Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14

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The fate of Casey‘s father! The secrets of the Utroms! The first appearance of the Technodrome! All that and The Shredder picks his new second-in-command… so why am I not happier with the latest issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

There’s a ton of story here as General Krang explains the history of his race, and his home planet of Utrominion in Dimension X. And, much to Karai‘s dismay, The Shredder announces he’s chosen his new protege – Leonardo.

We also get a philosophical discussion between Splinter and Raphael as to what fate should befall the abusive father of Casey Jones. It’s an important issue, and deserves the time the issue spends on it, but the writing does feel preachy at times when dealing with such a hot-button topic as child abuse.

My real problem with the issue is the art of Andy Kuhn which I like even less than I did in last month’s issue. It’s a big departure from the art of Dan Duncan without being any closer to the original look of the characters by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.

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With Regard to Amanda Righetti

/ / Books & Magazines

The Mentalist‘s Amanda Righetti sat down for an interview and cover shoot for the August issue of Regard Magazine. In the interview the 29 year-old actress discusses working on The Mentalist (which is now in it’s Fifth Season), the independent film Cats Dancing on Jupiter, her experiences with other TV pilot episodes, what’s in store for the CBI this season, playing a detective on television, her favorite designers, and appearing in Captain America: The First Avenger. You can find the pics from the photoshoot inside.

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Hawaii Five-0 – Kanalua

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  • Title: Hawaii Five-0 – Kanalua
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After gathering for the funeral of Malia (Reiko Aylesworth) the Five-0 task force investigates an armed robbery of an art gallery that turns into a hostage situation when one of the robbers and a police officer are shot. Meanwhile, with too many questions surrounding her recent meeting with Wo Fat (Mark Dacascos), McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin) enlists the help of Catherine (Michelle Borth) to help find his mother (Christine Lahti) who has disappeared back into witness protection.

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Winter Soldier #11

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winter-soldier-11-coverThe Winter Soldier and Hawkeye continue to track down Leo Novokov and the brainwashed Black Widow but they’re always one-step behind finding the bread crumbs Novokov has left for them. He’s all the more dangerous now that the Soviet sleeper agent has his own weapons maker in Marvin Martin and a all the armaments he recently cleared out of an old Soviet munitions depot.

The issue ends with an unusual ultimatium for Bucky if he wants to save the woman he loves, but doesn’t get us any closer to a confrontation with Novokov or the brainwashed Black Widow. I like Hawkeye’s inclusion (although I’m confused as to what happened to the rest of the team who was supposed to be helping out in the search), but I hate his current costume which is a mix of the Ultimate and movie versions of the character.

Brubaker is managing to drag out the story in a way that still makes it compelling, and hinting at Novokov’s deeper plans involving his new weapons and Natalia, but I have mixed feelings about the art of Butch Guice as several panels appear rushed. For fans.

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First Look

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  • Title: The Lone Ranger
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Disney has released new promotional pics as well as the first trailer for The Lone Ranger. In the new film from director Gore Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Depp stars as Tonto who recounts the origin that turned Texas Ranger John Reid (Armie Hammer) into The Lone Ranger. Helena Bonham Carter, Barry Pepper, William Fichtner, Tom Wilkinson, Ruth Wilson, and James Badge Dale also star. The Lone Ranger rides into theaters everywhere on July 3rd. You can find the promotional pics inside.

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