Big guys whomping on each another is obviously a major element of superhero comics, but it’s not the primary draw for KevinMLD and I. That being said, the battle between Thor and the transformed Hulk and Thing in Fear Itself #5 was spectacular. We’ve cited this series for lacking big emotion to go along with its big moments and we’re split as to whether that starts happening here. Regardless of what the characters are feeling, we’re seeing them move closer to the end of the series and things are looking grim.

Spoilers for Fear Itself and its associated titles to follow.

Read more of this article »

The cover to Flashpoint #4 makes it abundantly clear that Barry Allen is about to encounter more familiar faces that have been drastically altered in the Flashpoint timeline. Despite this being the first major appearance of Wonder Woman and Aquaman in the main Flashpoint series, everything comes together very nicely. As we head toward the finale of this book, and ostensibly the DC Universe as we know it, seeing many of the tie-ins and their respective characters dovetail into the events here is a nice touch.

Spoilers from around the world of Flashpoint to follow.

Read more of this article »

Everyone here at MLD is a fan of something. Sometimes our interests are wholly our own, but often they intersect and suddenly there’s a lot to talk about. Brian and I have been watching professional wrestling for decades, and this Summer has seen a lot of new interest in what’s happening on World Wrestling Entertainment‘s television programming. It seems to be one of the rare points in time where the business could take a huge leap forward, but it may be fizzling as quickly as it started.

Read more of this article »

We’re back from our weekend at the 12th Annual Baltimore Comic Con and are working on putting together all of our photos and thoughts on the show. Suffice it to say the event was well attended, well organized, and I can’t see how it can be categorized as anything other than a complete success.

Look for more here on MLD as we process all the good stuff we came away with.

As a fan of food trucks, I thought The Great Food Truck Race might be another offering from Food Network that was right up my alley. Unfortunately, it’s a reality show first and foremost. All the hallmarks of that genre were showcased in the season opener, and I really just want a straight up food competition.

Read more of this article »