Thursday, December 1, 2016
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: A Crossover that Dominates
This week, the #DCTV Couch Club is doing something a little different. Since the four CW shows are crossing over, we decided to have our club of #DCTV fans cross over as well.
DCE Editorial
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Titans (2016-) #5 - Dan Abnett, Brett Booth & Norm Rapmund
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“The Return of Wally West” part five! Wally West will do anything to save his friends-even at the cost of his own life! The full extent of Abra Kadabra’s greatest trick is finally revealed! |
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10 BEST FEMALE Superheroes Of All Time
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AMALGAM, ONSLAUGHT, HEROES REBORN, & a MARVEL/DC Character Trade - 1996, A Year In Review
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Best Shots Rapid-Fire Reviews: BATMAN ANNUAL #1, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, POWER RANGERS #9, More
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AVATAR PRESS February 2017 Solicitations
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The White Donkey: Terminal Lance - Maximilian Uriarte
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New York Times Bestseller A graphic novel of war and its aftermath. A powerful, compulsively page-turning, vivid, and moving tribute to the experience of war and PTSD, The White Donkey tells the story of Abe, a young Marine recruit who experiences the ugly, pedestrian, and often meaningless side of military service in rural Iraq. He enlists in hopes of finding that missing something in his life but comes to find out that it's not quite what he expected. Abe gets more than he bargained for when his journey takes him to the middle east in war-torn Iraq. This is a story about a Marine, written and illustrated by a Marine, and is the first graphic novel about the war in Iraq from a veteran. The White Donkey explores the experience of being a Marine, as well as the challenges that veterans face upon their return home, and its raw power will leave you in awe. |
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APHRA Is Back, With 0-0-0 & BT-1 In Her New Ongoing Series
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IMAGE Re-UNITED? SPAWN, SAVAGE DRAGON, SHADOWHAWK, WITCHBLADE, More In Surprise 'Crossover Event'
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VIZ MEDIA February 2017 Solicitations
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Get Your First Taste Of Marvel Monsters With MONSTERS UNLEASHED SAMPLER Preview
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Arrow: Invasion! (Review)
By: Ashley Binion (@ashleybinion)
Arrow’s “Invasion!” had the tricky task of servicing both the epic CW DC crossover while also paying tribute to their legacy with their 100th episode. The series hit all the emotional beats while still excelling as part of the crossover extravaganza.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Even though there can be many arguments made against this, I believe there is no one perfect episode of television. Instead, there are perfect episodes for each particular series (i.e. Lost’s “The Constant,” Breaking Bad’s “Ozymandias,” and The X-Files‘ “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose.”) When the series eventually wraps up, “Invasion!” will be remembered as one of Arrow’s great episodes, maybe even its perfect episode.
This episode could have been, and probably should have been, a train wreck. The Flash found a balance in “Invasion!” of their own series plot and the alien invasion. With Arrow, servicing both a 100th episode celebration and a crossover could have ended badly. But Arrow decided to put their own show first. It’s commendable that they didn’t get caught up in worrying too much about the crossover. It was the trailblazer for the current group of CW superhero shows. Because of their accomplishment, they deserve to be somewhat self-indulgent, which they weren’t. It was decided to make the 100th episode celebration a priority, and it paid off.
In an episode where Stephen Amell never dons the archer suit, he does some of his finest work on the series to date. There were many standout moments, but two were head and shoulders above the rest: Oliver’s final goodbye to his parents and his conversation with Thea at the pre-wedding party. Amell does some wonderful work during these two scenes.
Speaking of Thea, like many characters on the series, she has had a rough time. However, we’ve never really seen her emotionally deal with the losses she’s endured. “Invasion!” finally gave her a voice to express her emotional state. Understandably, we have seen Oliver’s reaction to all of the losses they have endured over the course of five seasons as he is the main character. However, Thea has had the exact same losses, but she has rarely been showcased. This dreamland they were in allowed Thea to express her sadness and heartbreak. She was completely justified in her position of wanting to stay. It was a beautiful scene between the two siblings. Sadly, their sibling bond is something that Arrow rarely takes advantage of. Sometimes, I even forget they are brother and sister.
In the non-alien dreamland, Supergirl, Flash, and Wild Dog were a nice trio. Even though the Arrow newbies are still underdeveloped – another problem for another time – seeing them get their due in this episode was very considerate, but it acted as purely filler. If this wasn’t the crossover, I would have wanted the entire episode in the dreamland and scrapped the real world scenes completely. Unfortunately, it was a necessity to have these scenes.
The continuous shot moving through the party was made of awesome. It’s very reminiscent of You’re the Worst’s episode-long continuous shot that consisted of characters moving through a wedding pre-party and reception. It was genius. Anyways, clearly I’m a sucker for the continuous shot, so I was bummed when Arrow’s shot eventually broke.
Shoutout to all of the returning characters and their actor counterparts. It was wonderful to see Jamey Sheridan, Susanna Thompson, and Katie Cassidy return to portray their characters.
Lastly, did I enjoy Tommy’s hologram? Of course. But I am thoroughly bummed that Colin Donnell couldn’t actually come back as Tommy (and Manu Bennett as Deathstroke). I know, I know, Chicago Med. And I did hear the clever reference Malcolm and Thea made during their pre-wedding chitchat. So I do give them credit for trying.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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MEREDITH Plans Her Escape In BLACK-EYED KIDS #9
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DC's Young Animal Characters Try to Fit In
We're knee-deep into DC's Young Animal imprint. Most of the titles are at least two issues in, and we're learning more and more about these comics for dangerous humans with every release.
Amy Ratcliffe
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TRANSFORMERS Fighting Game Coming In 2017
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SIGOURNEY WEAVER's DEFENDERS Villain Is 'Delicious'
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New January DC REBIRTH Variant & Standard Covers
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ONI PRESS February 2017 Solicitations
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NADIA PYM Fights Robots In THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP #1
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January's BATMAN Changed To Become Two-Part CATWOMAN Arc
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ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT February 2017 Solicitations
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JYN ERSO Takes Down STORMTROOPERS In New STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE Scene
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BONE - Jeff Smith
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The three Bone cousins — Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone — are separated and lost in a vast, uncharted desert. One by one, they find their way into a deep, forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures. Eventually, the cousins are reunited at a farmstead run by tough Gran’ma Ben and her spirited granddaughter. But little do the Bones know, there are dark forces conspiring against them, and their adventures are only just beginning! |
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Frank Miller, Klaus Janson & Lynn Varley
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Hailed as a comics masterpiece, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is Frank Miller's (300 and SIN CITY) reinvention of the legend of Batman. It remains an undisputed classic, one of the most influential stories ever told in comics, and is a book cited by the filmmakers as an inspiration for the most recent Batman movies. It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired, and Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now, when his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenage female Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against his two greatest enemies, the Joker and Two-Face, for the final time Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally, Superman, in a battle that only one of them will survive. |
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JEAN GREY's First-Ever Ongoing Is Coming (And So Is THE PHOENIX)
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Tom Cruise's THE MUMMY Teaser Trailer
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Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Vol. 1 - Kyle Higgins, Steve Orlando, Mairghread Scott, Hendry Prasetya, Corin Howell & Daniel Bayliss
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Dive into the first collection of our best-selling, modern, ongoing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. After escaping Rita Repulsa’s mind control, Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger, joins the Power Rangers to combat the onslaught of evil attacks plaguing Angel Grove. Any semblance of a normal life is gone for Tommy now, but with his newfound family there lies hope for a brighter path. Collects issues #1-4, plus the prequel issue #0. "By striking a tone that ably flirts between old and new, the creators appear prepped to give the fans what they want—a darn good Power Rangers tale." - IGN |
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