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What A miss 1
I can not begin to tell you how much i wanted to like this movie. I had even deluded myself into thinking everyone who had dissed it was not really getting it. I love the comic. It has an old west feel to it. However instead of telling a straight up western story, they decided to make this Jonah Hex like the short lived Vertigo run. That is to say it is without any intelligent writing or a story. The plot is pretty thin also. No matter what i turned to in order to like this movie, it turned ...
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From The Longbox : JLA #12 0
SUMMARY: We join Green Lantern in mid travels. Thanks to Metron amping up the Watchtowers Teleporters, he is traveling from one dimension to the next, trying to find Flash and Aquaman again. He comes to a place called Wonderworld. There he meets, the Mote, a man who is able to shrink to the same size as Green Lantern. Because in Wonderworld, everything is bigger. Back at the Villains Sattelite, we see Luthor staring at a monitor, thinking he killed Superman, this makes Joker a little upse...
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FROM THE LONGBOX : JLA #11 0
SUMMARY: We Open on Lex Luthor. He pontificates the existance of past Justice Leagues, and states that the reason this League had to be destroyed, was the leadership, and even membership of Superman. He sees The Justice League Of America as Supermans private army, so Lex Luthor has gathered his own. He calls them the Injustice Gang, and the members are, Polaris, Mirror Master, Ocean Master, Circe, and of course the Joker. There is a loud bang in the Mojave dessert, Batman suspects someone is...
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From The Longbox: JLA #10 1
SUMMARY: The book opens with a shadowy group making plans to attack the JLA. At the end of their monologue, they release the Revenge Squad. Solid holograms of the Justice League themselves. The League quickly makes short work of them. Afterwards they are yelled at by a local man for all the damage done to their neighborhood. Batman has an idea for Green Lantern to follow a possible spectrum that leads him to an open area of space. Unbeknownst to him, that space is occupied by the Injustice ...
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FROM THE LONGBOX : JLA #9 0
SUMMARY : After last issues battle with Angels, the Justice League faces off with one of their original villains. The Key. He has infiltrated the Watchtower, and taken out most of the Justice League. Only new recruit Green Arrow is running free. Out of arrows, Conner has to make due with some of his fathers old trick arrows. The Keys plan is to open every door in his mind and he is using the energy from the JLAs dreaming brains to help him. Knowing that one of them will eventually realize...
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From The Longbox : JLA #8 0
SUMMARY : After last issues battle with Angels, the Justice League faces off with one of their original villains. The Key. He has infiltrated the Watchtower, and taken out most of the Justice League. Only new recruit Green Arrow is running free. Out of arrows, Conner has to make due with some of his fathers old trick arrows. The Keys plan is to open every door in his mind and he is using the energy from the JLAs dreaming brains to help him. Knowing that one of them will eventually realize...
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From The Longbox: JLA #7 0
SUMMARY: Asmodels Chariot arrives on Earth and he calls for the death of the fallen Angel Zauriel. Although all is not what it seems. Zauriel apparently has been made mortal by request, and granted it by permission of "the Presence". It seems Asmodel wants Zauriel dead because he knows of Asmodels plans to make an attack on God, thinking he can succeed where the Devil failed. REVIEW: See this battle through Kyles eyes and you can see the amazing things we take for granted after reading t...
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From The Longbox: JLA # 6 0
Summary : In this issue, an Angel named Zauriel has fallen to Earth. Unfortunately the "powers that be" are none too happy about that. So a pack of Arch Angels called the PAx Die arrived led by Traumiel. When he arrives on Earth he comes into contact with Martian Manhunter who sends out a telepathic signal to the other members of the Justice League. When they arrive the Angels and the League do battle for Zauriels freedom. When it looks as if the JLA are about to win The Chariot of Asmodel arr...
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From The Longbox : JLA #5 0
Superman: (Standing over the grave of Metamorpho) There were so many more people at my funeral Priest : The fact is that no one really cares about superhero funerals anymore. Everyone knows you people will be coming back. If those two lines are not a microscope held up to the face of the comic book industry, I do not know what is. In this issue we meet the Tomorrow Woman. She is a creation of famous DC Comic mad scientists, Professor Ivo, and T.O. Morrow. Each bragging about their achievm...
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FROM THE LONGBOX #4 0
After Batman bitch slapped three Martians in issue 3 Protex begins to lose his cool. Allowing time for Superman to think. He puts all the clues together and discovers their secret. Lighting Protex on fire with his heat vision, Superman escapes, and together with the rest of the JLA, they battle the White Martians knowing what they are up against. So here Morrison brings our heroes together as a team, and he proves worthy enough to write them as such. Also he shows us how powerful Martians or ...
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From The Longbox: JLA #3 0
In this issue, The Jla are captured and only the supposedly dead Batman is free to help them. Yet as Protex, the leader of the Hyperclan says, " He is just one human .. What can he possibly do?" What he does in this issue is cement in the mind of the reader, why he belongs on the same team as power houses like Superman and Wonder Woman. With the rest of the JLA down, Batman discovers who the Hyperclan really is, and knows how to deal with them. Yet, that is just at the end of the book. Unti...
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FTLB : JLA #2 0
SUMMARY: In this issue the Justice League discovers the three towers that have been erected by the Hyperclan have been sending subliminal "hate the justice league messages. So J'onn suggests they do as they always do and divide their forces to investigate each one of the towers. Unfortunately things don't go so well and the group ends up captured and Batman presumed dead. Cover: I don't know about this one. I think the two black and white boxes are interrupting the image. Then again, the imag...
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From The Longbox: Justice League A Midsummer Nightmare 0
SUMMARY: The book opens with the Justice League batteling a team of "Sparkers" sent by the man who caused everything to stop them from getting to Dr. Destiny. Martian Manhunter still enraged by the events of issue 2 is having none of it. He quickly ends the fight, and then Uses Green Lantern to find the whereabouts of Dr. Destiny. When they arrive, they see Destiny tied up and either monitoring or creating a slew of different realities. Thankfull to the Justice League, Dr. Destiny tells the...
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From The Longbox : Justice League Midsummers Nightmare #2 0
SUMMARY : In this issue, we find that Bruce Wayne has a set up that allows him to track over three hundred established super powered people. None of whom are showing up because they are all still in a dreamlike world where normal people are suddenly "Sparking" with Super Powers. Bruce and Clark agree to not don their hero identities, confident the world would see Clark Kent as another Sparker. We then come to find out that Dr. Destiny is behind the dreaming, but he is being held captive, and...
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From The Longbox Box: JLA MIDSUMMERS NIGHTMARE #1 1
SUMMARY: The book opens with us getting a look into the lives of the Justice League. As they live in a world where most people are "sparking" with new powers, yet they have to live hum drum lives trying to make ends meet, facing obsticals their powers would have easily allowed them to conquer. That is until Clark Kent has a wall fall on him as he tries to save them, and Bruce Wayne sees his Parents. They realize they are in a dream, and it is up to them to wake the others out of it. COVER : ...
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From The Longboxes : What IF #2 0
SUMMARY : When Bruce changes into the Hulk, he finds his own mind in control of the body of a monster. COVER : Considering most of the earlier issues of the Hulk involve General Ross hunting the Hulk down, this is a very appropriate cover. I especially like the image of Bruce Banner in the background. Interiors : There is just something to love about art in the '70s. Herb Trimpe does a fine job of rendering scenes from classic silver age appearances. Although, colorist Glynis Wein gives ...
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From The Longboxes : X-O Man O War #4 2
SUMMARY : In this issue Ken brings information to Aric about last issues would be assassin. They discover Haradas link to the killer just in time to recieve an invitation to Haradas offices in New Orleans. When they arrive apologies are made and proper respect is given to and by both Harada and Aric. Afterwards they go out on the town. It is Mardi Gras, and Harada wants to show them the sights. While they are out, The kids from the Harbinger project attacks them thinking Aric is with Harada...
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X-O #3 0
SUMMARY: In this issue, Aric and his friend Ken settle into their new role as heads of Orb industries. Toyo Harada, not knowing Aric is now in charge of Orb industries, sends an assassin over to kill the people in charge. Only to want to call his dog off when he sees Aric do something noble. Knowing Aric is not an alien, he makes it his plan to find out who he is. THE COVER: A layout that we have seen only a 1000 times. It would not have inspired me to pick the book up. Actually it didn't. I ...
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FTLB : X-O #2 0
SUMMARY: The issue opens with X-o fighting a spider alien. Afterwards he carries his friend to his home where his doctor roommate stops him from bleeding to death from his severed arm. As they are resting, the house is attacked and Arics friend Eddie ia kidnapped. He follows his armor to the alien headquarters their he meets and kills what he believes to be the king of the aliens. Only it ends up being a trap set by the queen, yet when she shows her teeth to him, Aric quickly disposes of her....
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X-O Manowar #1 0
The book opens in the middle of the action. We see Aric, a savage human fighting a bunch of spiderlike aliens ... naked. He makes his way to the armory where he finds a suit of armor. Passing it up at first as being to small to protect him, he passes it up. In a moment of desperation and need, he grabs the Armors key ( a ring ) and puts it on. The armor surrounds him, and he easily dispatches his foes. He makes his escape from what we find out is a spaceship in Earths orbit. When he land...
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Not an Easy Read,But A Satisfying One 0
Starting right where the first issue left off, we see Rowland having a conversation with his Father. By the end of which Rowland has a purpose and a mission to his life. So he sets out with his friends to gather information and horses for the Affiliation. This book was a little bit like a big car accident, off putting, but intriguing all the same. There are some very creepy scenes in this issue. It most definitely is designed for us to meet and loathe the bad guys. On that front, I have to ...
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Kids In Space 0
Rereading this issue is why I wrote the "reasons I love the 80's List " . I was kind of surprised at how well the book stood the test of time. It is the story of a family of kids who are bestowed with superpowers so they can rescue their family and save the world. It is a childrens book. Leave no doubt in your head about that. However, it is only a kid book in format. The panels are larger, there is not so much in they way of words filling the spaces. It is geared to be taken in with as ...
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800TH REVIEW 3
The Battle rages on, and not in the way our heroes are wanting it too. When all of a sudden, Ultron shows up with his replacement Ultimates. Yet instead of letting the machines take out Magneto, The real Ultimates destroy them and then seem to beg Magneto for mercy. This issue is exciting. There is really no doubt about it. For some books, that may be an opinion, however here I think it just stands as a fact. That being said, this is not really a story issue. It moves nothing of what happe...
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Gods And Mutants 0
In this issue the battle between The Ultimates and the mutants in the Savage land. It starts of with Ka-zar giving a history lesson as to how the mutants came to be there, and what Magneto did to the humans who inhabited it before they arrived. I liked the use of black and white to show that we are in a flashback, yet I am not a fan of Ka-Zar and Shanna never standing any way other than in a pose. It looks silly. He actually is never shown looking full on to the audience. Something of his is a...
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Incest and B.S Make For A Decent Book 0
SUMMAARY : Wolverine shows up at the end of the last issues battle with the brotherhood. He has information about Wanda and wants to let the Ultimates know what he knows. He also tells them that he may be the ffather of the Scarlett Witch. The main piece of information was he tells them how powerfull she really is. After he tells them what he thinks they need to hear, the Wasp splits them into two teams. One to go to The Savege Land to face Magneto and to get Wandas body back. The other to...
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Spoilers Ahead. 0
Summary : The book opens to show that there has been a sex tape released that involves Tony Stark and the Black Widow. As the team is watching it ( for some unexplained reason ) Venom attacks the team looking for a woman. He does not seem like the same Venom from the Spiderman books, so he may be a knock off. After a brief battle Thor puts Venom down and we see a few character traits that have surfaced since Ultimates 2. hawkeye has become suicidal, wanting to die in the line of duty. Thor a...
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Talking To God 0
We see the Huntress is tied to a chair and the Man Bat has been hoisted and tied to a standing crucifix. The church's priest is holding a shotgun and talking to a voice he believes to be God. This is a very strong issue with a decent twist at the end. It is mostly dialogue, and there is no story to get in the way of the plot. However, it does remain a pretty entertaining book. One question ... Doesn't the Man bat weigh around 5 or 600 pounds? I am surprised the priest was able to lift him u...
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A Home For ZZazz 0
In this issue we are introduced to a new character. One who apparently has been in the DCU for some time now yet we have never met him. He is called "The Broker" and he is the guy who finds real estate for vilains so they can use it as a hideout. immediately he is established as a formidable charatcer ( as he would have to be because of his clients ). This time out, he is finding a place for ZZazz. The Broker admits that he is the only client who makes him feel bad for the job he does. This...
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Introducing Mike Murdock 0
The book begins with Matt Murdock getting off of a plane when he hears the sounds of giant springs. The Frog Man ( before he is in costume ) has decided to test his springs ( or in Stan Lees vernacular his unstoppable springs ). I can't even believe the audacity of contrivances that we are being asked to swallow even on the first page. Are we really supposed to believe that Frogman made his springs, then the only place he could think to test them was a busy airport, and it just so happened ...
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Fistfight 0
SUMMARY : Daredevil is in England again, and he finds out that Ka-zar is Jailed and accused of being "The Night Stalker" He is held up in the Plunder castle. Remember that the last time he was in Daredevil, we discovered Ka-Zar was the Plunderers brother. The cops have the castle surrounded, and Daredevil decides to break into the castle to see how he can help. When he shows up in the castle, Ka-Zar immediately accuses him of trying to capture him and he attacks Daredevil. The two battle unt...
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Gladiator Vs. Daredevil In The Arena 0
Summary : Daredevil and the Tri Man are sucked up by Marauders "Levitation" ray. In all honesty it seems to be more of a teleporter. It takes Daredevil into a glass cage where the Marauder would take his skill and put it into the robot. However, Daredevil has other plans, and easily breaks out of his glass prison. He then has to face the three criminals who were originally kidnapped to power the robot. He easily defeats them. Afterwards he faces the Gladiator. As the two of them fight, the ...
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Daredevil and the big robot 0
Summary : This issue starts with Daredevil trying to land the big mechanical bird he defeated last issue. It is a timebomb, and he has to get himself and the judge ( remember him from 2 issues ago? ) off of it. After he does, he makes his return to the offices of Nelson and Murdock. There Karen is still pining away for Matt, and Foggy wishes she was pining away for him. In the meantime,, The Marauder and the Gladiator are talking about their taking over the crime syndicate called, The Maggi...
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Not Good At All 1
SUMMARY: The book opens where the last issue left off. Daredevil is captured by the Owl and hanging in a cage. When the bottom is dropped, Daredevil begins to make his escape thanks to the Owl forgetting to take Daredevils billy club. After his grand escape the rest of the book becomes one long fight scene that culminates into a fight between Daredevil and a gigantic mechanical bird. COVER : Well ... it's all there now isn't it. The Owl, Daredevil, and possibly one of Stan Lees greatest mist...
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Judge Owl 0
Summary : Goons are waiting in the offices of Nelson and Murdock when Daredevil jumps through the window ( something he does a lot making me wonder how commited Matt is to his secret identity). He fights them off and as they run away Daredevil surmises that if they are looking for Murdock the next logical step would be to go to his apartment ( Frankly, I would have assumed that waiting at his home would have been the first logical step, but I have never been a comic book writer in the 1960's )...
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Comic Book = fun 0
Summary: Foggy Nelson finds out that his wwhite lie to Karen about him being Daredevil has now made the news. Daredevil warns him to stay in his apartment just in case his enemies are now targeting Foggy. In the meantime, The Marauder has sent his men to help break the Gladiator out of prison. When the Gladiator arrives at the Marauders hideout, the Marauder tells him he wants the Gladiator to be a part of his gang. This angers the Gladiator and the two begin to fight. Back at Foggies apa...
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1ST Appearance Of The Gladiator 0
SUMMARY : Foggy Nelson goes to a costume shop to buy a Daredevil costume. He wants to put it in his desk so Karen will find it, and continue to think he is Daredevil. However, the costume stores owner ( Melvin Potter ) convinces him to stage a fake fight with him to make the ruse look even more real. However, come the night of the fight , we find that Melvin Potter has plans of his own, and they include using his real Supervillain suit. Calling himself The Gladiator, he quickly knocks Foggy ...
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Irrational Spiders 0
SUMMARY : SPOILERS The book opens with Spiderman holding Foggy out of a window, threatening him to confess to being Daredevil. Foggy stands up to him, yet in spite of Foggies lack of muscular definition, or the fact, that Spiderman knows first hand Daredevil could and would have fought him, he remains convinced. This puts a seed in Foggies head to pretend to be Daredevil so he can impress Karen Page. Daredevil ( the real one swings over to the scene of the Marauders last crime, The World ...
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Daredevil Vs. Spiderman 0
SUMMARY : The Masked Marauder sends his men dressed as Daredevil to attack Spiderman. Spiderman is completely fooled by the ruse, and when he sees Daredevil the next time, he attacks him without warning. The two exchange blows, but Daredevil suggests they calm down and talk things over. Spiderman responds by kicking him in the face. Hearing that the two heroes are fighting, the Marauder takes advantage and sends his men to rob a bank. In the meantime, Spiderman continues to not listen and...
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I Like Ox 0
SUMMARYOx is still in prison, but he meets a scientist named Dr. Karl Stragg who promises Ox, if he helps Stragg to escape, the scientist will find a way to make Ox smart. Instead when the two get to the scientists lab, Stragg switches minds with Ox putting his genius into Ox's body. Unbeknownst to Daredevil who is expecting to fight a stupid Ox, he know has to face a genius with Super Strength. COVER In my opinion this is one of Daredevils all time Classic covers. Ox looking menacing, sta...
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Plunderer = Fail 0
Summary: We find out that it was The Plunderers sidekick Feepers who fired the rocket that knocked out our heroes. Yet Daredevil is only faking, so when Feepers begins to drive away, from a car that seems to be quite close to our downed heroes, Daredevil leaps on the top for a free ride to the castle. Back at the castle, the Plunderer has a run in with his butler, and in the midst of their fight, the butler accidently kills Feepers. the Plunderer then takes his stone into the Ore room where h...
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