Black Sails is a 4-season show set in the New Providence Island city of Nassau during the pirate era’s prime. It revolves around the story of the people of Nassau, with a particular focus on Captain Flint and John Sliver, who many would know from the famous Treasure Island tale. They are the hearts of the show…
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In the end, the world didn’t really need a Superman… just a brave one -Superman The DC Animated Universe is one of the greatest achievements from DC and WB. Spanning 7 animated shows, 4 feature films and the most complete collection of definitive interpretations, the DCAU’s legacy stands on its own. Starting with the critically…
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Whenever I’m asked to recommend comics outside of DC or Marvel’s runs, I always start with Preacher. A comic series from the 90s created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon stands the test of time as one of the craziest and over-the-top comics ever written. Preacher follows three main protagonists: Jesse Custer, Tulip O’Hare and…
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Luke Cage is without a doubt the best foray in the Marvel/Netflix library. Whereas other shows may have started strong and fizzled out with their second season (or first, in terms of Iron Fist) Luke Cage has been invincible. Luke Cage’s second season picks up after Defenders and explicitly addresses the fallout of their battle…
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DC’s Legends of Tomorrow began as just a quirky spin-off to the then successful DC television shows Arrow and The Flash. However, in the past couple of years, it has quickly become the most entertaining of the current slate of DC shows on the CW. In this latest season, the series truly embraces its ridiculousness and…
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By Former Writer – Brandy Burgess WHERE WE LEFT OFF Season 2 of Legion began attempting to answer the question: Where was David Haller, and why? (Fans will remember Haller being abducted by a tiny orb at the end of the first season.) David’s return challenges the trust of everyone, including Sydney Barrett, the love…
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By Former Writer – Brandy Burgess We are often taught that our wholeness as human beings must come from a sense of perfection. We say things like “You complete me,” “All’s well that ends well,” or “Health is wealth.” Does having or not having something determine the worth of our existence? That’s what Violet Evergarden…
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If you do not live in a hole under the ground, you are probably aware that there have been some recent rumblings and resurrections in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth, this time on the televised medium. Rights have been purchased from the Tolkien Estate, with intentions of producing a multi-season series focusing on events preceding those that…
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Kal-El. My future grandson. This is the story of the House of El. Our ending has yet to be written, but this is how it began. Ours is a story of sacrifice and triumph. How the House of El led a revolution against tyranny. The story of your family isn’t how we died. But how…
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With the freshman season of the newest DC Comics adaptation to the CW now at an end, there is a lot to unravel from this great new series and a lot to look forward to in the future. Black Lightning has truly become one of the best comic book adaptations to come to the small…
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As of late, the superhero genre has been lauded for its attempts to represent minority groups in their pictures. DC and Warner Bros., for example, were the first to provide a leading female, blockbuster superhero with Wonder Woman, an iconic, successful film that nearly broke $1 billion worldwide. The following year, Disney/Marvel shattered records with Black Panther,…
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“Doomed Planet. Desperate Scientists. Last Hope. Kindly Couple. Superman” – All Star Superman Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, has had a profound impact on popular culture since his debut on April 18th, 1938, 80 years ago today. His rise in popularity over the decades has evolved into a legacy that is truly remarkable,…
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SPOILERS Ever since Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, the Star Wars franchise has been bigger than ever. Not only did we get a ton of comics and movies made, we also got Star Wars Rebels, an animated TV series set in the gigantic universe of Star Wars. Star Wars Rebels is centered on a group of…
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Dragon Ball Super is a series produced by Toei Animation and created by Dragon Ball legend, Akira Toriyama. The series, which first aired July 5th, 2015, is a sequel series to Dragon Ball Z, a standout series that continues to be the most popular anime’s worldwide. Dragon Ball Super follows Goku and the Z Fighters and brings many…
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Krypton takes place 200 years before Superman lands in Smallville, giving the series a lot of creative freedom with its story. Originally teased as a tie-in to Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, Krypton exists within its own continuity with no ties to any previous Superman story. With that being said, the series takes inspiration from many…
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