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“My name is Bucky Barnes. Some people call me the Winter Soldier. I’ve done a lot of bad things. And those things don’t go away, even after you get a pardon from the government for fighting Hydra. Nothing can ever … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Winter Solder #2
Yes, after an unreasonably long hiatus, l’Escritoire is back! Partly because I missed it, and partly because I’m stuck on my book and am hoping for feedback. And I missed reading all of your stuff! So after that shameless, desperate … Continue reading The Escritoire: The Winds of Winter
Here’s the place to talk about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! Don’t forget to step on over to the Comic Book Chat, hosted by the Spectacular MrSplendiferous! Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 09-JAN-2019
Good morning and welcome to Comic Book Chat. Today’s discussion – Favorite Super-Heroine From Wonder Woman to Kamala Khan, there has been a long history of super- heroines saving the day. Today we shine the spotlight on them and discuss … Continue reading Comic Book Chat- Favorite Super-Heroine
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: Are there any books or series that drive you crazy when others … Continue reading The Book Nook
Detective Comics #995 – “Ring Them Bells” Story by Peter J Tomasi Art by Doug Mahnke Last issue, Dr. Leslie Thompkins was exposed to Joker Toxin. This issue opens with Batman racing to the Batcave to try to save his … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Detective Comics #995
Here’s the place to talk about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! Don’t forget to step on over to the Comic Book Chat, hosted by the Spectacular MrSplendiferous! Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 02-JAN-2019
Good morning and welcome to another edition of the Comic Book Chat! Today’s discussion- 2019 and the Year Ahead 2019 signals the eightieth anniversary of Batman as well as the eightieth anniversary of Marvel Comics. What are you looking forward … Continue reading Comic Book Chat- Looking Ahead to 2019
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: What are you looking forward to in 2019? Are there any adaptations, … Continue reading The Book Nook
Family Circle has been in print since 1932 as one of the “Seven Sisters” of American housewife-targeted magazines. As is par for the course, the magazine most heavily marketed to women didn’t actually get a female editor until 1985, and … Continue reading Let’s Read Family Circle, December 1962!
Here’s the place to talk about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! Uh….if there even are new ones. Pretty slim pickin’s out there this week, I think. Don’t forget to step on … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 26-DEC-2018
Good morning and welcome to the post- Christmas Comic Book Chat! Today’s Discussions are as follows: Topic 1 : Your favorite comic featuring Santa – Post covers and discuss your favorite comics with Santa Claus! Topic 2– Comic Book Christmas … Continue reading Comic Book Chat- Mega Sized 3 in One Discussion
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: free skate. Happy holidays, everyone! One caveat: because we’re here to use … Continue reading The Book Nook
Image: Bruce Pennington None strikes the note of cosmic horror as well as Clark Ashton Smith. In sheer daemonic strangeness and fertility of conception, Smith is perhaps unexcelled by any other writer. -H.P. Lovecraft Bio Clark Ashton Smith (January 13, 1893 … Continue reading A Primer On Clark Ashton Smith
I threw this clumsy tribute to M.R. James together at work today. It’s not much of a Christmas present, but it’s home made. The Lawyer’s Ghost Story My college friend Pete, whose personal and professional successes had acted as … Continue reading A Ghost Story For Christmas
O, or The Oprah Magazine for the purposes of not getting it mixed up with some German bondage smut, was launched in 2000 as a companion magazine to the Oprah show. If you know the talk show, you know what … Continue reading Let’s Read O Magazine, December 2000!
Welcome to another edition of The Escritoire! This is a space for Avocado members to submit in-progress writing for feedback. We’re here to read your stories, slide decks, smut, weird essays, love letters, or anything else you want to improve. … Continue reading Escritoire #24
Hellboy Krampusnacht One Shot (December 2017) Written by Mike Mignola Drawn by Adam Hughes Austria 1975 Hellboy is seen in the woods of a village when he is stopped by an apparition of a woman in white pleading with him … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Hellboy – Krampusnacht (Dec 2017)
Be sure to pop in on our thread for The Pits to rank your favorite comics of the year! Here’s the place to talk about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! Don’t forget to … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 19-DEC-2018
Good morning and welcome to the Comic Book Chat. Today’s discussion – Captain America December 20th, 1940 saw the release of Steve Rogers aka Captain America thanks to Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. “What better way to introduce a hero … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Appreciation for Captain America
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