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Destroying the Voting Rights Act wasn’t just a legal ruling. It was a moral statement
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was once described as the crown jewel of the Civil Rights Movement. But it was not ornamental. It was functional. It was the answer to blood in the streets, to bodies on bridges, to names etched into memory because the nation refused to allow them to do the most basic of our civic duties, voting. On April 29, the Supreme Court did not simply reinterpret that jewel. It desecrated it.
Robot & Frank (2012)
Frank (Frank Langella) is a retired jewel thief, struggling in the early stages of dementia. As his memory starts to fade and it becomes more clear that he’s unable to take care of himself, his son, Hunter (James Marsden), gives him a Robot (Peter Sarsgaard/Rachel Ma). Initially annoyed by the robot’s presence, their dynamic begins to shift, creating the duo Robot & Frank, an unlikely friendship for the ages.
REVIEW: Union Jack – The Ripper: Blood Hunt #1 - COMIC CRUSADERS
Marvel’s Vampire apocalypse makes a stop in jolly ‘ol England in Union Jack – The Ripper: Blood Hunt #1. Can one of Marvel’s darker heroes help quell this endless night? There’s a saying that it takes a monster to fight a monster. And if that’s the case, then a hero with the moniker of Jack the Ripper may just be the savior the good people Manchester, UK need. The story follows a young officer trying to lead a group of survivors to safety when they run into our “hero”.
REVIEW: Strange Academy: Blood Hunt #1
Marvel’s magical kids collective get their first taste of the Vampire apocalypse in Strange Academy: Blood Hunt #1. Can the students help save the world? And what’s up with the new girl? A cemetery in New Orleans is a spooky place all on its own, but add a full-blown vampire uprising and you have one wild way to kick off a comic book.
REVIEW: Dracula: Blood Hunt #1
The Marvel Universe has potentially been turned upside down in Dracula: Blood Hunt #1. Has the Prince of Darkness finally seen the light? Marvel Comics’ major event is all about an eternal night allowing vampires to ravage the globe. And you can’t have a vampire apocalypse without THE vampire right? Enter Dracula, but with a twist. He isn’t leading the vampire army against mankind, or even happy about what is happening. Dracula wants to…save the world? Shocking isn’t it?
REVIEW: Blood Hunters #1
Hawkeye, Man-Wolf, and Dagger separately navigate through the Vampire Apocalypse in Blood Hunters #1. What roles will these unique heroes have to play in Marvel’s mega Summer event? Zero-hour of the vampire attack on New York City continues to be explored in this issue featuring quick solo adventures starring the three aforementioned heroes. First off is Hawkeye.
REVIEW: Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt #1
Vampires have overtaken Spidey’s neighborhood in Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt #1. Can the Spider-Man and some unlikely allies unravel a mystery and stop the vampire apocalypse? All of New York City (and the word) has been plunged into eternal darkness and vampires have flooded in to take over everything. But Peter being the man that he is, he sees the humanity in these “monsters” and is trying to dispatch them without seriously injuring them while searching for a way to end the madness.
REVIEW: Blood Hunt #1
Marvel’s major 2024 event begins in Blood Hunt #1. Can Earth’s mightiest heroes stop a vampire apocalypse? Welcome to the Sundeath. The series kicks off with a surge of so much dark energy, it literally blots out the sun. And if that sounds bad, wait till you see the hordes of vampires flooding from openings all over the world to run roughshod over every corner of the Earth. It’s certainly a job for the Avengers. And so begins the Blood Hunt event. The pacing is bleak and breakneck.
REVIEW: Black Panther: Blood Hunt #1
The Black Panther is a vampire! That’s it, that’s the headline for Black Panther: Blood Hunt #1. This isn’t a “What If”, this is really happening in Marvel’s major summer event. What will happen as Wakanda’s defender has become one if it’s most dangerous predators? This nightmare scenario kicks off with T’Challa, fresh off being turned into a vampire by Blade, asking the Panther Goddess Bast for help.
REVIEW: Justice Ducks #3
The terror that flaps in the night returns with his crime fighting team in Justice Ducks #3. The tables have turned and now Darkwing Duck is the one who needs saving. A valuable piece of art has gone missing, the perfect job for the Justice Ducks. But it’s also Stegmutt’s birthday and he wants to go to the circus. The two competing agendas converge, setting the table for hijinks and misadventure.
REVIEW: Blood World: Phoenix Throne #1
Intergalactic political shenanigans that would make George Lucas blush set the table for a new sci-fi epic in Blood World: Phoenix Throne #1. Power, sex, family squabbles and a holy war kick off this story as a full-scale invasion is under way in the opening panels. Our “hero” Dominic is taking on an ally, turned foe, and what looks to be a religious cleansing turns out to be an attack to defend his besmirched honor.
REVIEW: Ultimate Black Panther #1
The King of Wakanda begins a new reign in Ultimate Black Panther #1. Does this fresh origin story live up to the lofty expectations befitting the legendary character? Another of Marvel’s cornerstones gets an Ultimate Series reboot, and thanks to the excellent writing of Brian Hill, this is a trip well worth taking one more time. Thanks to time travel and manipulation from The Maker (aka a super jerk future version of Mr. Fantastic), this story takes place in an alternate version of Wakanda.
REVIEW: Captain Wolf and the Howling Commandos #4
Steve Roger’s adventure as a werewolf comes to an epic conclusion in Captain Wolf and the Howling Commandos #4. Can Cap and the Commandos stop the Nazis and their werewolf army once and for all? Issue #4 picks up with the Commandos escaping the Nazi bunker they bombed last issue and Cap still in mid werewolf-to-werewolf battle with Ros. And of course, in traditional Captain America fashion, he’s still trying to talk sense into Ros in between punches and shield blocks.
REVIEW: G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #303
America’s favorite patriots are back in action in G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #303. Can the Joe’s fight off a deadly new alliance that is solely bent on their destruction? Serpentor Khan is back and he’s brought some “friends” with him. Teaming up with the evil alien AI’s The Revanche creating an enemy-of-my-enemy is my enemy situation for the Joes. The Revanche are offering Serpentor upgrades to his army and this issue is a test run to see if their tech is as good (in a bad way) as advertised.
REVIEW: Abbott 1979 #3
Elana has embraced her destiny and is taking the fight to the supernatural enemies threatening her home in Abbott: 1979 #3. But before saving Detroit, can she save her own family? Fresh off officially becoming a Lightbringer and learning about her cool new powers and mission to save the world, Elana has finally found her purpose in life. Now it’s time to get her life in order.
REVIEW: Miles Morales: Spider-Man #14 Gang War
Young Miles continues his quest to save Brooklyn in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #14 Gang War. Can Miles deal with more super villains, the authorities on his tale, and his own family? Fresh off defeating two super-powered villains (with the help of Misty Knight and Coleen Wing), Spider-Man should be feeling amazing (pun intended). But instead, Miles jumps from the frying pan, directly into the fire.
What the future holds for AI and IP
AI dominated the news in 2023 – and will again in 2024. Debevoise experts Megan Bannigan, Chris Ford and Sam Allaman examine the future of class action copyright claims, the fair use defence, and other pressing issues. Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts. Subscribe now Already have access?
What The Future Holds For AI And IP
AI dominated the news in 2023 – and will again in 2024. Debevoise experts Megan Bannigan, Chris Ford and Sam Allaman examine the future of class action copyright claims, the fair use defence, and other pressing issues. To read more Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
REVIEW: The Schlub #5
The penultimate issue is here with The Schlub #5. Is Roger ready, willing, and able to shed the schlub label, finally become a hero, and save the world? The final showdown for possession of the most powerful body in the universe has officially begun as Roger has to come face-to-face with Worm and save Cirrus and his ex-wife Sarah. And time is of the essence as mere moments remain for Roger and Cirrus to switch bodies before they’re both trapped in one another’s.
REVIEW: Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 Gang War
Miles Morales is taking it to the streets of Brooklyn in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 Gang War. Can the other friendly neighborhood Spider-Man break out on his own and become his own hero? All of New York City is at war with everyone from high-level villains to low level wannabees fighting for their own slices of power and control. Miles is fresh off assisting Peter Parker and his elite squad in saving Manhattan and this issue sees Miles’ home turf under attack.
REVIEW: Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 Gang War
Miles Morales is taking it to the streets of Brooklyn in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 Gang War. Can the other friendly neighborhood Spider-Man break out on his own and become his own hero? All of New York City is at war with everyone from high-level villains to low level wannabees fighting for their own slices of power and control. Miles is fresh off assisting Peter Parker and his elite squad in saving Manhattan and this issue sees Miles’ home turf under attack.
REVIEW: Blade #6
Fresh off the worst defeat of his life, a desperate Blade has partnered up with none other than Dracula. Is his mortal enemy really the key to Blade unlocking his true potential? Welcome to Blade #6. Blade is on a soul-searching mission, a mission that has led him to the doorstep of Dracula himself. This is a Blade less in control, humble dare we say. Dracula walks Blade through his history before he became Dracula. It’s a more nuanced and interesting take of the infamous character’s backstory.
REVIEW: Zawa + The Belly of the Beast #2
The maybe-goddess Zawa has escaped the belly of the beast and is on the prowl. Starving, she comes across some of the town’s struggling citizens. Will they become friend or food? Finally able to escape from the clutches of the town’s corrupt mayor, Zawa is tired, confused, and most importantly, hungry. Meanwhile Thatch and Bandit are thinking of a masterplan to stick it to the mayor and save their family eatery. Zawa and the Blackbird sibling’s paths cross and something unexpected happens.
REVIEW: Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer #5
Thess is on the hunt for a particularly nasty foe but has bitten off more than she can chew. Who is gonna save the ones that usually do the saving? Thess is still struggling as the new official Vampire Slayer and her current mission isn’t exactly going to plan. The issue starts with the villain’s backstory, something Thess couldn’t care less about. She’s a different Slayer from Buffy and she’s making that very clear. Thess is here to slay first and ask questions later, period.
REVIEW: Captain America #3
Steve Rogers returns to his “man lost in time” roots in Captain America #6. Is Cap ready to face-off against literal and figurative demons from his past? This issue kicks off with Cap waxing poetic about the true meaning of time. For all his celebrated characteristics, braveness, loyalty, leadership, etc., it’s sometimes overlooked how introspective and intelligent he is. Writer J. Michael Straczynski serves up a heaping helping of Detective America.
REVIEW: S.A.D #1
A brand-new story featuring a brand-new hero descends on the comic book scene with S.A.D #1. Is this new entry worth your time? Marcus Irabor is a man at the end of his rope. Broke, unemployed, aimless, oh and having homicidal fantasies about a college professor who has wronged him.
The Incredible Hulk #6
The never-ending war between the man and the big green guy wages on in The Incredible Hulk #6. Can Bruce outrun his personal demons and the very real demon hunting him down? Bruce and his steward Charlie are on the run from The Eldest and the cops as the news as implicated Charlie in her father’s death. It’s run first, clear her name later for the two as they are trekking across the country. Keeping a low profile, hitchhiking and relying on the kindness of strangers is the mode.
REVIEW: Dracula #2
The Prince of Darkness returns to comics in Dracula #2. The mystery deepens as Dracula is on the prowl for a new victim. Count Dracula has taken the London social scene my storm. Money, charm, looks and his infamous je ne sais quoi have the elite eating out of the palm of his hand. One in particular, Lucy is especially intrigued while another, Doctor Seward is weary. And Dracula, he is always watching. This is the set-up for this issue.
REVIEW: Blade #5
If you thought things had already gone from bad to worse for Blade, you haven’t seen anything yet. Welcome to Blade #5, aka Blade’s worst nightmare come to life. Blade has failed…big time. Adana fooled him and used him to reach near full power. She’s now trying to turn everyone on earth into monsters by awakening the darkness lying in wait inside each of us. And Blade wants revenge. Dramatic right?
REVIEW: Blue Beetle #3
Blue Beetle is being hunted by a mysterious foe who is linked to him in some way and leaving a wide path of destruction in his wake. In Blue Beetle #3, can Jamie figure out who this enemy is and do what he needs to do to end this threat once and for all? The Scarab War has begun, Ted Korg has been severely injured, and Jamie’s friends are all in danger. This sets Jamie and Traci on a not-so-fun (but still cool) mystical journey.
REVIEW: Black Panther (2023) #6
Wakanda’s history is coming back to haunt it literally in Black Panther (2023) #6. Can T’Challa learn from the mistakes of his lineages’ past to save his country’s future. Wakandan crime warlord Baba Nkisu has just made a deal with the devil and summoned a fugitive from the past. The Kivu Ma aka the Grey Wolf is a mystic force who was once a friend and confidant to the Black Panther who became a Zealot. He pushed his “love” for Wakanda too far and betrayed T’Challa’s grandfather, King M’Teli.
REVIEW: The Walking Dead Deluxe #76
Rick went too far in the last issue in his attack of Pete and the community is on edge. Most think Rick is losing it; in fact, Rick thinks he’s losing it. A large chunk of the issue revolves around Rick’s sit-down with Douglas Monroe. Douglas provides some backstory on his early life in the settlement and the communities early days itself. The dialogue is top notch. Writer Robert Kirkman provides dialogue to rival anything seen in Hollywood’s rendition of The Walking Dead.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Night’s End
The finale to DC’s major event of the year is here with Knight Terrors: Night’s End. Insomnia has brought all of the hero’s worst nightmares into the real world and the battle is on. Who will come out on top and what will it cost them all? Deadman, Sandman, and Damian Wayne finally get the backup they need as all the heroes are awake and back in action to kick off the issue.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Zantanna #2
Zatanna is taking her last stand in the last issue before the finale of the Knight Terrors saga. Can the world’s greatest magician pull the ultimate rabbit out of a hat in Knight Terrors: Zatanna #2? Zatanna has been wide awake this entire time but she’s been living a nightmare like everyone else. Trapped deep in the bowels of the Halls of Justice and running from Insomnia’s henchmen, she had an ally in Robotman of the Doom Patrol.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors #4 (of 4)
The endgame has begun in Knight Terrors #4. The Nightmare Stone has been found, will this end the nightmare or could it possibly make things worse? Deadman, Sandman, and Damian Wayne infiltrated Insomnia’s dreams and secured the Nightmare Stone in issue #3. And this one has them entering the heart of the nightmare wave to use the stone to stop Insomnia for good. We get the final pieces of Insomnia’s backstory. This part is a bit hit or miss.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #2
We have entered a full-on horror movie in Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #2. Can Angel lead her rag-tag “team” out of their waking nightmare, save them from the monster hunting them, oh and fulfill her destiny? The first major twist in this particular story is that Angel and everyone around her are still awake after the nightmare wave hits the entire world. This alone sets the story apart from nearly all of the Knight Terror tales.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #2
Mad Cap Harley Quinn returns in Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #2. Can the bad girl turned (kinda) good escape her nightmare a second time? In the first issue, Harley “breaks” the game being played on her and discovers the multiverse. it’s then revealed that joining the Justice League and being a traditional “hero” is Harley’s deepest fear. In this issue she’s thrown into the multiverse to experience how her life of a hero would go.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #2
Jim Gordon is in the middle of one of the worst nightmares imaginable in Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #2. On the verge of falling apart literally and figuratively, can Gordon hold on long enough to solve one last case and save Gotham one last time? First things first, this is a true nightmare experience. Gordon is hunting down people tuned into monsters by real monsters from another dimension.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Action Comics #2
Power Girl and the Super-Fam continue their trips through separate but equally terrifying nightmares in Knight Terrors: Action Comics #2. With the lines between dream and reality and their most blurred, can the group of young heroes figure things out before it’s too late? The first issue paid homage to classic horror flicks, and fortunately, this issue continues that trend. Power Girl is caught in a nightmarish Groundhog Day.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Punchline #2
Punchline delves deeper into her digital nightmare in Knight Terrors: Punchline #2. Can Joker’s #1 henchwoman survive her worst fear and…defeat the internet? Fresh of the heels of successfully killing Batgirl, Punchline quickly descends into a wild nightmare and is being hunted by a new monstrous version of Barbra Gordon as issue #2 kicks off. The curveball comes as the scene of the chase changes from the rooftops and back alleys of Gotham to the cold, dark expanse of the internet.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Catwoman #2
The Cat (and the Bat) are on the hunt to stop the man who would become their greatest foe in the trippy conclusion of Knight Terrors: Catwoman #2. Can the bad girl gone good find the redemption she’s so desperately looking for before it’s too late? At the beginning of this tale, Catwoman and her sister Maggie aka Sister Zero are on the trail of a mysterious figure she knows is the Joker. Or at least he will become the Joker. This is a nightmare so things just aren’t right.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Nightwing #2
Nightwing (and Scarecrow) team up to escape the maddest madhouse ever in Knight Terrors: Nightwing #2. Can the one-time sidekick and his new “partner” rescue Oracle and break free from this nightmare? The first issue was pretty wild but this one kicks things up yet another notch. Nightwing is in Arkham Asylum for killing Batman and becomes cellmates with Scarecrow. But things really takeoff once Oracle is brought into the asylum.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Titans #2
DC’s young guns remain stuck in a house of horrors in Knight Terrors: Titans #2. But with the revelation of their mysterious companion’s true identity, can they all be saved or has their nightmare only just begun? Issue #1 was a true classic horror flick. An unknown woman, a house filled with zombies, and each member of the Titans being haunted by their own personal nightmares. Eventually, they all come together and realize the Titan Tower is their keeper and tormentor.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Superman #2 (of 2)
The Man of Steel remains stuck in his very own nightmare, continuing on from Knight Terrors: Superman #1. Can a friendly dream-crasher and some allies in the waking world help Supes figure out what’s really happening? Initially in his nightmare, Superman was confronted by the Super Reaper and facing the prospect of outliving everyone and everything, being left alone at the end of time. All this while his body as crashing down to Earth.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman #2
Wonder Woman faces off with her most formidable foe in Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman #2. She needs to rediscover her true self to free not only herself but the Justice League Dark team as well. First things first, this is one of the most intensely psychological episodes in the Knight Terrors saga. And that’s saying a lot considering all of this is a deep dive into the worst nightmares of DC’s flagship heroes and villains.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Shazam #2
In Knight Terrors: Shazam #2, Mary Marvel continues her jaunt through the nightmare realm as Shazam. Can she not only save herself but the rest of the Shazamily too from a very persistent and familiar foe? The first issue ended on a shocking cliffhanger, literally. Billy Batson/Black Adam/Insomnia is using the Shazam call to strike lightning, electrifying each member of Mary’s family into oblivion. And Mary is next as issue #2 kicks off. But writer Mark Waid flips the script right off the bat.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: The Flash #2 (of 2)
The world’s fastest man is still trying to outrun his worst fears in Knight Terrors: The Flash #2. Can Barry stop the madness he’s trapped in before he completely unravels mentally and physically? First things first, this is the best issue in the Knight Terrors series so far. It’s such a wild and terrifying ride, so well written, and features amazing art. In the first issue, Barry travels back in time to save Kid Flash (Wally West here) and discovers something is haunting the Speed Force.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Robin #2
In Knight Terrors: Robin #2, both Robin and Red Hood remain stuck in one of the worst nightmares in the Knight terrors saga. Can the two vastly different versions of the same character put those differences to the side and escape the nightmare they both find themselves in? Jason Todd and Tim Drake are two of the more mentally fragile characters in the DC Universe, they’ve both been through and see some brutal things.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors #3
The world’s most unexpected possible saviors return in Knight Terrors #3. Deadman and Sandman are oh so close to saving the world or meeting their own demise. Can the heroes find the Nightmare Stone before there are taken by Insomnia’s Sleepless Knights? Previously, Deadman and Sandman were making pretty good progress in their investigation. The duo is tantalizingly close discovering who Insomnia is and where the Nightmare Stone is before coming under attack. This issue picks up mid-fight.
REVIEW: Knight Terrors: Black Adam #2 (of 2)
The fallen champion of the Gods, Black Adam returns to his worst nightmares in Knight Terrors: Black Adam #2. In his attempt to escape the Nightmare Realm, will Adam help save the world or doom us all? When we last left Black Adam, he was traversing a tower to be confronted with his greatest fear, powerlessness to protect his loved ones. With the help of mysterious guide (who happens to be in the form of a cat), Adam is put through the worst part of his life…or so he thought.
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