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Doctor Strange Vol. 1 - Jason Aaron, Chris Bachalo & Kevin Nowlan
I still remember the first time I read a Doctor Strange comic. It was an old 80s issue, the kind you would often find in the quarter bin. Instead of getting whatever was considered “cool” at the moment...
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March Comics / cómics de marzo
Dawn of the Undead is finally here! A comic book especially designed to satisfy even the most demanding readers. In addition to my first foray into the zombie genre, this book includes the first...
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We Stand On Guard - Brian K. Vaughan & Steve Skroce
For decades, it has been a commonplace in comics or movies to portray Americans as the good guys, and other nations as potential or real enemies. While some might consider this as evidence of a twisted...
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Superior - Mark Millar & Leinil Francis Yu
In the eyes of many adults, superhero comics are disposable entertainment aimed primarily at teenagers. A cruel preconception, certainly, but one that still carries weight to this day. For decades,...
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April films / películas de abril
With the exception of a few lackluster Hollywood blockbusters, April was a really spectacular month for the 7th art. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), directed by Zack Snyder, was quite a...
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The Road to Civil War - Bendis & Maleev
A decade ago, Marvel Comics released Civil War, a saga that would be tremendously popular and quite polemic too. Brian Michel Bendis and Alex Maleev were the creative team behind The New Avengers...
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Civil War # 1-3 - Mark Millar & Steve McNiven
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Evil War
Desde hace varios años, he tenido el privilegio de observar, aunque sea de lejos, la evolución de un proyecto tan prometedor como Evil War. Obviamente, mi primer contacto con esta saga fue gracias a...
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Civil War # 4-7 - Mark Millar & Steve McNiven
The nature of superheroes rests on some very specific foundations. A superhero is a man or a woman doing the right thing without asking for any sort of reward or compensation. A superhero is often a...
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April comics / cómics de abril
April sure came with a lot of good surprised. For the first time in my life, I decided to buy a Marvel Omnibus, and I’m glad I did. Marvel Universe by John Byrne is an extraordinary edition that...
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The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy - Alex Woolfson & Adam DeKraker
Some things come as a surprise, and others are easy to predict. In the publishing world, that which can be predicted is coveted the most. That’s why DC and Marvel are so keen on refurbishing old...
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Mitos - Dick Matena
Whenever I think of European comics, I immediately remember my favorite authors from Spain, France or Italy. At first glance, it would seem as if comics were limited to 3 countries. But obviously the...
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May Films / películas de mayo
May sure was a busy month for me but at least I did manage to go to the cinema. Anthony Russo and Joe Russo return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Captain America: Civil War (2016), one of the...
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Free Country: A Tale of the Children’s Crusade - Gaiman, Bachalo & Snejbjerg
“They say every adult has successfully killed at least one child”, even if only metaphorically. Becoming an adult often means getting rid of our natural curiosity and the sense of wonder that is always...
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Ficcionario - Horacio Altuna
Quite often, sex and repression are part of the same equation. Freud said it nearly a century ago: the origin of neurosis is sexual repression. Some might say that there is still repression in our...
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Captain America: Dawn’s Early Light - Roger Stern & John Byrne
Heroes and powers have been a part of the same narrative universe for many decades. Some might even think that superpowers are absolutely necessary in order to become a superhero. However, that is not...
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May Comics / cómics de mayo
I guess, one way or another, we all celebrated Free Comic Book Day in May. However, unlike previous years, instead of my usual 5 FCBD books I only got 2 (shame on you, DCBS!). I got Archie, which was...
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The Legion # 31, 32 & 33 - Abnett, Lanning, Giffen & Batista
After saving the entire universe in “Foundations”, the legionnaires need to rest and relax for a few days. But someone has to take care of the damaged Legion World, making sure that things run smoothly...
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Escalas alteradas - Ignacio Iturria (Galería Enlace)
Aunque no visitaba la Galería Enlace desde hacía algunos meses, esta semana decidí asistir a la doble inauguración de “Escalas alteradas” de Ignacio Iturria y “El toro que soñé” de Antonio Pareja; dos...
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The X-Men # 3 & 4 - Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
While reminiscing about high school, the things we remember the most are those that left an emotional impact in our hearts. Perhaps we have forgotten most of what we were studying and learning during...
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