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Who reviewed what below?
After each review quote you'll see the initials of the critic who wrote it (and that review).. Here's your key to Who's Who:
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AS=Andrew Schumann
BO=Larry "Bocepheus" Evans
BT=Vittorio "Big Tuna" Carli |
DS="Sweet" Dan Sweet
DK = Deanna "Dee Kay" Bihlmayer
JR = Jim "Good Old JR" Rutkowski
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The opinions expressed in the reviews below are not necessarily those of Alternate Reality, Inc.
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GO TO ALL OF THESE
DECEMBER 2011 COMIC REVIEWS |
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AVENGERS ACADEMY #23 |
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"Tom Raney and Christos Gage have clearly separated themselves from the
pack with this latest issue..." (DS) |
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UNCANNY
X-FORCE #18 |
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“Remender dodges a bullet by making each of these tried-and-true tricks of the
trade seem less tired...” (DS) |
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MI: GHOST PROTOCOL |
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"...a genuine spectacle with set-pieces that will knock even the most jaded
viewers for a loop or two." (JR) |
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BATMAN YEAR ONE DVD |
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"... adapts Miller's tale with excellent animation and first-rate voice
work-finding a nice balance..." (JR)
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ROH HOUSE SHOW 111911
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"Ring of Honor-definitely have guys who draw people in with their in ring
abilities..." (AS) |
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55 BEST COMICBOOK
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"This song is about an alien sighting, and it examines the idea of Superman as
an American symbol..." (BT)
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MIDNIGHT IN
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"...deeply satisfying and charming from start to finish. This is my
favorite film of the year so far." (JR) |
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THOR |
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"...stands completely on its own as its own movie and proves to be an excellent
addition to the superhero genre." ." (JR)
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2011 OSCAR
PREDICTIONS |
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The 2011 Academy Awards just happened but our two media opinion makers "BO" &
"JR" logged in their predictions just before Oscar Night (022711). How close
were they? Find out here! |
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GO TO ALL OF THESE
MARCH 2011 COMIC REVIEWS |
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SOULFIRE VOL3 #0 |
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"...IF ever there was a reason to bear this sort of maligned pish-posh of
mediocrity, it would be Jason Fabok" (DS) |
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SAVAGE BEAUTY #1 |
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"There's a twist up the writer's sleeve, one that is bound to shock, but not
necessarily satisfy readers." (DS) |
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HELLRAISER #1 |
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"... I gave it a shot and it didn’t leap out of the void and drag me into
its story." (DS) |
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FF #1 |
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"...this book has crept up my reading list each week until it’s found its
rightful place at the top" (DS) |
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UNCANNY X-FORCE #5.1 |
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"... I can’t knock Albuquerque’s amazing abilities and all that he brings
to the table, that’s for sure." (DS) |
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XOMBI #1 |
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"...a beautiful, memorable thing, one we don’t see nearly enough of in this
industry lately." (DS) |
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FEAR ITSELF BOOK OF SKULL |
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"... this is, at best, a filler issue with little to offer readers that are
on the fence about the event." (DS) |
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BATMAN #708 |
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"‘I didn’t find the story to be entirely enjoyable, it was a thrill to turn each
page and marvel in the artwork" (DS) |
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MARVEL ZOMBIES SUPREME #1 |
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"...somebody, anybody needs to put this title down, for good. Like,
bullet-to-the-head-good." (DS) |
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WOLVERINE HERCULES #1 |
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"‘...a book I would typically label as ‘filler’ is actually quite gutsy;
well done" (DS) |
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5 RONIN #1 |
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"‘...while I want to know what’s going on, I’m not sure I’m SOLD on the
story." (DS) |
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HANNA
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"...exciting and strangely touching epic that is one of the few cinematic high
point of the year to date." (JR)
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SOURCE CODE |
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"...fascinating insights into the human sense of the self." (JR) |
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RANGO
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"...an exercise in cleverness, and that detachment robs the picture of the joy
it craves." (JR)
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VERONICA #205 |
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“This is a great read, and I am happy to see that Archie Comics has decided to
jump in with a gay high school character." (DK) |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH:
FANTASTIC FOUR #587 |
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“Hickman’s story is phenomenal, but I don’t think it would be as emotionally
arresting if illustrated by anyone else.” (DS) |
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GO TO ALL OF THESE FEBRUARY 2011 COMIC REVIEWS |
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SILVER SURFER #1 |
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"..can Pak make people relate to a silver-skinned alien who works for the
devourer of worlds?! I’m leaning toward ‘No’" (DS) |
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MISSION #1 |
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"...an enthralling read capable of calling into question just how far one
would be willing to go for their God" (DS) |
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CHARISMAGIC #0 |
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"...attempts to goad readers into giving the series a shot without entirely
knowing why." (DS) |
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ASTONISHING X-MEN #36 |
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"Jason Pearson is an extremely under-utilized talent. I’ve enjoyed
everything I’ve seen from him" (DS) |
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CINDERELLA FABLES ARE FOREVER #1 |
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"Cindy as a truly likable character without imbuing her tale with atypical
stereotypes and clichés." (DS) |
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FANTASTIC FOUR #588 |
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"...I may have found what amounts to be the most perfect comic-reading
experience I’ve had in a long, LONG time" (DS) |
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POWERMAN & IRON FIST #1 |
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"When Van Lente's able to operate outside of Marvel’s creative bubble, his
comics are worth buying-every time." (DS) |
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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #54 |
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"...the book isn’t without its faults, but they’re much more manageable," (DS) |
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HAWKEYE BLIND SPOT #1 |
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",,,if you’re a fan of Hawkeye’s days in “Thunderbolts”, you should be
pretty stoked for what you find in here" (DS) |
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DC UNIVERSE ON-LINE LEGENDS #1 |
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"This book has no soul." (DS) |
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WOLVERINE #5.1 |
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",,,one of the only characters in all of comics that gets cooler the older
you make him" (DS) |
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ULTIMATE AVENGERS/NEW ULTIMATES #1 |
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"‘In your face’ doesn’t really begin to describe the attitude" (DS) |
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SUPERMAN SHAZAM DVD
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"There is just enough substance between the fistcuffs to make it a
worthwhile endeavor." (JR)
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BART SIMPSON #58 |
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"This book is fun for anyone from 6-60 and is highly recommended."
(DK) |
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YOUNG JUSTICE #1 |
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“...lacking in plot and quite frankly, is boring and makes no sense" (DK) |
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-WRESTLING REVIEWS- |
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ROH HOUSE SHOW 022611 |
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“Ring Of Honor truly are fearless when they let the main event be a tag team
match." (AS) |
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GO TO ALL OF THESE
JANUARY 2011 COMIC REVIEWS |
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SUPERGIRL #60 |
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".. extremely effective first issue-that manages to keep readers on the
edge of their seat" (DS) |
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TWILIGHT GUARDIAN#1 |
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"...falls flat due primarily to the fact that nostalgia is as much a
driving force behind this title as creativity is. " (DS) |
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INFESTATION #1 |
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"I can’t even put into words how mindless this book was" (DS) |
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WOLVERINE JUBILEE #1 |
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"Without a doubt one of the best renditions of Wolverine in the current
comics market place" (DS) |
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AGE OF X ALPHA #1 |
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"What DOESN’T happen is anything noteworthy, and THAT is a HUGE problem for an
‘event’ book..." (DS) |
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SPAWN #200 |
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"...this issue only served to back up my assertion that I’ve outgrown this
title" (DS) |
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AVENGERS ACADEMY #8 |
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"...a one-and-done that goes to show just what one generation of heroes has to
share with the next...." (DS) |
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AMAZING SPIDERMAN #652 |
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"What I got was MORE than I bargained for, as Slott and company manage to
heat things up..." (DS) |
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DAREDEVIL REBORN #1 |
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"...this is a somewhat-refreshing change of pace, but I’m reminded of the
old adage, ‘If it ain’t broke..." (DS) |
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ULTIMATE CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 |
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"...a rich viewing experience, almost motion picture-like in its momentum.
This is a series to watch!" (DS) |
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WONDER GIRL #1 |
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"I’m always wary of a story that offers no substance, and this is one of those
stories." (DS) |
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STEEL #1 |
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"Make no mistake; this is an editorially mandated piece of trash." (DS) |
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SHAZAM! #1 |
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"...one of the most nauseating examples of textbook, paint-by-numbers, comic
book storytelling..." (DS) |
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GREEN HORNET |
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"...simplistic, condescending, bloated, overly jokey, and assumes it has a built
in audience that is easily pleased." (JR) |
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SPIDERMAN #10 |
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"I am not a Spider-Man admirer, but I did enjoy this story line quite a bit" (DK) |
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YOUNG JUSTICE #0 |
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“...watching the series probably would be helpful with the story line of the
book..." (DK) |
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THOR MIGHTY AVENGER #8
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"If you have already read issue #1-7 you will be pleased with how this series
finishes off." (DK) |
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MEGAMIND #1
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“The Megamind character is a very likable and all three stories are a fun read." (DK) |
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