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Yes, There Are Scenes During AND After the “Shazam!” End Credits
At long last, everyone will know what Gomer Pyle was always exclaiming about. The never-ending battle to distance us all from Dawn of Justice continues as DC Comics proudly presents the mostly...
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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Photos #7: How to Draw Star Wars the...
TIE Fighter #1 hit comic shops this past Wednesday. Above are variant covers by Tommy Lee Edwards for the next three issues. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: April 11-15, 2019, was the ninth...
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“Avengers: Endgame”: It. Is. FINISHED.
Thanos made this cute, fuzzy antihero cry. Now he must PAY. One of the most exhilarating parts of seeing highly anticipated event films ASAP is the firm pivot point you pass between “before” and...
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“Avengers: Endgame”: The All-Spoiler Entry
Bow before the combined might of ROCKET MACHINE! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Avengers: Endgame is here! You’ve seen it, I’ve seen it, an audience roughly one-third the size of Thanos’ human...
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Happy Free Comic Book Day 2019!
This year’s haul, part 1. It’s that time of year again! Today marked the eighteenth Free Comic Book Day, that annual celebration when comic shops nationwide offer no-strings-attached goodies as a form...
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My Free Comic Book Day 2019 Results: The Best and the Least Best
I’ve never been a Carnage fan, but Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, and Frank Martin do make him look stylish. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: on May 4th I once again had the pleasure of observing Free...
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I Have a Miyazaki Poster?
Yep, that’s art by Hayao Miyazaki. I spent tonight diving into my own personal archives (by which I mean piles of old stuff) to research a potentially epic-length entry involving childhood memories,...
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Kid Dungeon Master’s Neighborhood Reign: Nostalgic Confession Inspired by “Die”
Teen RPG fan Solomon brings foreboding gameplay setup to Die #1. Art by Stephanie Hans, words by Kieron Gillen, letters by Clayton Cowles. 1. A Long-expected Party. Previously on Midlife Crisis...
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“Dark Phoenix”: X-huming and X-amining the End of the Ex-Series
The all-new Firestar from a grim-and-gritty Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. Remember the glory days when the prospect of a new X-Men film excited anyone who’d previously thrilled to their greatest...
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Yes, There Are Scenes During and After the “Spider-Man: Far from Home” End...
And now my paychecks are thiiiis big! The inspired, rambunctious Spider-Man: Far from Home marks Tom Holland’s fifth film as everyone’s favorite put-upon wall-crawler, meaning he’s now done as many...
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My 2019 Reading Stacks #1
So far this year’s list includes a few library books and two loaners from my wife, pictured above. Borrowed reading is still reading! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: at the beginning of each...
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My 2019 Reading Stacks #2
The thrill of victory in front of a celebrity and an audience of millions. Art by Kate Kasenow, Jenna Ayoub with Ilara Catalani, and Laura Langston. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: At the...
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My 2019 Reading Stacks #3
Racism: ruining classroom experiences since nearly forever. Art by Gene Luen Yang and Lark Pien. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: At the beginning of each year I spend weeks writing...
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Indiana State Fair 2019 Photos, Part 3 of 6: The Marvel/DC CAN-ematic Universe
Black CANther welcomes you to WaCANda, homeland of King TIN’Challa. (Look, I didn’t start it, okay?) Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The Indiana State Fair is an annual...
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Dragon Con 2019 Photos #7: Deadpool Presents the Deadpool Cosplay Parade...
Ladiess Deadpool and Sheriffpool! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: For years we’ve been telling friends in other states that we’d one day do Atlanta’s Dragon Con, one of the largest conventions...
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“Joker”: The Day the Clown Cried and People Died
Toys and statues now available on Etsy and eBay! For other versions, check your local comic shops, big-box stores, Barnes & Noble toy sections, or good ol’ Amazon! Buy Joker stuff wherever you...
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Our 2019 Road Trip, Part 19: The Hobbyist’s Shopping Interlude
I was too buys getting my directions wrong to catch the name of this shop. I trust they sell cool stuff. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Every year since 1999 my wife Anne and I have taken a...
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Tom Spurgeon, 1968-2019
Our least worst photo of the esteemed gentleman, moderating a panel at CXC 2017. Thursday morning I was saddened and shocked to learn of the unexpected passing of Tom Spurgeon, the longtime comics...
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Our Cartoon Crossroads Columbus 2017 Photos
So you say you like comic books? Not just like them, but LIKE-like them? Have we got a show for you! Last Saturday my wife Anne and I had the pleasure of attending the third annual Cartoon Crossroads...
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Yes, There Are Scenes During AND After the “Justice League” End Credits
An optimistic Wonder Woman is already scouting locations for the Hall of Justice. Midlife Crisis Crossover calls Justice League “Not Remotely the Worst Film of the Year!” I mean, y’all do remember 2017...
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