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Therefore I Geek Podcast Episode 58, Daredevil Season 2

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In which, Andrew and Tracy discuss Season 2 of Netflix’s Daredevil.  There were a lot of plot threads in season 2 and a lot of antagonists running around.  Tracy loved the character development of Punisher and Karen Page–and apparently cannot pronounce “pep talk” without some practice.  Andrew defends Foggy as a character, but was unimpressed with Elektra; and both of us appreciate the series’ choice to replace Ben Ulrich.

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Saturday Review: Batman #50

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Batman (DC)
Written by Scott Snyder
Art by Greg Capullo

 

There are very few comic runs that I have enjoyed quite so much as Scott Snyder’s tenure on Batman. With only one issue remaining, issue 50 really feels like a solid conclusion to an epic adventure that has served as a point of constant stability throughout the years following the launch of the New 52. Continue reading

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Therefore I Geek Podcast Episode 57, Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice

***** SPOILER ALERT *****

This podcast will be discussing plot points of comics and movies which may be considered spoilers. Consider yourselves warned.

“No one cares about Clark Kent taking on the Batman.” – Perry White.  Emotions are at an all time high as Andrew, Tracy, and Dude discuss Zack Snyder’s Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.  Dude loves it, Tracy hates it, and Andrew is… meh.  Ultimate takeaways:  Wonder Woman rocks, pacing is slow, and everyone would like to see more emotion from Superman.

Show Notes:

Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice

iFanboy’s BvS podcast

Rotten Tomatoes review board (yes, it’s below The Room in average reviews)

Doomsday’s origins

Erik Larson’s Dead Wake

The Witch

George R. R. Martin The Ice Dragon

 

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Weekend Review: Legends of Tomorrow #1

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Legends of Tomorrow (DC)
Firestorm: Written by Gerry Conway, Pencils by Eduardo Pansica
Metamorpho: Written and Pencils by Aaron Lopresti
Sugar and Spike: Written by Keith Giffen, Art by Bilquis Evely
Metal Men: Written by Len Wein, Pencils by Yildiray Cinar

A long time ago I lamented the fact that, when DC’s New 52 came out, I had failed to read their anthology book DC Universe Presents. So when DC’s newest anthology book came out, I decided to put my money where my mouth was and pick up Legends of Tomorrow. Continue reading

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