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My 2021 Reading Stacks #5
Once again, patterns emerge from this year’s pile: in this case, Asian-American graphic memoirs. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Welcome once again to our recurring MCC feature in which I...
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My 2021 Reading Stacks #6-Up: The Super-Sized Finale
All 41 books and graphic novels featured in this series, not including the two I borrowed from Anne. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Welcome once again to our recurring MCC feature in which I...
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My Free Comic Book Day 2022 Results, Ranked
The reading pile, in random order. It’s that time of year again, but slightly delayed on my part! Saturday, May 7th was the 21st Free Comic Book Day, that annual celebration when comic shops nationwide...
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The Fantabulous 50s Weekend, Part 3: How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
I was 11 when Amazing Spider-Man #252 debuted his black costume and blew my mind. Art by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: In addition to our annual road trips, my...
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My 2022 Reading Stacks #1
Maybe not the best place to start while writing over July 4th weekend…or is it? Welcome once again to our recurring MCC feature in which I scribble capsule reviews of everything I’ve read that was...
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Fan Expo Chicago 2022 Photos, Part 3 of 4: Apollo and the Clone Wars
“Snips and Skyguy”, as the delightful Star Wars panel was billed. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This past weekend Anne and I attended the inaugural Fan Expo Chicago, the comics/entertainment...
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My 2022 Reading Stacks #2
Our year-long personal Trek-fandom revival keeps on rollin’. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Welcome once again to our recurring MCC feature in which I scribble capsule reviews of everything...
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My 2022 Reading Stacks #3
Our Star Trek renaissance year, felt most deeply at conventions and our Paramount+ subscription, extended into my reading matter, as we showed in Part 2 of this series. Previously on Midlife Crisis...
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My 2022 Reading Stacks #4: The Big Finish
Two of my favorite reads this year, both by the same writer/artist. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Welcome once again to our recurring MCC feature in which I scribble capsule reviews of...
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C2E2 2023 Photos, Part 3 of 4: Comics!
This year’s modest graphic novel loot pile. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: My wife Anne and I just got home from the latest edition of the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Exposition (“C2E2″),...
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My Free Comic Book Day 2023 Results, Ranked
The reading pile, alphabetized by publisher. It’s that time of year again, but delayed on my part! Saturday, May 6th was the 22nd Free Comic Book Day, that annual celebration when comic shops...
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My Ten Favorite Spider-People in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Two Spider-friends chatting about their tangled webs. It isn’t writer’s block exactly, but jovially verbose movie entries that amount to “WOWIE WOW WOW WOW 11/10 no complaints!!!!1!!” take far longer...
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My 2023 Reading Stacks #1
Anne reserved this one through our local library at the beginning of June. Two weeks ago, it was our turn at last. It’s back! Welcome to our recurring MCC feature in which I scribble capsule reviews of...
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Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Photos, Part 4 of 4: Comics, Shopping, and Other Hobbies
My Fan Expo Chicago 2023 loot pile, plus Anne’s lanyard with new pins and buttons. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This weekend my wife Anne and I attended the second...
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Cincinnati Comic Expo 2023 Photos, Part 2 of 2: Who We Met and What We Did
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Neal McDonough! You’ve probably seen him in things, especially if you’re among the 600 million viewers now watching Suits on Netflix! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover:...
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Indiana State Fair 2023 Photos, Part 8 of 9: The Year in Antiques
Blasts from comics’ past: Gold Key’s Dark Shadows #3, dated November 1969, with a photo cover; Dell’s Four Color Comics #510 from 1953, art by Sam Savitt; and, the only one I own a reprint of, Amazing...
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My 2023 Reading Stacks #2
From the Department of Candid UK Actor Memoirs That Have Been Mined for Clickbait Fodder by Entertainment News Sites. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Welcome to our recurring MCC feature in...
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My 2023 Reading Stacks #3
Two books about movies, some of which are based on books. One book technically works as a sequel to the other. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: Welcome to our recurring MCC feature in which I...
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C2E2 2024 Photos, Part 4 of 5: Artists Alley!
My Artists Alley loot pile, plus a few freebies, a Fallout tin sign, and a back issue Anne really, really, really wanted. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: My wife Anne and I just got home from...
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Happy Free Comic Book Day and May the Fourth 2024!
The second half of my haul, alphabetized — i.e., the half with the Star Wars comics in it. Happy May the Fourth for those who observe! It’s that time of year again! Today marked the 23rd Free Comic...
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