Gamer’s Review: Mafia II

After “Mafia” became a critical and commercial success in 2002, video game developer/publisher, 2K commence development on a sequel. It took game developers eight years to create a new game engine as a significant upgrade to the previous installment as well as brainstorming plot elements. Arriving home from World War II, Vito Scarletta working his […]

My Hero Academia: You’re Next

Set between Season 6’s finale and Season 7’s premiere, Deku, Kacchan, Todoroki, Class 1-A and the pro heroes band together to combat a crime boss who bears a strong resemblance to All Might. He goes by the name, Dark Might. His goal is to replace the greatest hero of all time as the next symbol […]

Caught Stealing (Sony’s Flops Vol. 1 #15)

“I’ve been caught stealin’ once when I was five.” “I enjoy stealin’, it’s simple as that.” “Oh well, it’s just a simple fact.” ”When I want something, man, I don’t wanna pay for it.” – Jane’s Addiction. In 2005, novelist/comic book writer, Charlie Huston (Moon Knight, Joe Pitt Casebook series) published a novel titled, “Caught […]

Comics Review: Daredevil: Guardian Devil

Fresh from making “Chasing Amy,” Kevin Smith (one of my favorite filmmakers) worked on two projects. First, “Dogma.” A religious comedy set in the View Askewinverse (featuring Jay and Silent Bob) as I considered his best work besides “Mallrats.” Second, “Guardian Devil” An eight-issue Daredevil storyline focusing on the character who looks after a random […]

Erased

In 2012, manga artist/writer, Kei Sanne published a manga series titled, “Erased.” Set in 2006, an aspiring manga artist named, Satoru Fujinuma has an ability called, “Revival.” Whenever he sees a blue butterfly, he’ll experience a flash forward. His subconscious will rewind back in a few minutes. He must deduce what’s going to happen. Suddenly, […]

Comics Review: Daredevil: Born Again

After “The Dark Knight Returns” & “Batman: Year One” both became a critical and commercial success, Frank Miller returned to Marvel to work on a Daredevil storyline known as, “Born Again.” Suffering from drug addiction and lack of basic needs, Karen Page betrays Matt Murdock by giving away his secret as Daredevil. Suddenly, Kingpin/Wilson Fisk […]