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C2E2 2019 Photos, Part 6 of 8: Artists Alley Plus
Elegantly dressed as Ramonda, Queen Mother of Wakanda, artist Afua Richardson (World of Wakanda, Genius) made the rest of us on the premises look like slobs. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover:...
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The Culling of a Comics Collection, Chapter 1
Indiana as a state has an abysmal track record when it comes to encouraging recycling efforts, but options do exist if you know where to look. I’ve heard a lot of chatter about Marie Kondo, the lady...
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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Photos #7: How to Draw Star Wars the...
TIE Fighter #1 hit comic shops this past Wednesday. Above are variant covers by Tommy Lee Edwards for the next three issues. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: April 11-15, 2019, was the ninth...
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Happy Free Comic Book Day 2019!
This year’s haul, part 1. It’s that time of year again! Today marked the eighteenth Free Comic Book Day, that annual celebration when comic shops nationwide offer no-strings-attached goodies as a form...
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My Free Comic Book Day 2019 Results: The Best and the Least Best
I’ve never been a Carnage fan, but Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, and Frank Martin do make him look stylish. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: on May 4th I once again had the pleasure of observing Free...
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I Have a Miyazaki Poster?
Yep, that’s art by Hayao Miyazaki. I spent tonight diving into my own personal archives (by which I mean piles of old stuff) to research a potentially epic-length entry involving childhood memories,...
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Kid Dungeon Master’s Neighborhood Reign: Nostalgic Confession Inspired by “Die”
Teen RPG fan Solomon brings foreboding gameplay setup to Die #1. Art by Stephanie Hans, words by Kieron Gillen, letters by Clayton Cowles. 1. A Long-expected Party. Previously on Midlife Crisis...
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“Dark Phoenix”: X-huming and X-amining the End of the Ex-Series
The all-new Firestar from a grim-and-gritty Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. Remember the glory days when the prospect of a new X-Men film excited anyone who’d previously thrilled to their greatest...
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Yes, There Are Scenes During and After the “Spider-Man: Far from Home” End...
And now my paychecks are thiiiis big! The inspired, rambunctious Spider-Man: Far from Home marks Tom Holland’s fifth film as everyone’s favorite put-upon wall-crawler, meaning he’s now done as many...
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My 2019 Reading Stacks #1
So far this year’s list includes a few library books and two loaners from my wife, pictured above. Borrowed reading is still reading! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: at the beginning of each...
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My 2019 Reading Stacks #2
The thrill of victory in front of a celebrity and an audience of millions. Art by Kate Kasenow, Jenna Ayoub with Ilara Catalani, and Laura Langston. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: At the...
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My 2019 Reading Stacks #3
Racism: ruining classroom experiences since nearly forever. Art by Gene Luen Yang and Lark Pien. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: At the beginning of each year I spend weeks writing...
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Dragon Con 2019 Photos #12 of 12: Who Else We Saw, What Else We Did
One of many banners festooning downtown Atlanta days before the big event. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: For years we’ve been telling friends in other states that we’d one day do Atlanta’s...
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“Joker”: The Day the Clown Cried and People Died
Toys and statues now available on Etsy and eBay! For other versions, check your local comic shops, big-box stores, Barnes & Noble toy sections, or good ol’ Amazon! Buy Joker stuff wherever you...
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Tom Spurgeon, 1968-2019
Our least worst photo of the esteemed gentleman, moderating a panel at CXC 2017. Thursday morning I was saddened and shocked to learn of the unexpected passing of Tom Spurgeon, the longtime comics...
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Our GalaxyCon Louisville 2019 Photos
Me with Jonah Heston and Kinga Forrester, a.k.a. Jonah Ray and Felicia Day from Netflix’s MST3K revival. Yes, this was a very good day. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: last year my wife Anne...
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Indiana Comic Con 2017 Photos, Part 2 of 4: Costume Contest Highlights
One of several families that cosplayed together: Eleven, Sheriff Hopper, Nancy, Joyce with Christmas lights, and Barbara from Stranger Things. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time...
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Indiana Comic Con 2017 Photos, Part 3 of 4: More Saturday Cosplay
Sam Wilson, Captain America; Sam Wilson, the Falcon; and Jedi Knight Phoa Toe-Bhomm. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This weekend my wife and I attended the fourth annual...
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Indiana Comic Con 2017 Photos, Part 4 of 4: Who We Met and What We Did
Dearest farm boy Wesley himself humors a couple of weirdos. As we wish. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This weekend my wife and I attended the fourth annual Indiana Comic...
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C2E2 2017 Photos, Part 1 of 4: Comics Cosplay!
Is the reign of the Deadpool cosplay variants at an end? Is C2E2 truly Negan’s world now, judging by the 10,000 Negan cosplayers we saw this weekend? It’s that time again! The eighth annual Chicago...
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