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Morning Glories #17

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morning-glories-17-coverThis issue returns us to the mysterious cave, this time from the perspective of Jade and Ike who wait and fight over the state of things while waiting for Casey and Ms. Hodge to miraculously disappear.

In terms of action Morning Glories #17 is decidedly lacking. However, in terms of actually allowing two characters to sit down and honestly discuss their views and question the odd occurrences at Morning Glories Academy this is the best issue yet.

We learn a little more about Jade’s past, the death of her mother, and how she views her ability to peer into the future. Despite Ike’s bravado and cynical taunts, he does manage to raise a couple of important points about Jade’s view of herself and the school. We’re also, quite unexpectedly, given a rather large hint at the identity of the mysterious ghost.

A strong issue, and a darn good read, that actually answers some questions as well as continues the mystery. Worth a look.

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Daredevil #10

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Daredevil #10I wasn’t thrilled with writer Mark Waid’s choice of the Mole Man for this two-issue arc, but the second half pays off as Daredevil is able to survive being eaten some sort of giant underground monster and discover why the villain is robbing the graves of a local cemetery, including that of Matt Murdock’s father.

Daredevil is able to take down the villain, whose purpose is far more pathetic than dangerous, but with the loss of his father’s remains now scattered among the bones of many Daredevil has to admit no one wins here.

Although the Black Cat doesn’t appear in this issue we also get a wrap-up to her (far too) short romantic tryst with Daredevil as she chooses not steal the data drive the lawyer has been keeping in a secret safe in his office. Although I understand why the character is moving on, I’m sad to see her go so soon, just as things were getting interesting. Worth a look.

[Marvel, $2.99]

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Flash #7

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flash-new-52-7-coverThe Flash is able to stop Captain Cold and save Patty but not without a cost. In order to save as many passengers from the boat as possible the Flash must break his promise to Dr. Elias to control his speed use. And although Barry is able to save his girlfriend, Iris and several other passengers are lost in a wormhole the Flash unintentionally created.

The main story is well told and terrifically laid out by writer/artist Francis Manapul and co-writer Brian Buccellato. There are also several interesting nuggets scattered throughout including the Flash’s first run on the cosmic treadmill (or at least the New 52 equivalent), our first look at the reimaganed natives of Gorilla City (who…are religous zealots? Hrm.), as well as a tease at the new Pied Piper.

Seeing how the next issue is going to be firmly centered around the speed force this issue did a good job of ending the Captain Cold story and starting a new problem for Barry with Patsy‘s now firmly anti-Flash stance. Worth a look.

[DC, $2.99]

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The Mentalist – Pink Champagne on Ice

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  • Title: The Mentalist – Pink Champagne on Ice
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While the CBI searches for a murderer Jane (Simon Baker) runs into a friend from his carnival days, a stage magician (Andrew Rothenberg) working in the same casino where the victim was employed as a security guard. Although his friend is happy to see him, okay not exactly happy after he ruins his act, Jane can tell Jack is hiding something.

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We Need to Talk About Kevin

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  • Title: We Need to Talk About Kevin
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What if your child was responsible for a horrific event that changed not just the lives of your family but scarred entire community? Guilt-ridden and unable to leave and try to start a new life elsewhere, how would you go about your daily life knowing that any sense of normalcy was impossible?

Based on the novel by Lionel Shiver, We Need to Talk About Kevin, brought to the screen by writer/director Lynne Ramsay, focuses on the life of Eva Khatchadourian (Tilda Swinton) following the events of a school massacre caused by her teenage son Kevin (Ezra Miller). We watch as Eva becomes trapped in a series of events that unfold slowly destroying any chance she once had at happiness.

It’s an intriguing take that doesn’t examine the perpetrator of the crime or the specific series of events that led to the massacre, but instead gives us the perspective of the young man’s mother, who despite her love for Kevin, has known there’s something deeply wrong with her son for years.

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