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Plastic Man #1 Lays Path to Doomsday Clock

RJ Carter · June 15, 2018

I love me some good Plastic Man. And while I have some questions stemming from this first issue from Gail Simone and Adriana Melo, this is still some good Plastic Man.

Image Writer Triggered over Pride Parade Flag Burner Arrest

RJ Carter · June 11, 2018

June is LGBT Pride Month. If you've not turned on your Internet in the past 12 days, this may be something that has escaped you. Nationwide, the LGBTQ community has gathered in cities to throw parties, hold parades, and declare their personal independence.

Little Girl, Big Scare: Devil's Due Comics Debuts New Horror Title

RJ Carter · June 8, 2018

I've watched more than my share of horror titles over the years, and the most terrifying ones weren't the ones with slashers or monsters, but where the source of fear was a child. And not necessarily the ones involving Damien or Regan or Rosemary's baby (although they absolutely scared!), but just evil children.

Dazzler #1 Doesn't Dazzle, Doesn't Fizzle in Inclusivity-Themed Story

RJ Carter · June 7, 2018

Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler, was one of my favorite mutants, in an era where all of the mutants were my favorite mutants. Sure, she was a product of her disco-ball times, but the concept of being able to convert sound into light was a quantum theory twist I hadn't seen done before.

Aquaman and Jabberjaw Cross Time, Dimensions

RJ Carter · June 1, 2018

Aquaman can talk to sea creatures. Even he admits it's something of a standing joke. But when a great white shark shows up in the waters of Amnesty Bay, he finds his so-called super power to be superfluous -- because this shark can talk! And talk! And talk!

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