Yearly Archives: 2020

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Columns
Ghosts of Comics’ Past: August in Comics History – An Early Superheroine, a Racial Slur, and Misty

By | Aug 3, 2020 | Columns

It’s the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time for Multiversity’s history column. This installment will look at the first costumed superheroine, a racial misunderstanding put to good use, and an effort to make comics appeal to young girls. August 1940 I’ve been writing this column for almost two years now, and I’ve […]

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The Rundown: August 3, 2020

By | Aug 3, 2020 | News

Welcome back to The Rundown, our daily breakdown on comic news stories we missed from the previous day. Have a link to share? Email our team at rundown@multiversitycomics.com. In case you missed it, comiXology have announced “Funny Creek,” “LaGuardia” won the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic, and English filmmaker Alan Parker […]

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Television
Five Thoughts On Fringe‘s “The Equation”

By | Aug 2, 2020 | Television

Welcome to Multiversity Comics’ Summer Binger of Fringe, a series that Parks and Recreation’s own Ben Wyatt once called “airtight.” “The Equation” is a decent episode with some really strong elements but outside of one scene, it’s a bit hard to watch the show keep shuffling its feet with regard to its larger story. 1. […]

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Five Thoughts on Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts’ “Sympathy for the Mandrill”

By | Aug 2, 2020 | Television

Welcome back to Multiversity Comics’ Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts reviews. This week there’s sad songs, isolation, humiliation, betrayal, and much needed hugs. “Sympathy for the Mandrill” Written by Christopher Amick & Ben Mekler Directed by Bridget Underwood 1. Dave, making plans better? So our heroes come up with a plan to rescue Kipo, […]

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Reviews
“Wandering Son” Volume 10 – Friends Old and New

By | Aug 2, 2020 | Reviews

Volume 10 of “Wandering Son” was arguably the most Shuichi-centric volume thus far. While earlier volumes balanced Shuichi’s experience with those of other characters like Yoshino, Yuki, or Saori, chapters 74 to 82 shone the spotlight on Shuichi and how they navigate friendships that shift as everyone gets older. Of particular interest are the ways […]

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Reviews
“Star Wars: Doctor Aphra” #17-19

By | Aug 1, 2020 | Reviews

Aphra’s been pretty lucky so far in life.  But while she’s seeing a little more luck in the relationship department, it comes at a price: her luck with getting the job done runs out. Written by Kieron Gillen and Si Spurrier Illustrated by Emilio Laiso Colored by Rachelle Rosenberg Lettered by VC’s Joe Caramanga Collects […]

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