Derek is back to talk about the second half of the original X-Men movie. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and performed by Manny Marx.
All hail the coming of Ben Urich! He isn’t smoking, but I guess maybe there is a reason for that. He better say he is a reporter soon or be prepared for my nerd rage! Or not. It’s cool. Daredevil s01e03: Rabbit in a Snowstorm Writer: Marco Ramirez Director: Adam Kane Netflix Quick Review: A new client … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s01e03: Rabbit in a Snowstorm
Night Nurse! We are getting Night Nurse in a Marvel TV show. Holy Crap! And some other things happen. Daredevil s01e02: Cut Man Writer: Drew Goddard Director: Phil Abraham Netflix Quick Review: Foggy and Karen go drinking to escape her fear of the city. Matt gets patched up after getting beat down. The story of … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s01e02: Cut Man
I don’t have any nostalgia for Jem nor the Holograms. It was the 80s cartoon that came on when I wanted to watch GI Joe or perhaps TMNT. Maybe it was my lack of love for 80s music and no real interest in the crazy fashion they were wearing. Maybe it was just that it … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Jem and the Holograms #1
Sean stops by and we talk some Animal Man of the Grant Morrison variety. We also spend a few minutes discussing the controversy over the cancelled Batgirl #41 variant. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and performed by Manny … More CLI 22: Animal Man #1-9 (1988)
Lately I’ve been reading a lot of silver age Marvel comics thanks to the Marvel Unlimited app. This includes some Kirby Thor (currently fighting Galactus.) I’ve been enjoying the heck out of them, but there is a side effect. Switching for Silver Age to modern comics can sometimes make it feel like nothing happens in … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #6
Motoi stops by the CLI Studios to talk manga, challenges for new comic readers (and non-native readers) and, of course, Grendel! Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and performed by Manny Marx. Support the show by buying Grendel Omnibus vol … More CLI 20: Grendel – Devil’s Legacy
Brent and Derek discuss the highs and lows of the first five issues of Ms. Marvel featuring Kamala Khan. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and performed by Manny Marx. Support the show by buying Ms. Marvel vol 1 No … More CLI 19: Ms. Marvel #1-5
MJ Thor kicks some Absorbing Man butt and then punches a Titania that has already surrender for a kind of wash action scene. Asgard plots thicken like an over cooked stew. And a shirtless Thor Odinson drinks. Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Jorge Molina Publisher: Marvel The basic plot synopsis is above, so let’s just get … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #5
I really like strong, kick-ass women in comics. So, it seems, do a lot of folk. Which makes it rather surprising that such characters are still so rare that new female lead titles get an extra little celebration. I understand the joy even if, as in this case I don’t necessarily agree with it. That’s … More A-Force – Empowerment and Diversity?
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