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"He Speaks" in thrilling, bone-chilling Swamp Thing S1E3
By Mack Johnson and Matt Henry. Episode 3 opens in the middle of a dream. It seems even a mystical, reanimated swamp creature can have nightmares, when it has a human…
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The Grim Reaper stalks Robin on a horrifying Halloween Retro Cover Of The Week, Batman #237 (1971)
Batman #237, 1971, DC Comics, Cover by Neal Adams. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its celebration and examination of iconic comic covers from the 1970s…
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Swamp Thing S1E2: More mysticism, mystery, and new characters in "Worlds Apart"
By Mack Johnson and Matt Henry. "Worlds Apart," episode 2 of Swamp Thing, is a suspenseful, thrilling, and very enjoyable ride. It picks up moments after Alec Holland…
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Scout Comics Announces New Series VOLUME For 2021 Debut!
Logline: “ Peace is quiet. Noise is rebellion ” VOLUME is a four issue tale of teenage rebellion and superpowered punks. It’s a fun action romp that blends Riot…
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Horrific, fantastic Swamp Thing Pilot rerun gets great ratings, and a great new start on The CW
By Matt Henry and Mack Johnson According to TVLine, The CW's re-airing of the season one Swamp Thing pilot on Tuesday night, October 6 "gave the network’s 8 o’clock hour…
Comics
The Halloween Retro Cover Of The Week is Neal Adams' hidden skull on 1969's Unexpected #113
The Unexpected #113, DC Comics, 1968, Art by Neal Adams. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its examination and celebration of iconic comic covers from the 1970s…
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It's all one big meta Joke on the Retro Cover Of The Week from 2001.
Joker: Last Laugh #1, 2001, DC Comics, Cover by Brian Bolland. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its examination and celebration of iconic comic covers from the…
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Even the introduction of a new villain can't save a painfully low-key Doom Patrol S2E3
The so-far very introspective episodes with lots of character development, backgrounds, and flashbacks, but no action continues. I hope viewers stick with this series;…
Comics
A blazing, glow-in-the-dark skull is the Retro Cover Of The Week: Ghost Rider #15 from 1991.
Ghost Rider #15, 1991, Marvel Comics, Cover by Mark Texiera. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its examination and celebration of iconic comic covers from the…
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"Tyme Patrol" is a disco ball of weirdness among lots of character development in Doom Patrol S2E2
For a kinda-quick crash course on who the Doom Patrol are, and the story behind the wildly imaginative storylines, click here for our helpful DOOM PATROL 101 article.…
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The Retro Cover Of The Week is a 25th Anniversary gimmick from 1986: the "Headshot Covers"
Marvel’s 25th Anniversary “Headshot Covers”, 1986, Marvel Comics, Covers by various. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its celebration and examination of iconic…
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"Fun Size Patrol," an introspective, low key start to Doom Patrol season two
For a kinda-quick crash course on who the Doom Patrol are and why they have a tv series, click here for our DOOM PATROL 101 article. RECAP: In season one’s final…
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DOOM PATROL 101: Who are they, and why do they deserve a tv series?
With Doom Patrol getting a second season and moving to HBO Max, it’s probable that many more tv viewers will have access to this weirder-than-you-could-possibly-imagine…
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Barry Windsor-Smith's super-detailed Conan is the Retro Cover Of The Week from 1973.
King-Size Conan The Barbarian #1, 1973, Marvel Comics, Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its celebration and examination of iconic…
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Superman: Man of Tomorrow: a Year One movie with Lobo, Parasite, and a fresh new animated style
Superman: Man of Tomorrow has been an anticipated new direction for DC Universe movies and Warner Bros. Animation, moving away from the Bruce Timm and Jeff Matsuda…
Comics
Dolphin's first appearance is a minimalist beauty on the Retro Cover Of The Week (1968)
Showcase Presents #79, Dolphin, DC Comics, 1968, Art by Jay Scott Pike. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its examination and celebration of iconic comic covers…
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The Losers are the winners of the Retro Cover Of The Week, with a dynamic 2004 Jock masterpiece
The Losers #6, 2004, Vertigo Comics (DC imprint), Cover by Jock. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its examination and celebration of iconic comic covers from…
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PREVIEW: Coming this October From Scout Comics, PHANTOM STARKILLER
THE CELEBRATED BOOTLEG TOY AND SUPER 7 TOY LINE SENSATION IS BECOMING A COMIC BOOK THIS OCTOBER! USE DIAMOND ORDER CODE AUG201574 Logline: When a drifter stumbles upon a…
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Prince is da bomb on the Retro Cover of the Week from 1991 by Brian Bolland
Prince, 1991, Piranha Music/DC Comics, Cover by Brian Bolland. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its examination and celebration of iconic comic covers from the…
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Marvel's Agents of SHIELD has a time- and dimension-hopping, emotionally satisfying grand finale
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S7 E12-13 “The End is at Hand” and “What We’re Fighting For” Series Finale It’s fitting that Marvel’s first tv series Agents of…
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A modern Art Deco masterpiece is the Retro Cover Of The Week: The Rocketeer Magazine #1 (1988)
The Rocketeer Adventure Magazine #1, 1988, Comico, Cover by Dave Stevens. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its celebration and examination of iconic comic…
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ED BRUBAKER & SEAN PHILLIPS MAKE HISTORY WITH NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES—RECKLESS—THIS DEC. FROM IMAGE
“Oh man this book pushed EVERY crime fiction button for me... Noir bleached to bleakness. Bliss." —Patton Oswalt PORTLAND, Ore. 08/10/2020 — Hot off their instant,…
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Neal Adams draws the first appearance of The Defenders on the Retro Cover Of The Week (1971)
Marvel Feature #1, 1971, Marvel Comics, Cover by Neal Adams. The POP Retro Cover Of The Week continues its celebration and examination of iconic comic covers from the…
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Malick kidnaps Simmons, plans to destroy SHIELD from orbit in shocking "Brand New Day"
Still stuck in the 1980s: son of Hydra Nathaniel Malick and his goons have kidnapped Simmons and hijacked the Zephyr, with an oblivious Deke also aboard. With help from…