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Some Comic Book and Game Characters Just Love to Gamble

Bill Casticart · June 16, 2021

Although gambling remains a largely adult form of entertainment, it can often be seen in movies, cartoons, video games, and comics too. There are many examples of gambling in Anime and Manga with one young character, Akagi, trying to take down the Yakuza, and he is only thirteen years old.

Old Superheroes Never Die: Cluster Fudge #1

RJ Carter · June 4, 2021

Cluster is a retired superhero -- a not very nice man who went around doing good things (if by good you mean killing the bad guys). His halcyon days have darkened his mood even further as he finds himself a widower and estranged from his grown children.

Five Top Comic Book Reader Apps

Bill Casticart · May 25, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic left a mark on almost every industry including arts and entertainment. One media genre that has been severely affected is the comic book industry, especially independent comic stores. The anthologies and physical issues associated with comic books have worsened the situation for sellers.

Look Out, Ireland! Here Come The Wraskles!

RJ Carter · May 10, 2021

Tony. Alana. Max. Rosie. Four punk rock rabbits looking for their big break in the music industry. But a chance encounter has cursed our band of bunnies to forever encounter the supernatural until they discover the song that will break their curse.

Return of the Funny Comic: X-Farce Reloaded

RJ Carter · April 23, 2021

The 1990s were a boom market for independent creators, riding the rising tide of comics sales bolstered by a flood of new talent entering the comics industry.

Missy Takes On A New Role as The Doctor in Titan Comics Newest

RJ Carter · April 15, 2021

Before The Doctor regenerated into a female form portrayed by Jodie Whittaker on the popular BBC series, Doctor Who, the possibility of transgendered regenerations was telegraphed by the newest incarnation of The Doctor's greatest nemesis -- the Time Lord who went by the label of The Master.

Joe Hill the Best Thing to Happen to Sandman Since Neil Gaiman

RJ Carter · April 13, 2021

Ever since the classic Vertigo series, The Sandman, had run its course, there have been a handful of attempts to recapture that lightning and put it once again into a bottle -- an intentional allusion, as The Sandman begins with Morpheus having been captured in a glass prison much like a bottle for several decades.

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