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Midwest Convention Watch: What’s Next, If We’re Lucky?
Merchandise and props are keen to look at, but every convention needs guests, fans, and a functional staff. (Photo: outtake from our C2E2 2014 collection.) After our mixed experience with the first...
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MCC’s Top 15 Favorite Cosplay Photos of 2014
Extremely honorable mention: Captain America’s sidekick Bucky, comics old-school style. As of last weekend my wife and I officially finished our 2014 convention schedule. We attended seven cons this...
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Why I Hate Comic Book Crossovers
When I was 13, DC Comics Presents #85 was one of many issues I bought that crossed over with DC’s epic event Crisis on Infinite Earths, back when buying tie-in issues was a new concept and I was easily...
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My 2014 in Books and Graphic Novels
Ransom Riggs’ Hollow City, one of a precious few 2014 books I actually read in 2014.Time again for the annual entry in which I protest to the world that, yes, I do indeed read books and stuff. Despite...
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Wizard World Indianapolis 2015 Photos, Part 2 of 2 : What We Did and Who We Met
Or, “How My Wife and I Spent Valentine’s Day”. With special guest star Karen Gillan! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: we attended the first annual Wizard World Indianapolis, the newest version...
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What’s Right About This Supergirl Photo?
At the end of this week, Warner Brothers treated the public to our first glimpse of Whiplash‘s Melissa Benoist in her next role as the star of CBS’ proposed Supergirl series. The CW had been handling...
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Comics Update: My 2014 Faves and My Current Lineup
One of the neatest comics moments of 2014, from Buffy Season 10. Art by Rebekah Isaacs. Comics collecting has been my primary geek interest since age 6, but I have a tough time writing about it with...
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Indiana Comic Con 2015 Photos #1: Our Lucky Friday the 13th
MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE! GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS! Last year my wife and I attended the inaugural Indiana Comic Con in our hometown of Indianapolis, a decent-sized Midwest city whose Indiana...
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Indiana Comic Con 2015 Photos, Part 3 of 4: Random Saturday Costumes
Superman’s murderer, Doomsday, still wearing his original “Death of Superman” spacesuit. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: my wife and I attended the second annual Indiana Comic Con despite our...
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Random Fun Moments in Comic Book Ads
Source: Incredible Hulk #205, cover-dated November 1976. Hey, kids! If you’re chasing your dream of becoming a world-class martial artist like Bruce Lee or Jim Kelly or Chuck Norris, you’ll need proper...
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2014 Road Trip Photos #25: An Evening Stroll Through Downtown Fargo
To me, this is cooler than any billboard in my hometown. Day Five’s return trip from the nuclear missile command center back to Fargo was draining and featureless. Our evening plans took us to the...
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C2E2 2015 Photos, Part 2: the Rest of the Costume Contest
The Hunter from Bloodborne is flanked by Liara from WildStar and Zasalamel from Soul Calibur IV. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: my wife and I went to C2E2 and took photos! Part one was the...
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C2E2 2015 Photos, Part 8 of 9: Stars of Comics and Screens
My wife and I enjoying ten seconds of proximity with Hayley Atwell, winning star of Marvel’s Agent Carter, Marvel’s Agent Carter: the Winter Soldier, and Marvel’s Agents of C.A.R.T.E.R. Previously on...
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The Heroes of Our Free Comic Book Day 2015
Even those dastardly Bat-Villains love Free Comic Book Day because it’s the one day of the year they can have nice new things without resorting to theft or deathtraps. Happy Free Comic Book Day! The...
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My Free Comic Book Day 2015 Results, Best to Least Best
Valeria Richards addresses her troops in Secret Wars #0. Art by Paul Renaud. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: my wife and I observed Free Comic Book Day 2015 this past Saturday. Readers of...
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Why Marvel’s “Unbeatable Squirrel Girl” Is Super Unbeatable
In Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1, our hero prepares to juggle her super-hero life with her big move to college. With the support of friends like Tippy, she’ll be fine as long as she doesn’t sign up for...
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Our Appleseed Comic Con 2015 Experience
Sample helmets and display collectibles courtesy of the 501st Legion. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: For the last few years, my wife and I have spent our respective birthdays together finding...
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Marvel’s New “Star Wars” Comics: 6-Month Progress Report
This month in Star Wars #6: Boba Fett tries to prove he’s not a loser by going after Luke Skywalker. “Go big or go home,” I guess. (Art by John Cassaday and Laura Martin.) Marvel’s takeover of the Star...
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Happy July 4th from My Favorite Patriotic Marvel Comic Ever
Except where noted, all art in this entry is by Sal Buscema, Dave Simons, and George Roussos. Behold the big save-the-day rallying moment from What If? (vol. 1) #44, cover-dated April 1984, which left...
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Five Shots from Our Convention Weekend in Progress
It’s that time of year again! Anne and I are at Wizard World Chicago in scenic Rosemont, IL, where we’re so far having a blast even though parts of it resemble hard work and our feet feel...
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