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Ultimately, “The Magnificent Ms. Marvel,” in demonstrating how a character lives on beyond her original creators, further emphasizes the fact that Kamala Khan is a central pillar of the Marvel Universe. And in light of recent events, it’s worth reaffirming who our heroes are.
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But what is certain, is that “Little Bird” bursts with instantly distinctive character designs, and a richly rendered aesthetic that verges on the playful and the grotesque all at once.
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Whether you’re getting hyped for this week’s release of the “Captain Marvel” film or complementing that post-viewing high with a little reading, The Daily Californian has got you covered with a list of comics to binge.
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Even though “Beale Street” is a better film than “Vice,” the latter is the easier awards sell. As films such as “Darkest Hour” or “Bohemian Rhapsody” can attest, even awful-to-mediocre biopics with strong central performances are an Oscars shoo-in for best actor and best picture.
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This awards season, “Black Panther” has garnered Oscar buzz like Wakanda has vibranium. In total, the film was nominated for best picture, original score, original song, sound mixing, sound design, production design and costume design. As noted by Vulture, these are history-making nominations, but just how did “Black Panther” become
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“Vindication” could very well reverse course with a narrative rug pull within the next three issues, but at the moment, it seems as though Chip is the series’ main character when it should be Turn.
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Where most comic book artists might draw with an ethos of specificity, Lester’s work in “1919” foregrounds rough black and white sketches, with watercolors that lend the images texture rather than detail.
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The new lineup is quite a doozy and, while the classic team will be missed, it’s undeniable that Cates is taking the series in a bold new direction.
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Within one issue, we’re completely invested in Naomi’s inner life. Her yearning to rise above her small town’s uneventful confines is a well-trodden hero’s journey trope, but the issue is never bogged down by a sense of predictability.
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Despite the considerable thought that Rougvie has put into the creation of “Gunning For Hits” and its paratextual materials, the first issue disappoints when it should tantalize.
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