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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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My 2017 in Books and Graphic Novels, Part 2 of 2
Library trip, 9/2/2017. Also, two of my favorite books of the year. Time again for the annual entry in which I remind myself how much I like reading things besides monthly comics, magazines, and...
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Comics Update: My Current Lineup and 2017 Pros & Cons
All my 2017 singles divided and alphabetized from A to X but skipping V. [WARNING: This entry turned out several leagues beyond epic-length and may be the wordiest entry in MCC history, but I wanted it...
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Indiana Comic Con 2018 Photos, Part 1 of 3: Cosplay!
Kylo Ren and friends were the last cosplayers we met at the end of the day, but they’re first in line for our two cosplay galleries. It’s that time again! This weekend my wife Anne and I attended the...
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Indiana Comic Con 2018 Photos, Part 2 of 3: More Cosplay!
Happy Easter from MCC and the Easter Boba! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This weekend my wife Anne and I attended the fifth annual Indiana Comic Con at the Indiana...
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Indiana Comic Con 2018 Photos, Part 3 of 3: Who We Met and What We Did
David Harbour, a.k.a. Chief Hopper from Netflix’s Stranger Things, getting more than he bargained for in his big weekend. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! This weekend my...
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C2E2 2018 Photos, Part 2: Marvel Cosplay!
Kate Bishop a.k.a. Hawkeye, and Samurai Iron Man! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The ninth annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Exposition (“C2E2″) just wrapped another...
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C2E2 2018 Photos, Part 3: More Cosplay!
Jedi Retiree Luke Skywalker swigging green milk, a nutritious part of every space breakfast. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: It’s that time again! The ninth annual Chicago Comic and...
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