The very act of naming is an important, identifying, and often transformative act in many biblical instances. Adam, the first man, was called to allot names to all of his […]
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In the 1980s, comic books were for still for kids. Fans will object (and they’re right to do so) and point back to plot arcs and standalone issues from that
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When one is asked to think of comic book characters, the name Abraham Van Helsing probably does not immediately spring to mind. However, Van Helsing is a comic book character.
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Perhaps the most notable Catholic comic book character besides Matt Murdock (Daredevil) is Kurt Wagner. Like Wagner, Murdock’s powers are not intrinsically related to his devilish appearance. However, unlike Murdock,
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This post contains spoilers for seasons 1-3 of Netflix’s Stranger Things. While full of empowering messages for both families and young people, the series is not suitable for all ages,
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Great mystery has surrounded the upcoming Lord of the Rings series being produced for Amazon Prime. Very few details have been revealed until today, when a whole “fellowship” of creators were
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“Therefore [Iluvatar] willed that the hearts of Men should seek beyond the world and should find no rest therein” (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion, 36). This short passage from J.R.R. Tolkien’s
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Professional journalist Douglas Ernst, who has devoted nearly a decade covering the comics industry via his blog and YouTube, in addition to working for The Washington Times, has embarked on
‘Soulfinder’: A new comic book series about Catholic exorcist priests battling evil Read More »
No other comic book superhero encapsulates the joys, trials and daily living of family life as much as DC’s The Flash. The most prominent character to don the moniker the Scarlet
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