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REVIEW: Sins of the father in ‘Deadpool #12′
In Deadpool #7 (2015), we were introduced to the 2099 version of the Merc with the Mouth, daughter of Wade Wilson and succubus Queen Shiklah. Also, that futuristic one introduced her anti-thesis, an imposter of sorts. Five issu...
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REVIEW: Rebirth again in ‘DC Universe: Rebirth #1′
DC Comics finally pushes the “R” button. That button is “REBIRTH”, Geoff Johns’ signature (and trump card) move in the boldest gambit since its New 52 reboot in 2011. DC Universe Rebirth #1 commences with Johns delivers a four-...
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REVIEW: Let’s settle down with ‘Pugad Baboy 28′
Pugad Baboy creator Pol Medina Jr. returns to his usual self of lampooning those who deserve to be ridiculed, criticizing the ills and stupidities our society committed, and self-loathing his own corny jokes in Pugad Baboy 28. ...
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REVIEW: The truths and consequences of ‘Justice League #50′
Justice League #50 marks the end of THE DARKSEID WAR, a ten-part (with a couple of tie-ins) long saga that proves once and for all, Geoff Johns is the best man for masterminding virtually anything superhero comic events. This u...
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REVIEW: War of Families in ‘Lazarus: The Second Collection’
Family is undeniably a social construct. It is considered a foundation of a community, tribal unit, society, nation and ultimately, civilization. It is even ingrained to various cultural norms and practices to the point of prot...
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REVIEW: Meet Roberta Tubb in ‘Southern Bastards #14′
Southern Bastards #14 served as a sort of a denouement of the third story arc “Homecoming”. This issue can also serve as a great hors d’oeuvre for the upcoming fourth arc since the setting takes place outside Crow County, where...
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REVIEW: ‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6’… Batman always wins!
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 completes the DC Comics/IDW Publishing crossover that basically reads more like a fan-service rather than a serious visual reading. Don’t get me wrong here, I personally enjoy the ov...
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REVIEW: Canada stands strong in ‘We Stand On Guard Deluxe HC’
“War is a racket.” This statement comes from a former American military officer who saw the general picture of the American government’s involvements in different parts of Latin America at the turn of the 19th century and even ...
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REVIEW: Time’s running out in ‘Star Wars #18′
Star Wars #18 is the penultimate chapter of the 4-issue story arc where Princess Leia is literally being tested to her absolute limits. To make things more interesting, the unknown mastermind is getting ahead of the curve while...
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REVIEW: The family reunites in ‘Saga #36′
Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples surprise Saga readers yet again because this time around, no major characters are sacrificed! Saga #36 is the end of the sixth Saga chapter and truth to be told here, I really never ever expec...