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Jim Johnson

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  • Freelance Writer, CBR
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Covers:  Comic books, films, television, music.
Doesn't Cover: Gaming, anime, manga
Veteran pop culture writer and proprietor of Ramblings About Comics and Stuff. Former writer for CBR. Happily retired engineer.
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REVIEW: PETER PARKER FINALLY COMES HOME IN SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – AND IT’S AN EMOTIONAL THRILL

REVIEW: PETER PARKER FINALLY COMES HOME IN SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – AND IT’S AN EMOTIONAL THRILL

Ramblings About Comics and Stuff — Peter Parker’s had no way home, been far from home, and even had a homecoming. But Spider-Man: Brand New Day BRINGS the character home, in nearly every way possible. And viewers get to share in Peter’s physical, emotional, and psychological journey that fulfills his intended destiny. All while bringing him back to his roots as an altruistic, street-level hero.
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INTERVIEW: Lobo Artist Simon Bisley on the Jason Momoa Character He Shaped in Supergirl

INTERVIEW: Lobo Artist Simon Bisley on the Jason Momoa Character He Shaped in Supergirl

Ramblings About Comics and Stuff — Simon Bisley, best known for his influence on DC Comics' Lobo, discusses the character played by Jason Momoa and appearance in Warner Bros' Supergirl film. He also talks about his other projects, and his own appearances at Motor City Comic Con. Special thanks to @jillliptow1004for the assist!
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VIDEO: Was Giant-Size X-Men #1 REALLY the 1st Appearance of Marvel's Modern Day Mutants?

VIDEO: Was Giant-Size X-Men #1 REALLY the 1st Appearance of Marvel's Modern Day Mutants?

Ramblings About Comics and Stuff — Giant-Size X-Men #1 has long been cited as the first appearance of Marvel's modern day X-Men. But did the merry mutants actually first appear in an obscure old fanzine? JJ will tell you!
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REVIEW: Alien Earth Refreshes the Franchise with New Nightmare-Inducing Horrors

REVIEW: Alien Earth Refreshes the Franchise with New Nightmare-Inducing Horrors

Ramblings About Comics and Stuff — REVIEW of the first episode of Alien: Earth, screened at #SanDiegoComicCon and premiering on August 12. Minor spoilers!
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10 Most Controversial Comic Books of the 1980s, Ranked

10 Most Controversial Comic Books of the 1980s, Ranked

CBR — Changes to comics in the '80s brought controversy, and these 10 comics featuring Batman, the X-Men and others did indeed create dissent.
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INTERVIEW: New Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Video Resurrects Iconic R. Crumb Art

INTERVIEW: New Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Video Resurrects Iconic R. Crumb Art

CBR — R. Crumb's classic A Short History of America strip gets animated in Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real's new video for their song Civilized Hell.
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INTERVIEW: Straczynski & Deodato Explain How The Resistance Will Launch AWA's Universe

INTERVIEW: Straczynski & Deodato Explain How The Resistance Will Launch AWA's Universe

CBR — J. Michael Straczynski and Mike Deodato Jr. sat down with CBR to discuss their new series, The Resistance, and establish AWA Studios' Upshot Universe.
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Kraven's Last Hunt at 30: The Spider-Man Story's Impact Can Still Be Felt

Kraven's Last Hunt at 30: The Spider-Man Story's Impact Can Still Be Felt

CBR — Overshadowed by other, darker stories of the era, J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck's 1987 Spider-Man tale left a bigger mark than many realize.
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20 Storylines X-Men '97 Borrowed From the Comics

20 Storylines X-Men '97 Borrowed From the Comics

CBR — Six decades of X-Men comics have given X-Men '97 plenty of classic stories to adapt for the newest animated series featuring Marvel's merry mutants.
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10 Best Avengers Creative Teams and How They Influenced Earth's Mightiest Heroes

10 Best Avengers Creative Teams and How They Influenced Earth's Mightiest Heroes

CBR — Who are the best creators to work on Marvel's Avengers, and what lasting impact did they have on Earth's Mightiest Heroes?
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INTERVIEW: Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Paul O'Neill, Artist Greg Hildebrandt Merge Comics & Music

INTERVIEW: Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Paul O'Neill, Artist Greg Hildebrandt Merge Comics & Music

CBR — The rock opera composer and comics artist discuss collaborating on album art, tour merchandise, stage shows, and even graphic novels
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10 Most Controversial X-Men Moments From the Krakoa Era, Ranked

10 Most Controversial X-Men Moments From the Krakoa Era, Ranked

CBR — The X-Men's Krakoa Era was game changing for Marvel's mutants, but it also stirred many controversies in its five-year run.
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18 KISS Comics You Should Read (And Some You Shouldn't)

18 KISS Comics You Should Read (And Some You Shouldn't)

CBR — KISS has lent its likenesses to many different comics over the course of four decades. Here is a definitive list of the winners and losers.
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Almost 20 Years Before Star Wars: Visions, These Forgotten Legends Comics Asked What If...?

Almost 20 Years Before Star Wars: Visions, These Forgotten Legends Comics Asked What If...?

CBR — A series of Legends-era Star Wars comics told what-if stories long before Disney+ offered fans the multi-seasoned Star Wars: Visions animated series.
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10 X-Men Comics That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

10 X-Men Comics That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

CBR — These individual X-Men stories stand out over many of Marvel's multipart mutant events and crossovers as complete reads that never drop in quality.
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REVIEW: Congressman Lewis' Poignant "March: Book Three" is a Victory Tale & an Inspiration

REVIEW: Congressman Lewis' Poignant "March: Book Three" is a Victory Tale & an Inspiration

CBR — In "March: Book Three," Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell emotionally chronicle a dark but defining era in American history.
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REVIEW: Banana Splits Movie Ruins a Childhood Memory - and That's OK

REVIEW: Banana Splits Movie Ruins a Childhood Memory - and That's OK

CBR — The nearly forgotten children's franchise gets a horrific reimagining in The Banana Splits Movie, which provides some surprisingly satisfying closure.
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WORLD PREMIERE: Scooby-Doo And KISS Team Up To Solve A 'Rock And Roll Mystery'

WORLD PREMIERE: Scooby-Doo And KISS Team Up To Solve A 'Rock And Roll Mystery'

CBR — Two American pop culture icons collide in an animated feature that pays tribute to KISS' storied history.
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