Author Archives: Joe Skonce

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“Dark Ride” #8

By | Sep 15, 2023 | Reviews

At the core of any good horror lies a mystery. Sure, some horror movies rely on the spectacle of gore, torture, or shocking kills, but the ones that have the characters investigating the supernatural of the world around them are much more impactful. This is probably because keeping the audience guessing is part of the […]

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“Godzilla: War For Humanity” #1

By | Aug 18, 2023 | Reviews

While the original Godzilla film is a somber allegory of the destructive power of nuclear weapons, it’s not surprising that the king of the Monsters became such a big hit with kids. The films basically have everything, monsters, punching, and guys in rubber suits; it’s a franchise that is pretty much tailor-made to capture children’s […]

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“Magneto” #1

By | Aug 3, 2023 | Reviews

At this point, it’s practically a cliche to talk about how the best villains are the ones who don’t think they’re villains. Sure, there’s something charming about a mustachio twirling evil for evil’s sake villain, but when you’re dealing with a fiendish foe who sees themself as the hero, that’s when you can make something […]

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“Blade” #1

By | Jul 21, 2023 | Reviews

One of the things that makes massive comic book universes great is the ability to do crazy genre experiments. Do you wanna do mythology meets space tyrants? Comics books have your back! A political thriller involving robots vs. mutants? Sure thing! How about a cosmic being dealing with the ennui of their existence? It can […]

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“Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons” #1

By | Jun 23, 2023 | Reviews

Last year’s film Prey opened up an intriguing avenue for popular franchises; how would your characters work in other time periods? While perhaps not a universally applicable idea, there are some series’ that just make sense. Take Godzilla, for instance. While the King of Monsters is usually an allegorical stand-in for the dangers of nuclear […]

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“Loki” #1

By | Jun 8, 2023 | Reviews

When you set aside the chaotic evil and embrace the mischief, Loki is certainly one of the more fun characters to follow. He’s a character that has helmed plenty of solo series’ exploring the ability to change and fight your destiny, sometimes working for redemption from his family, sometimes as the ends of his means. […]

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“The Expanse: Dragon Tooth” #2

By | May 26, 2023 | Reviews

One of the interesting problems in adapting a massive series with a sprawling cast to a new medium is how you change the characters. You could take two or three characters with similar stories and combine them; you could just cut characters completely. But in any case, even small changes like that can create significant […]

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