Month: April 2013
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Superzelda: The Graphic Life of Zelda Fitzgerald Review
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While Zelda Fitzgerald’s life story itself didn’t particularly engage me, Superzelda succeeds in providing some insight into both this feminist icon and her significant other, as well as painting a vivid portrait of celebrity in its early stages, and I really enjoyed the book’s charming presentation and compulsive attitude.
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Star Wars Book of Sith: Secrets From the Dark Side Review
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in Book ReviewsA follow-up of sorts to the Path of the Jedi, this metafictional journal offers us a glimpse into the philosophy and rituals of Star Wars’ misrepresented pariahs.
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Will DC Comics Dominate the Video Game Market?
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in ColumnEarly reviews of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel have been extremely positive (and are now hinting at a Justice League plan similar to that which Marvel initialised in Iron Man 2), but even if that movie does ultimately disappoint, it appears that DC is placing heavy focus on the video game market.
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215 Ink Exclusive USB Stick for Boston Comic Con
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in Comic NewsInnovative publisher 215 Ink, who previously sold an Android tablet containing its entire back catalogue, is doing something similar for this year’s Boston Comic Con, with several exclusives.
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700 Free Marvel Comics Offer Returns This Week
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in Comic NewsGood news. The offer will be resuming from April 11 – only this time comiXology registrants will have to access the free books in waves.
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Evil Dead II Special Edition Blu-ray Review
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Sam Raimi’s classic horror comedy gets a second UK Blu-ray release, this time with a load more extras.
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Victor Hugo’s ‘The Man Who Laughs’ Adapted into Graphic Novel
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in Comic NewsThis April, SelfMadeHero will be publishing a graphic novel adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel The Man Who Laughs – which, rather fittingly, was an influence on the creation of Batman’s nemesis The Joker.
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Blood Simple Director’s Cut DVD Review
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The Coen Brothers’ dreamlike 1985 neo-noir debut may lack the dark humour and articulate dialogue that would become their trademarks, but it’s still their most measured film, and arguably their finest.