Author Archives: Joe Skonce

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“Shang-Chi” #6

By | Nov 18, 2021 | Reviews

Putting a character through a redemption arc can undoubtedly be fun, but seeing how a character works when trying to redeem others is more interesting. That’s one of the reasons the newest adventures of Shang-Chi have been so enjoyable. While Shang-Chi is a good person who has risen above their training and conditioning of being […]

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Five Thoughts on Batwoman‘s “Antifreeze”

By | Nov 5, 2021 | Television

Welcome back to Gotham! After successfully recovering Mr. Freeze’s nitrogen, Ryan and the team are well on their way to recovering the tricks and tools of some of Batman’s more fearsome foes. Or are they? While the team might have Renee Montoya breathing down their backs and Jada Jet scheming from the wings, bigger plans […]

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“Stranger Things Winter Special” #1

By | Nov 5, 2021 | Reviews

For many families, the last month of the year is chock full of holiday specials. Fun, light stories of the season that range from pithy romances, stop motion cartoons, or classic tales of redemption. If part of an established show, these specials tend to be stand-alone episodes, chances for the main characters to have a […]

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Five Thoughts On Batwoman‘s “Freeze”

By | Oct 29, 2021 | Television

Welcome back to Gotham! Ryan and the Batfamily are finally starting to get something of a groove as they continue to track down the lost artifacts of Batman’s famous foes, but not everything is running smoothly. They have to deal with a deranged team member, family drama, and personal trauma, all while having the looming […]

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“Phoenix Song: Echo” #1

By | Oct 21, 2021 | Reviews

While perhaps not a universally beloved concept, something is interesting about creating a legacy character, seeing how the powers and ideals change based on who is wearing the mantle of hero. There are, of course, some cliches when writing a hero filling in the shoes of a famous predecessor, the feeling of not being strong […]

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“Star Trek: Year Five” #25

By | Oct 7, 2021 | Reviews

Writing a good finale is a challenging task, a delicate balancing act of writing a satisfying conclusion to a story while also being a sendoff to a (hopefully) beloved cast of characters. The best finales find a way to balance these elements, showcasing the impact of the cast on their world and their importance to […]

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“Star Trek: The Mirror War” #0

By | Sep 9, 2021 | Reviews

Of the many stories that Star Trek has introduced over its many franchises, one of the most enduringly popular is the concept of the “mirror universe,” an alternate dimension where instead of a peaceful federation of diplomacy and compromise, there is a brutal empire of conquest and coercion. While this certainly isn’t the only example […]

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