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Batman #10

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batman-new-52-10-coverUm… what? Writer Scott Snyder joins Jeph Loeb (who invented Bruce Wayne’s childhood friend turned super-villain) and Grant Morrison (who basically has carte blanche to do whatever the hell he wants concerning Batman and his history including turning him into 1970’s Tony Stark) in writing a major departure for the character that gives Bruce Wayne… a brother?

Batman (and several more victims than initially believed) have survived the “Night of the Owls.” Batman tracks the Court of Owls back to their base where he discovers they have apparently taken their own lives to escape justice.

However, Batman learns the truth as he discovers Lincoln March is alive and responsible… and claims he is Bruce Wayne’s brother?? And, given the back-up story (which appears to support his claim) it might even be true. Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off. Snyder better have one hell of a twist up his sleeve to try and salvage what, apparently, this whole arc was leading up to. Pass.

[DC, $3.99]

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Coming Soon

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  • Title: Pitch Perfect
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Adapted from the book by Mickey Rapkin (who spent a season covering competitive collegiate a cappella) Pitch Perfect looks to cash-in on the Glee phenomenon with a little of the self-referential humor found in films like Bring It On and Fired Up! The film follows an all female a capella group working their way to the championships. Anna Kendrick, Alexis Knapp, Brittany Snow, Elizabeth Banks, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Skylar Astin, Freddie Stroma, and John Michael Higgins star. The film opens in theaters everywhere on October 5th.

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Comic Rack

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It’s a new week so it must be time to talk about comics! Welcome to the RazorFine Comic Rack boys and girls. Pull up a bean bag and take a seat at feet of the master as we offer you this quick list of all kinds of comic book goodness set to hit comic shops and bookstores this week from all your favorite publishers including DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Archie, Dynamite, Image Comics, and others.

This week includes Adventure Time, Avenging Spider-Man, Birds of Prey, Captain Atom, Daredevil, Fables, Ghostbusters, Godzilla, Hulk, New Avengers, Nightwing, Red Hood and the Outlaws, Reed Gunther, Saga, Secret Avengers, The Shadow, Supergirl, Winter Soldier, Young Justice, the first issues of Baltimore: Dr Leskovar’s Remedy, Mars Attacks, and the final issue of Casanova: Avaritia, Memorial, Ragemoor, Rebel Blood, and Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi – Force Storm.

Enjoy issue #180

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Scarlet Spider #6

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Scarlet Spider #6Along with showcasing how Houston’s new hero has taken the city by storm the latest issue of Scarlet Spider puts quite a few stories in motion. We get Kaine squaring off with Ana Kravinoff, his growing frustration with Aracely‘s ability to know more about him than she should (and maybe even more than than he knows about himself), and a couple references to a blue hoodie and the man who used to be known as Scarlet Spider.

The story also gives us a little more information on Aracely and how she’s connected to the mysterious Mexica and “The Darkness” as well as foreshadowing the return of Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter, both of whom have their sites set on the new Scarlet Spider.

Another good issue that give us a big throwdown between Kaine and Ana in a burning church as well as some humorous moments between the frustrated hero and Aracely and some contemplative moments about as Kaine gets used to his new role and place in the world. Worth a look.

[Marvel, $2.99]

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The Lone Ranger #6

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the-lone-ranger-vol-2-6-coverWith Marshall Dorsey dead the Lone Ranger leaves Tonto in the care of Utopia’s doctor and turns his attention on Dorsey’s train robbers who are now out for blood and gold now that the threat of the man who kept them under his thumb has been taken care of by the masked man and his Indian companion.

Before the day is out the town will witness another showdown and the Lone Ranger will put to rest the town’s final demons before taking off with Tonto in search of a local tribe who Tonto believes may be able to heal him.

The conclusion to “Hard Country” leaves a few questions unanswered as the Ranger wonders why an agent of the U.S. Government led them straight into a trap. Those answers, however, will have to wait as the next arc will apparently focus on Tonto and the secrets of his past. Worth a look.

[Dynamite, $3.99]

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