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Is Cypher Regenerative?

Since Cypher got ressurrected by the techno-organic virus mixed with magic, and he managed to decode it, does that mean he is still able to retain the regenerative properties he got from it??

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Is it X-Man's Fault that Sentry, Loki, and Ares Died!?!?!

  According to comicvine, nate went inside norman osborn's mind and released the green goblin.  we know that around that time osborn lost it and decided 1) to attack Asgard and 2) To have Bullseye kill Lindy Reynolds.  As a result Sentry lost it and had to be killed--but not before Ares and Loki were dead.   

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Greatest Characters Who Are Blind

   Blindness is used in many ways in comics, often to show the sacrifice involved in getting amazing abilities, also to symbolize the disconnect between the greats and the others.  Here is a list of the greatest blind characters, based on a combination of popularity, influence on comics, and quality of story arcs.   To be eligible a character must have either been introduced in a comic OR must have had a huge impact on its general storyline while in a comic (Transformers, GI Joe).  Cyborg eyes and videocameras that feed into faces dont count as being blind.  neither does being blind in one eye.  and yes i know Dagger was blind for a while but she doesnt count because for the majority of her comic book life as well as her current incarnations she sees just find (same with Kingpin dont put him on your list).     
  
10.  Heimdall--he sees in such a different way from the rest of us that he counts as blind.  Very cool, though for now just a supporting character. 
9.  Crimson Avenger--this metaphor for justice/anti-hero is very interesting  she will probably become quite incredible once being used more
8.  Doctor Mid-Nite--this character is a cool modern compassionate super hero who doesn't always use violence.     
7.  Doctor Sax--his position as Johnny Guitar's best friend made for one incredible, heartbreaking story.  Read it (Avengers: The Initiative)
6.  Blindfold--she is not yet a major character, but she is very interesting and her relationship with rockslide was very neat (maybe theyll end up together eventually).  she is defiantly going to be a big deal character soon--lets hope she will stay that way. 
5.  Destiny--many of the touching and riveting x-stories feature this older, blind telepath who may possible be rogue and/or blindfold's mother.  
4.  Stick--Frank Miller opened up all sorts of story arcs and symbolisms with this character.  As daredevil's mentor stick is the one who brings him back from despair and breaks the news to him that the radiation only briefly enhanced his senses and that in fact daredevil is just realizing a higher level of perception anyone can tap into.  and his corrupt, cynical, and comical nature was the perfect counterbalance to the earnest and depressed matt murdock.  
3.   Blind Al--much of the reason Deadpool became such an original and sensational super(hero?) is because of his interactions with his friends and sidekicks.  and one of the best was this grumpy senior lady who was more than a match for the ordinarily sassy merc with a mouth. 
2.  Alicia Masters--the world would be in Galactus's belly if it werent for her.  Her kindness and tranquility dispite her disability makes her the one who glues the F4 together, despite her lack of any powers (in mainstream continuity that its).  Also she is the Thing's love and their romance has always been beautiful, if heartbreaking.   
1.  Daredevil--blindness used as symbols for discrimination and detachment and abilities/disabilities, also a very great characters who is very popular.   
   
i didnt include darkdevil cuz i dont think hes blind correct me if im wrong

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My Predictions for the 12 Greatest Films for Second Half of 2010

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Prediction: 12 Greatest Films for Second Half of 2010 (August-December)


Couldn't decide on ten, but with difficulty could narrow it down to twelve. I particularly feel bad not including the new Conan--but I'm sure you don't need me to tell you about it for you to see it. In Alphabetical Order:

Black Swan--This is a gamble, but writer/director Darren Aronofsky ( The Wrestler)'s bizarre psychological drama about rival ballerinas (that apparently is inspired by Swan Lake) seems so creative it had to get a spot on the list. Featuring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Vincent Cassel.
Charlie St. Cloud--A tale of miracles and hope featuring a (surreal?) story of a young man (Zac Efron) torn between a beautiful lady (Amanda Crew) and his deceased brother (Charles Tahan) who he plays ball with every day. Directed by Burr Steers ( 17 Again) based on the story by Ben Sherwood, this one could actually has potential. It seems original and Sherwood's book is critically acclaimed.
The Company Man--Ben Affleck stars as a man struggling with depression after losing his high-salary job and having to work installing dry-wall with his blue collar brother (Kevin Costner). This movie, written and directed by John Wells (executive producer of TV's ER), could be a valuable and inspirational in this time of economic strife--and maybe even beyond. Also featuring Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Maria Bello.
The Expendables--As long as producer/director/star Sylvester Stallone keeps this from being offensive, the combined talents of action legends Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgreen, Mickey Rourke, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Eric Roberts, Steve Austin, Daved Zayas, Gisele Itie, Charisma Carpenter, Gary Daniels, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Stallone himself could make this on heck of an action film.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest--The finale to the foreign film series based on Steig Larsson's famous book trilogy (beginning, of course, with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), this one is gonna be a doozy. Let's just hope it's good.
Hereafter--Clint Eastwood's sci-fi thriller about the afterlife and death (starring Matt Damon, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Jay Mohr) has both a cool idea and all star team (its writer is Peter Morgan, who did The Queen and Frost/Nixon). This could be the year's best.
It's Kind of a Funny Story--The story of a depressed teen (Keir Gilchrist) who checks himself into an inpatient unit to encounter a zany yet genius doctor (Zack Galifianakis) and a (girl?)friend (Emma Roberts) looks to be truly moving. Directed and written by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who previously collaborated on Half Nelson.
Let Me In--The Swedish film won as much praise as the book it is based on, so the American remake has much potential.
Morning Glory--Writer Aline Brosh McKenna did a great job on Devil Wears Prada, and this film could be just as poignant. Directed by Roger Michell, it features Rachel McAdams as a determined young woman recruiting a disgruntled TV legend (Harrison Ford) to help save an unpopular news show. The trailer was good, the premise has promise...I think this could surprise a lot of people.
Tales from Earthsea--Like his father, Goro Miazaki made a hand-drawn fantasy epic. With it's beautiful imagery and bold style featuring swords and dragons I am thinking this could be powerful, especially since it is loosely based on Ursula K. LeGuin's critically acclaimed children's book series and Goro seems to be taking after his genius father. Released in Japan in 2006, it makes its American debut this year.
The Tree of Life-- Badlands director/writer Terrence Mallick film is completed but still largely unknown. What has been heard makes it sound awesome--it has Brad Pitt and Sean Penn in an epic of a young boy growing up in a small town while somewhere we witness the birth of this universe.
True Grit--The Coen Brothers are making another adaption of the book that inspired the John Wayne classic. This one features Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin. I'm thinking it has 100000000000000000000000000000000-1 chances of getting at least a nomination come the Academy Awards. 
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