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mickmac59

Name: Michael McCarthy

Bio: Born 1959. Reside in Sydney, Australia. Father of 19yr old son. Taught to read by Stan Lee. Love the written word but possess an itch that only comics can scratch. Love intelligent/passionate/enthusiastic discussion about anything, particularly said comics. Tight-assed stickler for correct spelling. Jaded optimist..


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This book is big. And very expensive. But mostly, this book is achingly beautiful. The third in a (please God!)ongoing…

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TRAILER: The First Full-Length Look at ‘Man of Steel’
December 11, 2012 2:21 pm Ditto!
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TRAILER: The First Full-Length Look at ‘Man of Steel’
December 11, 2012 2:16 pm Fantastic - cannot wait for this.
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New Comics for 12.12.2012 is cautiously optimistic
December 11, 2012 2:06 pm 6 books = light week for me. Whew. BQ: I'll be seeing it but at the moment my "Wait & See" hat is wedged firmly on my head.
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iFanboy’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Graphic Novels and Collected Editions
December 5, 2012 4:42 pm As good a list of OGN/TPBs as you'll see anywhere. Excellent selection, Josh. Happy to say I've read most of these, & I agree with every word. And just because I can, I'd add Return Of The Dapper Men & Cursed Pirate Girl to the list. But really, every one of these books is worth a place of honour on your shelf.
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Karen Berger Steps Down from Vertigo Comics
December 3, 2012 5:12 pm I'm glad you were the one to write this, Josh. It's almost impossible to overstate Berger's contribution to modern comics. I hope (I REALLY hope) that she continues to work in the field in some way - it's a better place for having her.
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Review: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1
November 28, 2012 3:25 pm This may be the best thing you've ever written for this site, Paul - almost too good! My curiosity is piqued.
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Review: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1
November 28, 2012 3:17 pm Interesting use of "should" there, @Will Mangus *puts glasses on tip of nose* ;)
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20/20 Special on Marvel Comics 25th Anniversary from 1986
November 27, 2012 12:41 pm This.
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New Comics for 11.28.2012 just spilled guacamole trying to type and eat
November 27, 2012 12:29 pm BW: Ozymandias #4 BW: Silk Spectre #4 Joe Kubert Presents #2 JL Dark #14 Masks #1 The Crow #5 Thor God of Thunder #2 Uncanny Avengers #2 ..... & I'm trying to save money to move house *fiscal ineptitude* BQ: Mustard. On my Francavilla t-shirt. My cry of anguish was heard next door.
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New Comics for 11.28.2012 just spilled guacamole trying to type and eat
November 27, 2012 12:20 pm Thirded!
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