Author Archives: Michael Govan

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“Heroes in Crisis” #7

By | Mar 28, 2019 | Reviews

Here’s a ‘Flash fact’ for you. For about two decades, Wally West was the definitive Scarlet Speedster. He took on the mantle in the late ’80s after Barry Allen’s untimely passing. Unlike several other legacies (Amadeus Cho, Sam Wilson, Dick Grayson, etc.), the change actually stuck. He was a worthy successor and ‘Uncle Barry’ was […]

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“Sparrowhawk” #5

By | Mar 22, 2019 | Reviews

I hated the ending of Man of Steel. Hated. It. The funny thing is, I enjoyed most of the film. Man of Steel has high stakes, epic action sequences, a solid Superman in Henry Cavill and a compelling villain in Michael Shannon’s Zod. None of that matters though, because it also has Kal-El snapping Zod’s […]

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“Uncanny X-Men: Winter’s End” #1

By | Mar 15, 2019 | Reviews

Who’s your favorite X-Man? I have to go with Cyclops (#CyclopsWasRight) but as a kid, I was all about Iceman. In all fairness to the other gifted youngsters, it had little to do with Bobby and everything to do with his fascinating mutation. Iceman had the, pun very much intended, coolest powers. I used to […]

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“Meet The Skrulls” #1

By | Mar 8, 2019 | Reviews

Today, Captain Marvel soars into theaters. This is truly a momentous occasion and I think we all know why. That’s right, everybody. It’s long overdue, but the Skrulls are finally making their big screen debut! It’s great to see the MCU give these fierce warriors their own film. It’s important for hatchlings to have positive […]

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“Fantastic Four” #7

By | Mar 1, 2019 | Reviews

If it weren’t for the Fantastic Four, Marvel might not be around today. There was a time when Stan “The Man” Lee couldn’t see his comics career panning out and was about to hang up his cape. His wife, Joan Lee, suggested he write one last comic his way. Stan Lee wrote about a brilliant […]

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“Love Romances” #1

By | Feb 22, 2019 | Reviews

This year marks Marvel Comics’s eightieth anniversary. That’s a mind blowing accomplishment when you really think about it. Eighty years. Marvel was founded the same year World War II started! For many people, the comic publisher has been present for their entire lifetime. The moon landing? Marvel was there. The Civil Rights Era? Marvel was […]

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“Age Of X-Man: NextGen” #1

By | Feb 15, 2019 | Reviews

I bought my very first comic book back in fifth grade, a Marvel Select ‘double-sized flip magazine’ from the 7-Eleven. On one side was Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s “Astonishing X-Men” #11. On the other was my favorite story of the two, “New X-Men: Academy X” #11 by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir. After that […]

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“Archie 1941” #5

By | Feb 8, 2019 | Reviews

In all stories, it’s imperative to stick the landing. A tale’s ending can make or break it. Some novels have fantastic twist endings. Some television shows have had crappy finales. People say it’s all about the journey…well, the destination’s pretty darn important too. “Archie 1941” #5 is the end of this mini-series. Does it stick […]

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“Oliver” #1

By | Jan 24, 2019 | Reviews

Sometimes, I’m a little jealous of people who go see superhero movies but don’t read the comics. When I saw Captain America: The Winter Soldier in theaters, there were some surprised gasps and murmurs when Bucky Barnes was revealed to be Hydra’s brainwashed assassin. While this was old news to a comic fan like me, […]

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“Black Widow” #1

By | Jan 18, 2019 | Reviews

The Marvel universe is full of spies and assassins. Anybody can throw on a wig and go undercover but only a few are actually noteworthy. Black Widow is one of those few, one of the best. Trained since childhood in assassination and espionage. Taught by Wolverine and the Winter Soldier. She’s so good, she fights […]

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