Author Archives: Joe Skonce

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“Defenders” #1

By | Aug 12, 2021 | Reviews

Creating a compelling team of superheroes isn’t an easy task. There needs to be a delicate balance as creators consider things like power sets, interpersonal dynamics, and even something as simple as how the characters look together in a splash panel. There’s something fun about watching a team coalesce, whether by choice or with a […]

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“Dune: Blood of the Sardaukar” #1

By | Jul 30, 2021 | Reviews

Like most great franchises, Dune is a series with an almost exhaustive scope that creates a universe leaving you with small details that could conceivably spin out into their own stories. Yet, like other exhaustive universes, there are moments that the temptation to color in the lines of the original series can lessen the overall […]

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“Helm Greycastle” #3

By | Jul 15, 2021 | Reviews

There’s something beautiful about living in a world where tabletop role-playing games have become not only socially accepted but inspirations for the media that we consume. For a while, due to pop culture in general and the Satanic Panic specifically, role-playing games were something that seemed to be the ultimate taboo, something that nerds who […]

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Five Thoughts on Batwoman‘s “Power”

By | Jun 29, 2021 | Television

Welcome back to Gotham! After Circe Sionis’ deception, Ryan and her team are at their lowest point yet. They have no suit, no gadgets, and literally, no power as Black Mask sets his final plan into motion, causing absolute chaos. It’s up to the Batfamily to stop the False Face Society and try to bring […]

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Five Thoughts on Batwoman‘s “Kane, Kate”

By | Jun 22, 2021 | Television

Welcome back to Gotham! Between Black Mask’s power continuing to grow and Safiyah one step closer to rebuilding her island paradise of assassins, the city is closer than ever to collapse. But at least Kate Kane is back to help make things right! With the return of the first caped crusader, things seem more uncertain […]

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“Seven Swords” #1

By | Jun 17, 2021 | Reviews

Something is compelling about a good crossover, watching characters from different worlds but similar times get the chance to interact with one another. From television programs like Penny Dreadful, to comics like ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,’ it’s intriguing to see what happens when stories collide. The thing is that there is a tricky balance […]

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Five Thoughts on Batwoman‘s “Rebirth”

By | Jun 15, 2021 | Television

Welcome back to Gotham! After a difficult couple of weeks for the Batfamily, the team must deal with something more significant. From Black Mask and the False Face Society to Safiyah and the Desert Rose, the threats facing Ryan and her friends are growing. Hopefully, some familiar faces can help save the day! So don […]

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“Iron Man Annual” #1

By | Jun 3, 2021 | Reviews

While most superheroes have origin stories, not all heroes seem to have the same relationship with the thing that made them heroes. While some origins spring right to mind, like Spider-Man or Batman, other heroes don’t have their origin ingrained in their philosophy or worldview. While it’s true that Iron Man’s origin is well known, […]

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