Monthly Archives: June 2011

Video Games corrupt America’s Youth!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

In 2005, California passed a law that banned minors from being able to purchase M-rated games. It was almost immediately contested, and therefore never went into affect, and just this week, the Supreme Court ruled that the law was unconstitutional … Continue reading →

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Letter to educators about comics

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Hello, educator! Today is Wednesday and while that might be just the middle of the week for you, for comic fans, this is the most important day because new comic books are out today. You do know about comic books, … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Siege III Review

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

I love playing video games with Sam, but it’s tough to find a game we can both agree on. Neither of us like sports games, first person shooters make us sick, and I always beat her at fighting games, so … Continue reading →

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The Ballad of the Alpha Battle Dragon Lords Against Forest Fires pt. 2

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

It’s been awhile since I worked on this story, but here it is and I hope you enjoy it. 3 – After my first semester had concluded, Rich continued to insist that we actually become a campus-sanctioned organization. I had … Continue reading →

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Flashpoint Friday Week 6

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Kid Flash Lost #1 – When Geoff Johns began Flash Rebirth, it had been announced that he would continue writing the main series and that Sterling Gates would write a Kid Flash series as a compliment. At the time, DC … Continue reading →

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Letter to DC Women Kicking Ass

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

You do a lot of great work. Your tumblr features some really cool artwork, and the commentary you provide in regards to gender and diversity issues is much needed especially since mainstream comics news sites like Newsarama and Comic Book … Continue reading →

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Green Lantern Movie Review – Where’s in the world is Thall Sinestro?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Maybe I’ve been a bit harsh to the film so far, and maybe I care too much, but I haven’t really been all that overly critical towards comic book movies this summer. I really enjoyed Thor because it was a … Continue reading →

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Green Lantern Movie Review – Blame it on Hector

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Yesterday I discussed the trouble with a comics to movie translation being that comic book heroes are heroic, but films must portray them as vulnerable. Hal Jordan’s vulnerability didn’t make sense within the context of the film, and therefore Jordan’s … Continue reading →

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Green Lantern Movie Review – The problem with a comic to movie translation

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

I’ve wanted to watch a live-action Green Lantern movie ever since I was ten years old, so to say that I was excited for this film is a gross understatement. When Ryan Reynolds was cast as Green Lantern over the … Continue reading →

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Flashpoint Friday Week 5

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Before we begin, I have to formally announce that my wife was right and I was wrong. Sam said that Deadman and the Flying Graysons would be really good and my money was on Legion of Doom. She was absolutely … Continue reading →

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