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The X Spot: Superman Flies High, Scumbag Continues to Suck

Will Nevin5 years ago5 years ago018 mins

Loyal Content Consumer, how I have missed you. Let’s get to it. The Bottom (at the Top) 10. Deep Beyond #2. Writers: Mirka Andolfo and David Goy, Artist: Andrea Broccardo, Colorist: Barbara Nosenzo, Letterer: Fabio Amelia, Publisher: Image Deep Beyond is the sort of book that casts a sheen over my eyes thick enough to…

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The X (Ten) Spot: A Dark Interlude’s Density and the Joy of Sweet Smut

Will Nevin5 years ago5 years ago012 mins

I have experimented with different columns and different formats over the five or so years I’ve been writing about comics, but you, Loyal Content Consumer, don’t necessarily care about that; no, you care about the comics, and I want to care about the comics with you. When I’m curled up in my big ratty office…

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‘Scumbag’ #1 Punches Down ’n’ Comes up Short

Will Nevin5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

The Scumbag #1 Writer: Rick Remender, Artist: Lewis LaRosa, Colorist: Moreno DiNisio, Letterer: Rus Wooton, Publisher: Image There was definite power on the debate stage in Nashville Thursday night. Say what you will about Donald J. Trump (Really, say anything aside from cracks about his weight — it’s all earned) or Joe Biden (Jesus lord,…

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