Daily Archives: September 5, 2011

My rebooting of the comic book category

Last week DC relaunched their entire continuity for the umpteenth time but this time they really mean it. Allegedly, when Marv Wolfman and George Perez wanted to reboot the universe in 1985 with the granddaddy of all crossover-jumping-on-points Crisis on Infinite … Continue reading

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In case there’s a break in the 9/11 hype!

The rash of grass fires surrounding Austin and Central Texas didn’t affect my neighborhood…yet. From what I could make out with Somara’s assistance (she’s the Maggi Republic’s official Internet/Reference Desk), most took place in the less dense (population-wise, not intelligence) … Continue reading

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Happy 65th Birthday Freddie Mercury

Here’s to the lead singer of my favorite Seventies bands when I was a kid. As my tastes evolved, changed and shifted through the years, Queen remained one act that never saw my loyalty waver on. I stuck with them … Continue reading

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