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The Many “Good Deaths” of Batman

The Many “Good Deaths” of Batman

Dedicated to Kevin Conroy
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anjenü
‘Office Space’ and Bullshit Jobs

‘Office Space’ and Bullshit Jobs

Human beings don’t want to spend their days doing nothing
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Lady Horatia
Excalibur, Mjolnir, and Captain America’s Shield: Heirloom Items in Roleplaying Games

Excalibur, Mjolnir, and Captain America’s Shield: Heirloom Items in Roleplaying Games

The character-defining magic item is a compelling idea in both mythology and modern media
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Brian Scott Horne
Vampires Rise (from the dead) During Recessions

Vampires Rise (from the dead) During Recessions

During economic downturns, vampire media becomes oddly popular
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Daley W.
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‘Going Sane’ — An Alternative to ‘The Killing Joke’

‘Going Sane’ — An Alternative to ‘The Killing Joke’

Would the Joker still be the Joker if Batman were gone?
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Heather Veley
Wolverine vs. Sabretooth vs. Jean Grey

Wolverine vs. Sabretooth vs. Jean Grey

2 fights, 1 spinner rack
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Heather Veley
#Don’t Spoil The Thunderbolts*

#Don’t Spoil The Thunderbolts*

Marvel’s surprise guerrilla marketing was a huge spoiler
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Sean Berry
Analyzing the Bully Clique from ‘The Glory’

Analyzing the Bully Clique from ‘The Glory’

A cautionary tale of enabled narcissism and mimetic resentment
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Augustine Koh
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The Rise (and possible fall) of Fake Movie Trailers

The Rise (and possible fall) of Fake Movie Trailers

Is YouTube finally cracking down on a 20 year old problem?
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Daley W.
Was ‘Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’ Unfairly Judged?

Was ‘Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’ Unfairly Judged?

The problem is balance
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Daniel Mossichuk
Anime and Fashion: From Streetwear Culture to Dollar Signs

Anime and Fashion: From Streetwear Culture to Dollar Signs

Fashion + anime is certainly not a new concept, but the style and popularity have undoubtedly evolved.
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nomfwanime
So, You Want To Get Into Reading Comics

So, You Want To Get Into Reading Comics

The comic book hobby can look a bit overwhelming to an outside observer
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Heather Veley
Is Star Trek Really a Socialist Utopia?

Is Star Trek Really a Socialist Utopia?

“In the 24th century there will be no hunger, there will be no greed, and all the children will know how to read.” — Gene Roddenberry
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Daley W.
‘33 Immortals’ is Heaven and Hell

‘33 Immortals’ is Heaven and Hell

Thunder Lotus’ latest reminds me of what I most love and hate about games
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mmcal
‘Triangle of Sadness’ is a Hilarious Study of Inequality

‘Triangle of Sadness’ is a Hilarious Study of Inequality

This 2022 satire expertly uses cringe-inducing comedy to explore its characters’ ignorance and the downsides of capitalism
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Cian McGrath
‘The Apprentice’ is an Entertaining and Surprisingly Nuanced Trump Exposé

‘The Apprentice’ is an Entertaining and Surprisingly Nuanced Trump ...

This very human portrayal of the business mogul and former President is quietly enthralling
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Cian McGrath
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