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Planetary # 20 - Warren Ellis & John Cassaday
When Stan Lee created the Marvel Universe, many of his characters were born out of an accident involving cosmic rays, gamma bombs, radioactive spiders, etc. For instance, the Fantastic Four, Marvel’s...
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September comics / cómics de setiembre
September comicsAMERICAN GODS: SHADOWS #7(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Scott Hampton, P. Craig Russell (CA) Glenn Fabry. Shadow makes his way into a seemingly deserted forest where a...
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October films / películas de octubre
This month I only had time for one independent production, which is not the kind of movie I typically watch: Signature Move (2017), directed by Jennifer Reeder. This is a romantic comedy about 2...
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Thor: Godstorm - Kurt Busiek & Steve Rude
For many Thor is only the god of thunder and lightening, but for those who have a special interest in Norse mythology, Thor is also the god of storms, the embodiment of strength and the protector of...
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October comics / cómics de octubre
My favorite comics of the month were Astro City #48 and American Gods #8. And now, without further ado, here are October comics as per solicitations:AMERICAN GODS: SHADOWS #8(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig...
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November Films / películas de noviembre
I’ve been so busy this semester that, again, I barely had time to go to the movies once. I saw Thor: Ragnarok (2017), directed by Taika Waititi. I had so much fun with this third installment in the...
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November Comic Books / Cómics de noviembre
I haven't finished reading all of this yet, so I'll update this post ASAP.AMERICAN GODS: SHADOWS #9(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Scott Hampton & Various (CA) Glenn Fabry. Still in the...
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I'm still reading October and November comics, so as soon as I'm done with that I'll update the post. Meawhile, please check 2016 Arion's Achievement...
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Superman: Distant Fires - Howard Chaykin, Gil Kane & Kevin Nowlan
As it usually happens, stories about alternative timelines, especially those about post-apocalyptic futures, tend to be quite popular. The idea of a nuclear conflict and the destruction of our world...
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December films / películas de diciembre
I was extremely busy during the end of the semester so I only had time to watch 3 Generations (2015), a remarkable story about identity and family. Director Gaby Dellal tells the dramatic story of Elle...
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Planetary # 21 - Warren Ellis & John Cassaday
Quite often, the visit to an oracle is part of the journey of a hero. Even a philosopher like Socrates had to visit the oracle of Delphi in order to understand what his role should be in Athens. After...
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December comics / cómics de diciembre
What could be better as a Christmas gift than a fine selection of comics? In December I really enjoyed reading the DC Universe by Gaiman as well as the DC Universe by Byrne, 2 fantastic hardcover...
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January Films / películas de enero
In January I was hoping to watch a few movies but in the end I only had time for one: Vacation (2015), written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. This was quite an enjoyable...
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January Comic Books / Cómics de enero
I started 2018 with a fine selection of comic books! For instance, the extraordinary HC edition of The Vision (which I’ll definitely be reviewing soon). Busiek’s Batman Creature of the Night continues...
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Providence Vol. 2 - Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows
What is the purpose of art? Is it to reflect our reality, like a mirror, or rather to delve deep down into our consciousness, thus bringing to life our innermost secrets and desires? Perhaps it is a...
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February Films / Películas de febrero
In the shortest month of the year I only had time for one movie: Daniel Espinosa’s Life (2017). Combining horror and science fiction often leads to amazing results. I particularly enjoyed the way the...
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The Vision - Tom King & Gabriel Hernandez Walta
It is very rare to find superhero comics that cross the feeble barrier that divides entertainment from art; and when I find a title that does, I feel incredibly fortunate. Tom King’s Vision is...
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February Comics / Cómics de febrero
I only read a handful of comics in February (it is the shortest month after all), but I must say I was very satisfied. I’m surprised at how much I’m enjoying and Astro City continue to be really good....
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March Films / películas de marzo
At least I was able to go to the movies once and, of course, I ended up watching a Marvel movie: Black Panther (2018). The character had already been introduced in Captain America: Civil War but, of...
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Trina Robbins in UWM
When I first saw Trina Robbins artwork in the pages of a Wonder Woman annual, back in the George Pérez’s era, I had no idea who she was. But I remember there was something special about her art that...
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