This used to be so damn cool
Groundbreaking stories or concepts often have a short shelf life. Frequently they’re upstaged by someone who does the same thing better. Sherlock Holmes wasn’t the first private detective nor Tarzan …
Month: June 2021
Bitter Orphan’s Day
Brooding about Father’s Day. For those that think I’m too grouchy about holidays, I assure you, I have reason.
Still fast, still furious: Fast and Furious 6-8
Following up on Monday’s post about the Fast and Furious films, I resume here with Furious 6 (2013). After pulling off the heist of Fast Five, the team has settled comfortably …
House of X/Powers of X: Imaginative Setup But No Landing
House of X/Powers of X Writer: Jonathan Hickman Penciller(s) Pepe Larraz Inker(s) Pepe Larraz Letterer(s) Clayton Cowles Colorist(s) Marte Gracia House of X/Powers of X hit big last year, a …
Fast, Furious, Successful: The Fast and Furious Franchise (part one)
I’m not a car guy — if I acquired super-speed I’d be happy never to drive a car again — but last year I decided to work through the Fast and …