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When Spectre Needs a Detective, There Will Be Blood

RJ Carter · June 28, 2019

Detective Jim Corrigan is the human host for the Spirit of Vengeance known as The Spectre. But that's a secret that someone has figured out, and they've enacted a horrific, bloody plan to separate the ghost from the host, and hiding him where the supernatural spirit cannot find him.

Holland, Zendaya and Gyllenhaal Excite In SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME

Jeff Ritter · June 28, 2019

I really enjoyed Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man series, at least the first two films. The inclusion of Macho Man Randy Savage as Bonesaw more than made up for the very slight shortcomings of the Green Goblin. Willem Dafoe was great, but that suit--there just was no good reason to not use the classic look.

With a Bullet: Cave Comics Wins with The No. Ones #1

RJ Carter · June 25, 2019

I've never heard of Cave Comics (although I've been in a few comics caves in my travels around the country). But I have heard of Jim Krueger, from the mesmerizing job he did for Marvel on EARTH X.

Macri and Zanotti's The Wall Well-Intended, But Problematic

RJ Carter · June 24, 2019

In a colorful kingdom, the king takes a walk with his advisor, and discovers there are many people in the land who do not look like him. Wishing not to see them, he orders them banished, and when that is not enough, he calls for a wall to be built.

Top Films That Will Inspire you to Get Fit

Bill Casticart · June 24, 2019

While trying to maintain your health and fitness, it can be challenging to stay energetic and motivated throughout the year. Various circumstances, such as harsh weather conditions or simply not feeling up to it are some of the factors that can tempt you to abandon your goal of being healthier and fitter.

Scout Comics Modernizes the Passion Play with CRUCIFIED

RJ Carter · June 24, 2019

There have been many times I've been tempted to write a modern take on the life of Jesus Nazareth. What's stopped me isn't the sheer audacity of the idea but rather the complexity of the world-building that would ensue from not having had that two-thousand-year-old touchstone upon which to hinge history.

Sheriff Woody: Complex Messiah

RJ Carter · June 22, 2019

He seeks out to save those who are lost. He loves without expecting or receiving anything in return.  He gives of himself to fix those who are broken. He instills an inner voice in the one closest to him to carry on in his absence. And, in the end, he ascends.

TOY STORY 4 Might Be The Funniest Woody And Buzz Adventure Yet

Jeff Ritter · June 20, 2019

It’s incredible to think about the Toy Story film franchise. When the first installment hit theatres back in 1995, it made a tiny little animation studio called Pixar a household name. It’s hard to believe that was nearly a quarter of a century ago. Computer-driven animation was just barely in its adolescence.

"Murder Mystery" Uncovers the Reality of Netflix Originals

S.J. Mitchell · June 19, 2019

Adam Sandler has done it again. For the last few years, Sandler has been making Netflix original movies through his Happy Madison production company. And "Murder Mystery" takes a classic format and delivers comedy gold.