Life in the Mad Dog Ward”This "crossover" arc toys with a clever concept, yet the subsequent narrative can't sufficiently support the oddball idea
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Spider-view: “The Honeymoon”A decent first half can't save the rest of this annual as a master storyteller tries too much with too little space
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson (Vol. 2) ReviewThis second volume tries balancing mystical elements with street-level adventures, wobbling as it looks for strong support
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Spider-view: “The Secrets of Spider-Man”A handful of interesting facts can't cover over this biographical annual's many weak points
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Spider-view: “Kraven’s Last Hunt”This J.M. DeMatteis-penned classic remains a deep, engaging exploration of one of Spider-Man's original enemies
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Spider-view: “The Wedding”Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson say "I do" in an ASM annual that lovingly defies the current status quo
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Spider-view: “Foreign Affairs”Peter David's two-parter narrative connects nicely to the recent past, weaving in multiple pieces in a largely cohesive manner
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Revenge of the Black Panther ReviewThough readers are presented with an odd assortment of stories, each narrative in this volume stands strongly on its own
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Spider-view: Strange Tales (Cloak and Dagger, Part 11)Cloak and Dagger's third series proves their most character-driven outing yet, even if missing plot details obscure some of the narrative
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(Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (Vol. 3) ReviewThis next chapter in Chris Claremont's run features powerful, character-driven story arcs and a marvelous host of artistic talent
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Spider-view: Spider-Man vs. WolverineThis fantastic one-shot sees Spidey and Wolverine duke it out for the very first time, an engaging tale that has stood the test of time
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Spider-view: “Man of the Year”A genuinely entertaining annual that uses wit and imagination to craft fun takes on old tropes
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(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson (Vol. 1) ReviewThis first volume collecting Frank Miller's seminal run showcases the start of a very accomplished Daredevil era
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Spider-view: “Ace II”The sequel to Peter David's original annual fares a tad better than its predecessor, but that still isn't saying much
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Spider-view: “Wake Me Up, I Gotta be Dreaming”A strong central story helps wash down a somewhat disjointed backup strip that fumbles an interesting premise
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(Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Origin ReviewLogan's early days are explored in a wonderful limited series that crafts the man behind the claws
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Spider-view: HookyAn unsatisfying conclusion, fortunately, does not wholly detract from an engaging, original Spider-Man graphic novel
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Spider-view: “Fun’n’Games”A new villain and kooky plot make for an entertaining annual, boosted by some nice references to recent continuity
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Panther’s Rage ReviewWhile it gets off to a slow start, this Epic Collection provides a mostly compelling examination of the Black Panther's earliest adventures
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Spider-view: “The Death of Jean DeWolff”Narratively and artistically, this classic Spidey story remains as strong and accessible today as it did in 1985
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Spider-view: “Ace”Peter David presents a somewhat unabalanced narrative as he tries fashioning a stand-out, gripping main character
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Spider-view: “Give Me a Hand, Future Max”Ann Nocenti's standalone contribution is well-executed, even if some of the details get overshadowed by the narrative
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(Strand)om Stories: Weapon X ReviewBarry Windsor-Smith's seminal tale successfully explores how the man named Logan became the berserker called Wolverine
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Spider-view: Cloak and Dagger (vol. 2) (Cloak and Dagger, Part 10)Despite a few narrative bobbles, Bill Mantlo crafts a strong overarching story in this second Cloak and Dagger series
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Spider-view: Secret Wars IIThe sequel to Jim Shooter's fantastic crossover has its moments, but fails to be the engaging philosophical powerhouse it tries being
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Spider-view: “Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham”Peter Porker isn't exactly the best parody of Spider-Man, but he works hard to try to become endearing
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(Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (Vol. 2) ReviewChris Claremont continues his stellar run in a near perfect collection of stories, hindered only slightly by small errors
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Spider-view: “Treasures” (Alien Costume Saga: Epilogue)Louise Simonson provides one final glance into the "Alien Costume Saga" as she wraps up some plot points from her previous stories
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Spider-view: “‘Til Death Do Us Part” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 32)This inaugural issue ends the "Alien Costume Saga" on a high note, a fantastic "final" conflict between Spidey and the symbiote
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Spider-view: “The Spectacular Spider-Kid” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 31)A nice palate cleanser, this single story juggles certain elements neatly while fumbling some characterization
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(Strand)om Stories: Iron Man Epic Collection: Stark Wars Review"Stark Wars" presents bombastic action and hints at character depth in this 80s installment in Iron Man's Epic Collection line
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Spider-view: “Breakin’!” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 30)A long-running subplot culiminates in fascinating fashion in this celebratory 100th issue of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man
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Spider-view: “Trade Secret” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 29)This standalone narrative wobbles in places, an interesting concept weighed down by mediocre execution
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Spider-view: “Such Sweet Sorrow” (Cloak and Dagger, Part 9)Bill Mantlo presents an engaging, somewhat cliche standalone issue, including proper characterizations of Cloak and Dagger
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Spider-view: “Spider on the Spot” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 28)As Milgrom builds towards issue 100, he follows a shaky path in a rather unbalanced penultimate issue
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(Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (Vol. 1) ReviewChris Claremont's stunning run on Uncanny X-Men begins strong with this wonderfully entertaining tome
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Spider-view: “'Tis Better to Give” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 27)Marvel Team-Up comes to a bittersweet ending with a Spidey/X-Men pairing that successfully builds upon the past
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(Strand)om Stories: Man-Wolf: The Complete Collection ReviewAn entire collection focused on John Jameson's alter ego can be wonky at times but is ultimately more satisfying than disappointing
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Spider-view: “The Scorpion Takes a Bride” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 26)Stan Lee's brief return to Spidey-dom is a celebratory blend of old and new
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Spider-view: “Shadowman” (Cloak and Dagger, Part 8)Chris Claremont successfully blends mutant heroism with Cloak and Dagger's ongoing narrative
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Spider-view: “The Incandescent Man” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 25)Some crammed backstory and a forced moral hinder an issue that would otherwise spell an entertaining team-up
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Spider-view: “True Confessions” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 24)Al Milgrom's latest issue is a step backward for the writer, an unbalanced menagerie of events and faces
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Spider-view: “The Challenge of Hobgoblin” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 23)Tom DeFalco unleashes the Hobgoblin and deepens the mystery of one of Spidey's zaniest story arcs
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Spider-view: “Hermit-Age” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 22)Al Milgrom paints a relaxing standalone issue buoyed by subplots which compensate for a weak main narrative
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Spider-view: “All My Pasts Remembered” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 21)Tom DeFalco explores Mary Jane Watson's past in a genuinely engaging and deep issue
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Spider-view: “A Child Shall Lead Them” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 20)A fun, frantic Human Torch/Spidey team-up isn't burnt too badly by a less impactful Thor/Spidey pairing
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Spider-view: “The Final Answer” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 19/Cloak and Dagger, Part 7)With the alien costume seemingly gone, Al Mlgrom wraps up another plotline in an issue that reads better that some of his past work
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Spider-view: “The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man’s New Costume” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 18)Tom DeFalco reveals the alien costume's true nature in an issue filled with wit and wonder
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Spider-view: “Memory Lane” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 17)A fun standalone issue hones in on the hitherto unknown childhood years of one Aunt May
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Spider-view: “Hero Worship” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 16)This Marvel Team-Up issue tells a winning story about herosim without coming across as heavy-handed or preachy
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Spider-view: “The Collected Spider-Man” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 15)A frantic team-up tale holds only a small candle to a well-developed, surprisingly relatable backup narrative
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Spider-view: “Beware the Claws of Puma” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 14)New villains and new revelations await our stalwart hero as Tom DeFalco ratchets up the stakes
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Spider-view: “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘em Down at the Morgue After They’ve Seen N.Y.C.?” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 13/Cloak and Dagger, Part 6)Largely freed from the constraints of recent continuity, Al Milgrom crafts an engaging two-parter that sees his storytelling abilities at the forefront
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Spider-view: “Hometown Boy” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 12)A supervillain character study gets surprisingly deep in this one-off Spidey/Iron Man issue
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Spider-view: “My Sword I Lay Down” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 11)This standalone issue raises and explores some engaging questions, yet only scratches the surface in answering them
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Spider-view: “A Hot Time in the Old Morgue Tonight” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 10)Tension flits through this issue, some of it decently inserted, some of it misplaced, as Milgrom wrestles with the Spidey/Cat dyanmic of the series
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Spider-view: “Even a Ghost Can Fear the Night” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 9)Interwoven subplots take a back seat to a one-off filler issue that ends up being more fun than it appears at first glance
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Spider-view: “And the Answer Is…” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 8)Al Milgrom's chronology might still be broken, but he works to make up for it with the addition of a great new villain
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Spider-view: “With Great Power…” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 7)Spidey's most famous mantra powerfully hangs over him in this DeFalco/Leonardi issue
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Spider-view: “Foiled!” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 6)Good and poor characterizations abound in this David Michelinie two-parter, creating an unbalanced but entertaining tale
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Spider-view: “If It Wasn’t for Bad Luck…” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 5)A well-told Spider-Man/Black Cat tale is hampered only by chronological inconsistencies
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Spider-view: “By Myself Betrayed” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 4)Tom DeFalco gives Peter, and readers, ideas to mull over even as a supposedly impactful revelation falls flat
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Spider-view: “Where, Oh, Where has My Spider-Man Gone?” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 3)This Secret Wars tie-in tells a fun tale about the Black Cat but suffers from some chronological and character issues
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Spider-view: “Blind Justice” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 2)"How" Christopher Priest crafts this team-up between Spidey and Daredevil ends up far outweighing "Why"
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Spider-View: “Homecoming” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 1)Our first look into the "Alien Costume Saga" displays promise for an entertaining premise
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Spider-view: Marvel Super Heroes Secret WarsMarvel's classic crossover event, though not flawless, remains a genuinely rewarding series over thirty years later
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Spider-view: Marvel Tails #1Tom DeFalco sucessfully creates an amusing and humorous 80s parody of the Wall-Crawler
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Spider-view: “The Hunters and the Hunted” (Cloak and Dagger, Part 5)Founded on familiarity, this Marvel Team-Up annual nonetheless dovetails nicely with Cloak and Dagger's limited series
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Spider-view: Cloak and Dagger (vol. 1) (Cloak and Dagger, Part 4)The vigilante duo's first standalone series broadens their world and establishes Cloak and Dagger as people, not just heroes
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Spider-view: “Stalkers in the Shadows” (Cloak and Dagger, Part 3)In a story that nicely develops Cloak and Dagger, the regression of Frank Castle is an unfortunate downside
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Spider-view: “Switch Witch”A medicore Spider-Man narrative is overshadowed by a delightful back-up story by Roger Stern
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Spider-view: “In Darkness Seldom Seen” (Cloak and Dagger, Part 2)Cloak and Dagger return, their characters given more nuance...but not all the new pieces fit perfectly
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Spider-view: “Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut”Roger Stern's beloved two-part tale ratchets up the intensity in one of Spidey's toughest battles to date
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Spider-view: The Death of Captain MarvelMarvel's first-ever graphic novel is a gorgeous tribute to a fallen hero
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Spider-view: Marvel Fanfare #1-4Chris Claremont kicks off a 1980s series with a near perfect take on Spider-Man
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Spider-view: “Cloak and Dagger” (Cloak and Dagger, Part 1)Bill Mantlo introduces two important characters to the Spider-Man mythos
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The Spider-Man Chronology ProjectUntangling Spidey's history, one tale at a time
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My First-Ever Friendsgiving
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Unleashed
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Joker: Review
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Jeff Smith’s Bone Book 5Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border Finally Gives Our Starring Protagonist a Role of His Own
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Jeff Smith’s Bone Book 4The Dragonslayer Dedicates too Much Time to Subplots and Fails to Significantly Enhance the Main Story
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Jeff Smith’s Bone Book 3Eyes of the Storm Kicks Smith's Epic Story into High Gear, Stumbling Only Slightly Along the Way
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Jeff Smith’s Bone Book 2The Great Cow Race Stands Wonderfully on its Own but Adds Little to the Overall Narrative
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Jeff Smith’s Bone Book 1Out from Boneville is a Great Start to an Epic Fantasy in Comic Form
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Hunted vs Spider-IslandHow Nick Spencer's First Major Amazing Spider-Man Storyline Compares to Dan Slott's
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Whatever It TakesWhere Does Avengers: Endgame Fall on the ‘Marvelous’ List?
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Marvelous: Ranking the Movies of the MCU, Part 3 (7-1)
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Marvelous: Ranking the Movies of the MCU, Part 2 (14-8)
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Marvelous: Ranking the Movies of the MCU, Part 1 (21-15)
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Fit for a Kiehn: Ranking the Songs of Fit for a King, Part 3
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Fit for a Kiehn: Ranking the Songs of Fit for a King, Part 2
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Fit for a Kiehn: Ranking the Songs of Fit for a King, Part 1
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Spencer’s Spidey, Part 4: 10 Things Nick Spencer Shouldn’t Do as Writer of The Amazing Spider-Man (5-1)
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Spencer’s Spidey, Part 3: 10 Things Nick Spencer Shouldn’t Do as Writer of The Amazing Spider-Man (10-6)
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Spencer’s Spidey, Part 2: 10 Things Nick Spencer Should Do as Writer of The Amazing Spider-Man (5-1)
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Spencer’s Spidey, Part 1: 10 Things Nick Spencer Should Do as Writer of The Amazing Spider-Man (10-6)
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Incredibles 2: 14 Years Too Late?
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The 10 Best Amazing Spider-Man Stories by Dan Slott, Part 2 (5-1)
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The 10 Best Amazing Spider-Man Stories by Dan Slott, Part 1 (10-6)
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Courting Death: Characters Who Might Die In Avengers: Infinity War
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When Nostalgia Isn’t Enough—How The Last Jedi Substitutes Subversion for Shock
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The Superior Spider-Manalysis (pt. 2)
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The Superior Spider-Manalysis (pt. 1)
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The 10 Best Deaths in Superhero Movies (5-1)
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The 10 Best Deaths in Superhero Movies (10-6)
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The 10 Best Plot Twists in Superhero Movies (5-1)
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The 10 Best Plot Twists in Superhero Movies (10-6)
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Where Love is Central
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Rall Symposium 2017 Presentation
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away Gets A Little CloserA Newfound Appreciation For The Star Wars Universe
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Looking for Lewis: Day 10
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Looking for Lewis: Day 9
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Looking for Lewis: Day 8
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Looking for Lewis: Day 7
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Looking for Lewis: Day 6
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Looking for Lewis: Day 5
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Looking for Lewis: Day 4
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Looking for Lewis: Day 3
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Looking for Lewis: Day 2
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Looking for Lewis: Day 1
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Wisdom From the Mountains: Breakaway 2016 - Part 2
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Wisdom From the Mountains: Breakaway 2016 - Part 1
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Come To The Table - Part 2
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Come To The Table - Part 1
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The 10 Best LEGO Superhero Vehicles of All Time (5-1)
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The 10 Best LEGO Superhero Vehicles of All Time (10-6)
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The 10 Best LEGO Superhero Minifigures of All Time (5-1)
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The 10 Best LEGO Superhero Minifigures of All Time (10-6)
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The 10 Best Action Figures of All Time (5-1)
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Age of Ultron Trailer: My Reaction
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The 10 Best Action Figures of All Time (10-6)
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Lego Superhero Sets Review (2014)
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How To Make The FF Reboot Fantastic
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Why ASM2 Is the Best Superhero Movie Since TDKR
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Marvel Phase 3 Theory pt. 2: Phase 3 Films
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Amazing Spider-Man 2: Initial Reaction
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Prairie Light Review Poems
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Marvel Phase 3 Theory pt. 1: Phase 2 Summary and Conclusion
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Musical Genres
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Lego Superhero Sets Review (2013)
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2013 Movie Predictions Fulfilled
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A Super Future 2
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The Gray Guard: Chapter 1
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A Place of Growth pt. 2: Relationships
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A Place of Growth pt. 1: Class
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2013 Movie Predictions
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The Blizzard of DQ
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2012 Movie Predictions Fulfilled
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Back At Bat
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The Spider-Men
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The Dork Knight Rises
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The Dark Knight Rises
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The Nolanverse
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Elevators: Chapter 1
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The Dark Knight vs. The Avengers
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A Super Future
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Album Review: Welcome To The Masquerade by Thousand Foot Krutch
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TDKR Expectations
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The Avengers
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Why So Serious?
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2012 Movie Predictions
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Meet the Kiehns
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Aw, Shoot!
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Autobiography of Maron Kiehn
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A Family To Love On Valentine's Day
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Mom