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Since every comic is someone’s first, the books have to be able to stand on their own. X Reviews one new issue each week based on their own merit (and yes, “review” can mean spoilers!) A good story is a good story, no matter how long or short the run.

Let me know what you think. Did you agree with my review? Did it make you think?
Was I totally wrong and you need to tell me why?

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X Reviews O.M.A.C. #8

"The End.

Every story we are told as children has some sort of flag attached to it to signify the story we just heard had reached its logical conclusion. For better or worse, and at least for the time being, the visionary behind the tale had decided the narrative reached its end. One thought completed. No further comments needed and no further explanation required. This, much like riding off into the sunset, has become as big a part of our human nature as learning to walk.

There is a problem with this concept; like the song says “The End is the Beginning is the End.” In other words, the end of something is arbitrary at best. You may think the conversation is over, but your wife may not. If you are not married, take it from me, this is usually the case. For instance, how many times have you watched a great movie or read a fantastic book that was concise, entertaining and satisfying. Now, how many times has that successful work been allowed to go to the well one time too many? If you are lucky, it will not ruin the warm fuzzy feeling you had when you experienced it prior.

This is not always a problem, however. Sometimes a good story can be made better when it is expanded for instance the current firestorm surrounding DC Comics’ decision to publish prequel stories to the Watchmen. It is possible they could be every bit as good as the original. Also The Empire Strikes Back might never have been made if George Lucas simply moved on after Star Wars. That does not excuse Jar Jar Binks, and while we are on the subject, where are Episodes VII, VIII & IX which I was promised as a child??? Sorry, I had a relapse there for a second... "

You can read the entire review at http://alt3redegos.com/?p=3278

X Reviews America's Got Powers #1 (of 6)

"I love reality television. It feels so good to finally get it off my chest. It is a guilty vice I have tried to hide for years. Dancing With the Stars, The Voice, Big Brother and Deadliest Catch just to name a few are all programs I eagerly await every season and I cannot get enough. I will even admit to watching an episode or two of Storage Wars and American Pickers. Do not judge me.

Why do we watch this stuff? Sit in front of the television night after night, week after week and watch other people doing ordinary, everyday things we could do ourselves … albeit maybe not as well, but we could do them regardless. As consumers have we gotten so lazy that we are content to sit by and watch others live our lives for us? I have. Do not judge me!

It would appear the folks over at Image Comics have either observed this phenomena or they have a huge divot on the right side of their couches too. America’s Got Powers is a tour de force providing reality-TV junkies a new avenue to consume their required amount of voyeurism. DO NOT JUDGE ME!

The premise of the book centers around a reality-TV franchise called America’s Got Powers … I wonder if NBC will like this title??? The show is a media tool serving a dual purpose. First, the show is on opporunity for super beings to prove they have what it takes to be the new hero du jour to the governmental powers that be. Second, it offers John Q. Public the chance to watch some good old-fashioned ass kickery on a meta human level. Anyone have questions, concern or outrage over my use of the term meta in a book published by Image Comics can forward their hate mail to noob@alt3redegos.com .... "

You can read the entire review at http://alt3redegos.com/?p=3313

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