“Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.” – “G.K. Chesterton” – Neil Gaiman I promise this post is not one big stick in the mud or another case of the internet saying “wellll, ackshwullyyy,” but the often cited […]
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Following the popular acclaim of its predecessor, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse continued the comic book aesthetic of the previous film, explored some neat coloring tones that helped express the mood in different scenes, and really doubled down on the themes of family, child-rearing, and child-parent relationships. Hear the conversation from the Voyage Podcast about the
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Ever since Superman debuted in 1938, pop-culture has been obsessed with superheroes. At first superheroes dominated the “comic” newspaper strips and then eventually those strips were compiled into what would become the first “comic books.” Once movies and television became an essential part of modern entertainment, it didn’t take long for superheroes to make the
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The highly anticipated Phantom Phoenix Issue #3 is now available for pre-order and will begin shipping in September 2023! For a limited time, you can bundle your pre-order to get 30% off, plus get free Phantom Phoenix socks! This special deal will end on August 3! –> Pre-Order Now! The Phantom Phoenix #3 Written by PHILIP
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Graphic novels have become increasingly popular among children, as they are more accessible than a traditional chapter book and are less daunting to read. This is especially helpful for children who do not enjoy reading or struggle with longer blocks of text. In recent years many Catholic publishers have caught-on to the rising trend and
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha has been popularly called in the English-speaking world the “Lily of the Mohawks.” This title has a fascinating history, as well as profound symbolism. Following her death, the remarkable story of her life spread across both Europe and North America. Many began to pray for her intercession and miracles started to occur,
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“discover where your strength and your power are needed. But always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage.” These are part of the final words of Jor-El to his son Kal-El in the 1978 iteration of Superman. Jor-El charges this beloved son to be a “light” to the world he is being
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When the character of Captain America appeared in 1940, he was introduced as a direct opponent to Adolf Hitler. Although the United States has not yet entered World War Two, the difference between American ideals and the Nazi ideology was portrayed as a clear battle between good and evil. American patriotism represented liberty, and stood
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“My country, right or wrong,” is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except in a desperate case. It is like saying, “My mother, drunk or sober” – G.K. Chesterton Can a cynical, deconstructive and vulgar show like Amazon Prime’s The Boys actually help you love your country better? Do I sound self-satisfied
Life’s journey is often marked by trials and challenges that test our resilience and shape our character. One such journey is that of Barry Allen, the iconic superhero known as The Flash. Through my personal struggles, a profound connection with Barry’s story and its lessons emerged. This reflective exploration delves into the transformative power of
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