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ComiXology Exclusive Preview: FUNNY CREEK #4

ComiXology Exclusive Preview: FUNNY CREEK #4

The ComiXology Originals’ FUNNY CREEK #4 drops on August 25, but thanks to ComiXology and Stout Club, Monkeys Fighting Robots has an exclusive five-page preview for our readers.


About the issue:
Showdown
Lilly and Cody set out for a decisive showdown against Cold Joe and his goons. But she’ll find out that being a hero isn’t simple as she thought before.


FUNNY CREEK #4 is written by Rafael Albuquerque and Rafael Scavone, with art by Eduardo Medeiros, Priscilla Tramontano dropped some colors, and you will read Bernardo Brice’s letters.

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Marvel Preview: Latest Variant Collection Inspired By Native American Art

Marvel Comics is no stranger to producing variant cover collection based on a central theme. Now, Marvel has released a preview of variants inspired by Native American art, all painted by artist Jeffery Veregge.

The new collection, titled NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE TRIBUTE VARIANT COVERS, will showcase Veregge’s art through the assortment of Native American characters within the Marvel Universe. The covers will all be available through the release of Marvel upcoming series, MARVEL’S VOICES: INDIGENOUS VOICES #1, available to retailers in November.

You can take a peek at previews of all the Veregge covers, and read the full Marvel press release below.

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MARVEL HONORS INDIGENOUS HISTORY WITH NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE TRIBUTE COVERS BY JEFFREY VEREGGE

New York, NY— August 20, 2020 —Yesterday, Marvel announced MARVEL’S VOICES: INDIGENOUS VOICES #1, a landmark special written and drawn by some of the industry’s most renowned Indigenous talent including celebrated artist and writer Jeffrey Veregge. Veregge, who just wrapped up his exhibition Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Heroes at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, also lent his talents to produce an extraordinary series of variant covers in November. The NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE TRIBUTE VARIANT COVERS will showcase Dani Moonstar, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor depicted in Veregge’s iconic artistic Formline style.

“The story of the hero is an ancient one. Starting with the very first cave drawings, artists and writers from across the globe have both captured and shared the fateful acts of their people’s heroes. Being from the Pacific Northwest, my own people, the S’Klallam Tribe, have used the art style known as Formline to record and share the stories of our people since time immemorial. The art style I use in my own work today is an extension of the same shapes and forms used for hundreds of years by Native artists from and around the very same region,” Veregge said. “As a lifelong comic fan, artist and Native American, I am truly honored to work with Marvel Comics today. Not only to create pieces that represent a voice for Indigenous People in honor of Native American Heritage month, but also for the opportunity to share the same storytelling spirit of my ancestors by sharing the tales of some of today’s heroes.”

Check out the full list of NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE TRIBUTE VARIANT COVERS below and collect all eight of these unique covers by Jeffrey Veregge at your local comic shop this November! For more information, visit marvel.com.

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AfterShock Exclusive Preview: JOIN THE FUTURE #5

AfterShock Exclusive Preview: JOIN THE FUTURE #5

Join the Future #5 hits your local comic book shop on September 9, but thanks to AfterShock Comics, Monkeys Fighting Robots has an exclusive four-page preview.

The book is written by Zack Kaplan, with art by Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson dropped some color, and you will read Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou letters.

About Join the Future #5:
The Future. A high noon showdown between country vs. city, independence vs. technology, and individual vs. society. Clementine is the sole remaining resident of Franklin, and the only thing standing in the way of its decimation. Armed only with a revolver, her wits, and her unwavering willpower, she will have to draw against the futuristic lawmen of the region. Will she finally get her revenge or die in heroic glory?

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Join The Future is not just a compelling and beautiful comic. It’s also the kind of emotionally engaging and thought-provoking story that makes the best use of speculative fiction.From Manuel Gomez’s review of the first issue.


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INTERVIEW: Actor Michael DeVorzon Is Sweet And Crazy In HER DEADLY GROOM

Actor Michael DeVorzon (The Real Drakoolavs) brings two sides of a psychopath to life in the film Her Deadly Groom, where the actor must woo then torment a recent divorcee trying her luck at dating.

Her Deadly Groom stars Kate Watson as Allison, a woman looking for love despite being nervous about dating again after a recent divorce. Allison’s friends set her up on a dating site that matches her with Michael’s Vincent Black. At first, Vincent is too good to be true. He’s gentle, sweet, and romantic. But, will Allison uncover his dark side in time to save herself?

PopAxiom interviewed Michael about becoming an actor and creating the duality of a psychopath like Vincent Black.

Tickled Pink

For Michael, acting started as the sincerest form of flattery. “As a kid, I was obsessed with the old Pink Panther movies starring Peter Sellers. I thought those were the funniest movies I’d ever seen. I’d run around and try to imitate Inspector Clouseau.”

Between Pink Panther and Smokey and the Bandit, somewhere in there, I thought ‘Yeah, I want to be an actor one day.’”

Years of watching Peter Sellers, Burt Reynolds, and other inspirations, Michael, “… started doing some plays. I had no training. I was going with instinct. People seemed to think I had a knack for it.”

Michael’s road to acting, though, drove him through other aspects of filmmaking, first. “You gotta go with the flow. I got an opportunity to interview on the production side for the TV show Melrose Place. I met with the producers and interviewed for a production job.

Michael started working on the second season of Melrose Place and “…and learned about the behind-the-scenes and everything that goes into making a TV show run, and run smoothly. I spent three seasons there. All the while, I studied acting in LA.”

Michael’s goal was to get in front of the camera. “So, when I got that opportunity, I set off on that path.”

Michael DeVorzon-Her Deadly Groom-Film-Lifetime

About Her Deadly Groom

Michael’s twenty-seven acting credits deep now on IMDB. It includes starring in The Real Drakoolavs, a horror-comedy and the upcoming Fast and Fierce: Death Race film. Her Deadly Groom came about in the traditional way. “I auditioned for the movie, which at the time had a different name. I didn’t know anybody or much about the movie or where it was going to get placed.

For the audition, Michael only knew what he needed to know. “I was auditioning for a character who was being very romantic, sweet, and out to dinner in one scene. In the other scene, he was menacing and violent, clearly was an evil guy.”

Michael used that knowledge to its fullest advantage. “It was interesting to prepare for because you had the two ‘colors’ that were contrasting. They liked what I did with it, and honored to take the role on.”

Once cast, Michael says, “I read the script, and it was great. Full of great twists and turns. A lot that I could do with the role as far as the duality of Vincent Black.”

To Lifetime

Partway through shooting, Her Deadly Groom’s production team learned it would be likely heading to Lifetime for its premiere. Did that change the course of production in any significant way for Michael? “I approached it the same way. There couldn’t be any cursing in the movie; not there was any cussing in the script.”

It’s not often but, “… some of these films you have a little flexibility with the dialogue to play around with it. So, if a f*ck or sh*t comes in there, it’s no big deal. Here we had to stay away from that.”

Michael also says, “The romantic scenes that got a little sexual had to be just enough. A little hint to what is happening.”

What did Michael do to become a psycho? “To prepare, I watched a few movies with serial killers or psychopaths in it and watched what those actors did. I did research.

However, all the preparation in the world, things change once you’re on set with cameras rolling. “Ultimately, when you’re there, in the moment, in the scene, I bring myself. I try to let go and allow that character to come through me.”

“When you get into violence and this kind of menace, it’s very easy as an actor to fall into the trap of getting crazy, wild, and loud,” Michael says, “Actors want to get angry, but humans are trying not to get angry.”

Michael’s Vincent is ripe with a nuance of character. “I played with the scenes and had some humor in the menacing moments in that Vincent enjoys tormenting people and inflicting pain.”

“There were moments,” Michael says, “… where I just unleashed the beast. I went full tilt. Leading up to that, I definitely had a subtle approach to how I wanted to play him.”

Vincent’s brand of crazy is a fun role for any actor. “In one scene, you’ve got him being romancing and sweet and gentle. In another scene, he’s incredibly violent.”

Michael’s control of the chaos is a mix of preparation and something more profound. “For me, it’s about trusting my instincts, remembering my character’s objective, and what he wants. Vincent Black would go to any length to get what he wants. He has no remorse. Kind of characteristics of a psychopath.”

Michael DeVorzon-Her Deadly Groom-Lifetime

Playing Crazy

Michael’s friends and family fully support his professional life. But, playing a character like Vincent has some quirky side effects. “I do find myself having to apologize to people ‘I’m really not a psychopath, it’s a movie.’ I’ve had some people say they’re scared of me and I say, ‘You know me?!’”

Michael loves “… that people can have that degree of sensitivity.”

Was Michael’s excellence at playing due to, perhaps, him being a little crazy too? “I do believe we all have a little bit of craziness in us. And you know what they say, if you can admit that you’re crazy then you’re not all that crazy. It’s the ones that deny it that we have to watch out for.”

Wrapping Up

Michael’s work in front of the camera continues. However, is there more coming beyond acting? “I’ve gotten into screenwriting in the last few years. I just finished my third feature script.”

We begin discussing other artists who’ve inspired Michael past and present. “I would have to say, today, Daniel Day-Lewis. I appreciate the work that so many actors do. DiCaprio does incredible, deep, rich work. I grew up studying actors like Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert DeNiro.”

Michael reminisces about 1995, the summer when two acting legends were on screen together for the first time. “I remember when Heat came out in the 90s, and it was this face-off between DeNiro and Pacino. I thought it was legendary. I was so obsessed with that movie that I ended up with a billboard. Like a ten-foot poster.”

Michael continues listing off actors he admires. “Meryl Streep is phenomenal. Denzel is incredible. There are so many great actors.”

The conversation turns to directors. “Robert Zemeckis makes incredible movies. I think his movies have a wonderful touch to them all. Can’t forget about Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg … Clint Eastwood is another one that his films just have that magic touch. They have so much much heart and richness.”

Michael is a frequent movie audience member too, in part as a fan, but mostly as a classroom. “I’ve always been a student. I never walk out of a movie without learning something. I study and try to absorb what a film did right.”

What’s a dream role for Michael? “In a dream world where anything is possible? That’s an easy choice for me. If I got to play a version of Inspector Clouseau in a reboot of Pink Panther, that would definitely be at the top of my list. I’d love to do a western, a remake of The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly.”

Her Deadly Groom premiered on Lifetime in July (2020) and is available on streaming services, including Amazon and Apple TV. So, what’s next for Michael? “I’m focused on writing.”

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Review: OCTOBRIANA 1976 is the Neon Revolution Summer Comic We Need

“Octobriana 1976 is the world’s 1st blacklight comic book. It’s printed with fluorescent ink and will look like no other comic ever! Super bright colors. Octobriana is an outlaw Russian underground superhero from the 1960s. She was created to fight Soviet oppression and is the spirit of the October Revolution.” -Jim Rugg

OctobrianaOctobriana 1976 (Black Light Ink Version)
Written, drawn, inked, colored and lettered by: Jim Rugg

Back in June, when I had the chance to interview Octobriana 1976 creator Jim Rugg, he described as  “it will look like no other comic ever!”, and as it turns out that was not mere hyperbole. Octobriana 1976 is one of the most eye-popping comics I have ever seen. Rugg uses black light ink to make these pages pop in a way I have never experienced. It’s a color palette that feels even more revolutionary in today’s world of mostly flat coloring.

Color isn’t the only visual dynamic, as the layouts and line work are both as bold in execution as the coloring. There are thick lines that add weight and density. The page composition is striking, with a heavy protest poster and image vibe that is a perfect fit for the subject matter.Octobriana 1976

Octobriana also has great lettering, with the word balloons featuring a clear, crisp font(yet hand-lettered?) with slightly askew letters that add a very nice and noticeable detail.

But what about the story? Well, that aspect is awesome too. I mean there’s a fucking Robot Joseph Stalin who lovingly looks like Colossus and he crushes someone’s head with his hand. And Octobriana rides a flying dinosaur. And both of those are early on in the book. The story is wild and kinetic like that and gets going right from the start.

Octobriana herself feels cool and mythological. She kicks all sorts of ass in this comic, wielding machines and driving tanks with equal style. And the last panel image of her is fucking perfect.

Grab Octobriana 1976 where ever you can. It’s one of the year’s best comic book experiences and the sort of color and passion this revolution summer needs.Octobriana 1976


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Review: MAESTRO #1 Reveals The Alternate Hulk’s Origin

MAESTRO #1, available in comic book stores on Wednesday, August 19th, is a story we have wanted for a long time. Fans have often wondered what led to the development of this alternate, future version of the Hulk. Now, readers will finally learn how the Bruce Banner we know so well morphed into this world conqueror.

Story

Readers are brought onto an unexpected pleasant scene at Bruce’s home. His family—Betty Ross and two sons—enjoy a pleasant evening preparing dinner while the Hulk version of our protagonist takes note of how happy he’s become. It seems merging his alter ego with his human self has granted him a perfectly balanced life.

Unfortunately, no good thing truly lasts. His children, and later Betty, begin saying things that fail to match up with Bruce’s sense of reality.

In a shocking revelation with the force of a tidal wave, Bruce learns Earth’s people finally destroyed themselves in a radioactive war. And A.I.M. has kept him in suspended animation the entire time.

Peter David’s writing takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster. The Jade Giant’s shattered hopes of a normal life hit hard, especially when the narrative highlights humankind’s tendency toward self-destruction.

Artwork

This issue’s illustrations gave readers powerful depictions of Earth as an apocalyptic wasteland. Germán Peralta and Dale Keown’s penciling and ink work cast pages full of irradiated cities and deserted landscapes. These are emboldened by Jesus Aburtov and Jason Keith’s coloring, who employ deep shades of red, brown, and black to represent the upturned earth. In addition, VC’s Ariana Maher’s impressive lettering styles capture Bruce’s anguish in the midst of these landscapes.

Conclusion

MAESTRO #1 is a brilliant opening to one of the character’s most popular alternate histories. We can’t wait to learn more about Bruce’s path toward villainy.

What characters do you want to see in this series? Let us know in the comments below!

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Exclusive Reveal: Check Out Greg Land’s ETERNALS #1 Variant Cover

Exclusive Reveal: Check Out Greg Land's ETERNALS #1 Variant Cover

Thursday afternoon, Marvel Comics announced a new ETERNALS series coming out in November, written by Kieron Gillen, with art by Esad Ribić, and colors by Matthew Wilson. Marvel sent us the Greg Land variant cover for an exclusive reveal to our readers.

Via Marvel Comics, Gillen had this to say about his new series, “I said if I was ever to do a book again at Marvel, it would have to be something I’ve never done before. This is exactly that. This is me teaming up with literally my favorite artist of the epic, taking one of those lightning-storm Kirby visions and re-making it to be as new as the day it was forged. While Esad makes whole worlds on the page, I’m applying all the skills I’ve developed when I was away. It’s a lot. It’s everything. There’s enough scale packed in here that I believe that when you look at the comic, you’ll see the pages slightly bulge. Essentially ‘Eternal’ has to mean ‘never going out of style,’ which means we’re aiming for ‘instant classic.’ Also — fight scenes, horror, human drama, emotions, explosions. Comics!”

Here is Marvel’s announcement video:

About the series:
NEVER DIE. NEVER WIN. ETERNALS. What’s the point of an eternal battle? For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, we’d be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they – or anyone on Earth – survive their discovery?

Greg Land Variant Cover

Exclusive Reveal: Check Out Greg Land's ETERNALS #1 Variant Cover

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Review: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #30 Doesn’t Slow Down

Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic The Hedgehog #30 by Ian Flynn, Priscilla Tramontano, Heather Breckel, and Shawn Lee doesn’t let the heroes take a break after saving the world from the Zombots. After such an intense arc, you’d expect the issue to be filled with foreshadowing through dialogue and reflection. Instead, the reader is treated to adrenaline-filled action scenes to set up future events.

Summary

The Metal Virus Saga is over, but that doesn’t mean things are back to normal. As the world begins picking up the pieces, who will be missing? What villains will escape? And who will go back on their word?

Sonic The Hedgehog

Writing

Despite this being the issue after a major event comes to an end, there is no time to decompress. Few panels feature characters standing around the entire time talking and reflecting on the apocalypse they just prevented. Instead, The Deadly Six find a way to remain a thorn in everyone’s side and prove a problematic threat for the resistance fighters who want to take the time to count their blessings after the entire world being overrun by the metal virus.

Ian Flynn’s use of the Deadly Six showcases he’s a writer who doesn’t like to hand easy wins to the protagonists. Instead of simply showing the Deadly Six being captures and taken away in a few simple panels, Flynn shows just how credible a threat the team is even without the Chaos Emeralds powering them up. Also, Dr. Eggman manages to stir up some trouble as well by having Metal Sonic cover his escape.

Sonic The Hedgehog

Artwork

With Priscilla Tramontano on art, the action scenes offer an intensity the reader is able to feel. The highlight of the issue comes as Shadow The Hedgehog faces off against Metal Sonic. The panels convey how both fighters are forced to push themselves to the limit as battle one another.

The colorwork by Heather Breckel adds to the look of the action scenes but also conveys a sense of emotion to the characters. The joy and happiness of the characters freed of the metal virus are on full display and is a heartwarming sight. On the other side the coin, the colorwork showcases the damaged characters take as the action unfolds.

Sonic The Hedgehog

The letters by Shawn Lee helps to add bits of personality to the comic. One of the best examples is when Knuckles does a “He’ll be back any minute now” line about Sonic early in the issue. The line is repeated a few times in the comic until its delivery comes off as Knuckles pleading for Sonic to show up because he is worried about him.

Conclusion

Sonic the Hedgehog #30 is still good even as Ian Flynn winds down his run on the series. Still setting up plenty of problems for the next creative team to cover. The issue stands as a testament to show the characters are in need of a break. Hopefully, the next two issues will finally give them some kind of a break as Ian Flynn finishes his run.

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LIVEWIRE: Post-Event Fallout Fatigue Implications

Livewire cover that describes the situation

Livewire from Valiant Entertainment has superstar writer Vita Ayala attached for a take on crossover event fallout. This former henchwoman built up a reputation as one of Valiant’s best superheroes only to get caught in a cash-in event that puts Livewire and her handlers in a bad situation. One with an ending that, while not bad, is bittersweet in how it clashes with political developments. The conclusion implies that the only way out of a rock and a hard place situation is to blame it on external factors and never actually take responsibility. Yet in a world where people of celebrity or power are called out on abusive actions barring their money and or influence, almost every other week. Using excuses just doesn’t work anymore even if Ayala’s story has more authenticity than the similar situation in Marvel’s Civil War II and Captain Marvel.

Livewire Background Conflict

Before we get into details, we should go over who Livewire is. At first, Amanda McKee was a henchwoman to extremist supervillain Toyo Harada of Harbinger. Later she defects upon seeing how heinous Harada’s plans are and leads two teams of superheroes. The latter of the groups, Secret Weapons, were under threat by a government fearful of people with psychic powers. Partly because of Amanda’s old boss Harada who demonstrates his ability to cripple countries.

This Harbinger Wars II pushes Amanda over the edge. In a desperate attempt to get people to stop looking at sycophants’ projections of psiots, Livewire emits a countrywide EMP. Unfortunately, this causes thousands of deaths of patients on life support. Branded a fugitive, Livewire does all that she can to survive while keeping Psiots safe.

Main Conflict

Back in the real world, Harbinger Wars II was mainly a means of advertising the forwarding of movies based on the original Harbinger Wars. All of which would begin with the Vin Diesel movie, Bloodshot. Unlike the original series, however, which was emphasized by character development from the Harbinger Renegades and Bloodshot, this series was more or less made on the whim of Valiant’s owners DMG Entertainment. Unfortunately, this parallels with the similarly named Civil War II by Marvel Comics, which was an advertisement for the film, Captain America: Civil War. Both comic events end with its lead characters worse off than before. All because of corporate greed, which imply messages that don’t sit well with audiences today.

Warning: Political Livewire

By the third trade, Vita Ayala needs to wrap up Livewire‘s conflicts relatively quickly so that the story doesn’t drag on. But how do you redeem someone guilty of mass slaughter? Apparently, by helping a councilman in an election against a straw conservative Senator. In essence, it’s a battle of choosing the lesser of two or more evils. Both Livewire and the councilman are trying to protect people they care about, like the Secret Weapons and the councilman’s daughter. Still, to do so, they have to scapegoat the Senator who is pushing an anti-psiot program.

A lawsuit against the federal government that the councilman proposes for his campaign is viable. With previous storylines of Livewire showing cruel and unusual punishments like a lobotomy, this violates the Eighth Amendment. However, it comes back to the original question from earlier; despite the good intentions and consequences, does it justify the crimes that got them there in the first place? Or is it easier to just blame others for your flaws and find ways to exploit the others to avoid punishment?

Livewire Spoiler!

As it turns out, the councilman is the one who covertly drove Harbinger Wars II to fruition through a list of psiots. To protect his daughter and get Livewire’s help with his campaign, he plays both sides of the psiot conflict. With Amanda’s support, the councilman’s campaign manager exposes the former Senator’s embezzlements. Winning the election and federal lawsuit, the councilman’s position now allows him to avoid taking any responsibility for his initial involvement in the psiot hunt. Thus a bittersweet ending.

Implicational Problems

In today’s climate, many celebrities and law enforcers are getting called out for various acts of authoritative abuse. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, for example, uses social media to spread her influence in divisive topics involving transexuals. Given her money and influence over what she produces, some Harry Potter fans can’t enjoy pieces of their childhood without supporting Rowling’s actions. In a more extreme case, recall how 9/11 kickstarts George W. Bush’s presidential reelection campaign. With the vow to bring al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden to justice… with a bullet. To say nothing of the “command responsibility” war crimes to get to that point.

As for comics, several Marvel fans still have it out for Captain Marvel over Civil War II. Unlike Livewire, who remains in character for Harbinger Wars II and Ayala’s run; Marvel plays off Carol’s extreme behavior like it was business as usual. While she feels guilty over her actions after the event, her resolution with it practically says, “it happened, get over it.” Yet later comics reveal Captain Marvel actually killed Iron Man. This presents a problem with Captain Marvel, Livewire, and their real-time corporate sponsors. They might recognize their faults, but they’re not exactly looking for forgiveness. Just because the people in question tries to be better this doesn’t necessarily mean they were justified.

Calling Out The Unheroic

In today’s popular media like Rick and Morty as well as Bojack Horseman, the antiheroic acts of the title characters have to face up to the consequences of their actions. While the latter series does emphasize the importance of taking personal responsibility and rectifying guilt; what makes these series stand out is how they shame bad behavior rather than reset the status quo. These come in reaction to the above climate where celebrities who seem above the law are getting revealed for their misdeeds. But where does this leave characters who believe they’re justified in what they do and are given sympathy for their flaws rather than despite it?

The Present Livewire

Even though the former Senator’s arrest and Amanda’s crimes are pardoned, this doesn’t feel like a victory. While the public welcomes her, Livewire is just a means of getting likes and followers to them. The police meanwhile are still on the fence about psiots and Livewire.

What the series evokes is how lesser or necessary evils become less like reasons to do harm and more like excuses. Just because characters are relatable in how they deal with the fallout, it doesn’t necessarily make what they did okay. If anything, guilt becomes an excuse not to take responsibility. Some comics like Blackhand Ironhead comment on this to display how dangerous a way of thinking this is.

What do you all think? Could Livewire have been handled better? Or was this a topic too big to tackle without division? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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DC FanDome 2020 Adds Second Day Of Content

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DC Comics and WarnerMedia have heavily advertised the upcoming DC FanDome virtual event for this coming Saturday, August 22nd. The event is a virtual convention exclusively focused on DC-related content.

If you’ve seen the schedule for the one-day event, it’s packed, and that’s putting it mildly. In response to the cries of “NO MÁS” added a second day on September 12th. Some of the panels have shifted to the second date, and DC added a few new ones for good measure.S” from intended attenders, DC added a second day on September 12th. Some of the panels have shifted to the second date, and DC added a few new ones for good measure.

You can read all about it in the official DC press release below, and check out a trailer for DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes.

Were you planning to attend the one-day event and felt overwhelmed? Does adding a second date get you more excited for the event? Let us know what you think in the Comments section, and please share this post on social media using the links below.

We heard the fans: DC FanDome, a first-of-its kind, virtual experience for DC superfans around the world, was a lot to handle in one day! It turned out to be so massive that with so many hours of programming, not even The Flash could get through it in 24 hours!

In order to super-serve our fans and provide the best possible experience, DC FanDome has been expanded into two global events — the first on August 22nd – DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes, and a second on-demand experience in DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse on September 12th, where fans can create and curate their own adventure. And — fans can now teleport their FanDome experience as both will be accessible across all mobile platforms (in addition to desktop).

By making these two separate events we can ensure you are able to see and cover everything with no stress!

Here’s a quick breakdown of what you and fans everywhere can now expect:

    • DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes: On Saturday, August 22, at 10:00 am PDT, fans will be transported into the DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes, an epic world designed personally by Jim Lee featuring special programming, panels and exclusive reveals from a wide variety of films, TV series, games, comics and more.
      • The superpowered eight-hour show will be available for fans around the world to watch exclusively 3x in the 24-hour period.
    • DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse: On Saturday, September 12, at 10:00am PDT, fans will be able to create their own timeline! The great thing about this event is that it will be on demand, giving you the ability to curate your own unique experience via our Official DC FanDome Online Scheduler Tool. [Scheduler tool for the Sep 12th event will go on live tomorrow after we announce!]
      • A lot of the content you were super excited to see from our multiple islands will now be housed here, and will be available for you to watch throughout the 24-hour period.
      • Fans can now choose their own adventure and will have more time to immerse themselves in all the hours of curated programming — at their own pace and on their own schedule.
      • This also allows us to provide the best user experience, and will now not only be available on your desktop computer but across all mobile devices.
      • DC Kids FanDome will also launch on Saturday, September 12, at its own kid-friendly companion site at DCKidsFanDome.com.

All content from both events will still be available in nine languages, including Portuguese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

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