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My 2017 in Books and Graphic Novels, Part 1 of 2
39 of this year’s 51 books read. My MIA selections were borrowed. As a getaway from online political wartime, Anne and I found ourselves looking to the library for leisure a bit more often this year....
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My 2017 in Books and Graphic Novels, Part 2 of 2
Library trip, 9/2/2017. Also, two of my favorite books of the year. Time again for the annual entry in which I remind myself how much I like reading things besides monthly comics, magazines, and...
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Comics Update: My Current Lineup and 2017 Pros & Cons
All my 2017 singles divided and alphabetized from A to X but skipping V. [WARNING: This entry turned out several leagues beyond epic-length and may be the wordiest entry in MCC history, but I wanted it...
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C2E2 2018 Photos, Part 5 of 7: Comics Creators Cavalcade
This year’s new C2E2 reading pile. Part one. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The ninth annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Exposition (“C2E2″) just wrapped another...
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Happy Free Comic Book Day 2018!
One-third of this year’s FCBD reading pile. It’s that time of year again! Today marked the seventeenth Free Comic Book Day, that annual celebration when comic shops nationwide offer no-strings-attached...
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My Free Comic Book Day 2018 Results: The Best and the Least Best
A boy and his toys go to war. From Maxwell’s Demons #1, art by Vittori Astone. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: on May 5th I once again had the pleasure of once again observing Free Comic Book...
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Yes, There’re Scenes During the “Deadpool 2” End Credits
I see a handful of critics listed on Rotten Tomatoes who might use this as their letter grade… The Merc with a Mouth is back! And so is Deadpool! For any regular readers who roll their eyes whenever I...
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R.I.P. Geppi Museum: A 2017 Road Trip Epilogue
Once upon a time, this dead author was the gateway to a crimefighter’s lair. Who knows where he’s headed next. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Every year since 1999 my wife Anne and I have...
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My Favorite Steve Ditko Comic, According to Me at Age 7
If you only know Steve Ditko from Spider-Man movie credits, there’s a lot you don’t know. Comic book fans are in mourning tonight over the news that legendary artist Steve Ditko was discovered dead in...
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Yes, There Are Scenes During AND After the “Ant-Man and the Wasp” End Credits
“PARDON ME. DO YOU HAVE ANY GREY POUPON?” Millions of viewers who depend on Marvel movies for all their fantasy escapism needs went home shell-shocked after Avengers: Infinity War slaughtered far, far...
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Birthday Quest 2018, Part 1 of 6: Garfields of Dreams
Arguably our first-ever photo of a “jazz paw”. In addition to our annual road trips, my wife Anne and I have a tradition of spending our respective birthdays together on one-day outings to some new...
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Birthday Quest 2018, Part 3 of 6: Three Cats, the Marion Kind
Dr. Garfield ready to perform his next CAT scan. (I…I’m sorry. I really am.) Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: My wife Anne and I have a tradition of spending our respective birthdays together on...
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Birthday Quest 2018, Part 5 of 6: Four Far-Flung Felines
EXTREEEME GARFIELD. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: My wife Anne and I have a tradition of spending our respective birthdays together on one-day outings to some new place or attraction — partly...
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Wizard World Chicago 2018 Photos, Part 1 of 6: Marvel and DC Cosplay!
Doctor Octopus is ready for battle, as is the brand new carpeting in the Stephens Center lobby! It’s that time again! This weekend my wife and I made another journey up to Wizard World Chicago in...
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Wizard World Chicago 2018 Photos, Part 5 of 6: Who Else We Met, What Else We Did
It’s David Krumholtz! You might remember him from such films as The Santa Clause, Serenity, and Addams Family Values, plus the CBS series Numbers! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time...
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Yes, There Are Scenes During AND After the “Venom” End Credits
For attending on opening weekend, our local theater gave us a free comic! It’s an adaptation of several random scenes, at least two of which differ from the finished film. Spoilers for anyone who peeks...
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Stan Lee 1922-2018
Stan “The Man” Lee and a brief moment with one fan among the millions he entertained, inspired, and/or taught life lessons to through super-heroes and the power of comic books. I knew something had...
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My 2018 in Books and Graphic Novels, Part 1 of 3
Other than a handful of library selections not pictured, this is the complete 2018 reading list. Time again for the annual entry in which I remind myself how much I like reading things besides monthly...
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My 2018 in Books and Graphic Novels, Part 2 of 3
We’ll not be covering the 108 books that my wife read in 2018, but you can glimpse a few of them in this library haul. Guess which one of these four was my selection and win no prizes! Previously on...
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My 2018 in Books and Graphic Novels, Part 3 of 3
I didn’t rank all 62 books in order, but here’s my Top 6 of the year. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Time again for the annual entry in which I remind myself how much I like reading things...
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