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The Song Ends… But The Beauty Of It Must Never Fade

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Andrew Hickey

(Thanks to Andrew Rilstone for reminding me of the Jack Kirby quote that’s titled this). February 6 is the anniversary of the deaths of two of my favourite creative artists. The first, Jack Kirby, lived a relatively long life, but … Continue reading →

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Before Watchmen

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Andrew Hickey

Of course I didn’t buy it. What do you think I am? I torrented it, of course. And if DC want to complain about me taking their copyrighted work, the work that talented artists put time and effort into, and … Continue reading →

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Boycott The Avengers Opening Weekend

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Andrew Hickey

My friend Plok has posted asking all comics bloggers (of which I am technically still one) to post asking their readership not to go and see The Avengers on its opening weekend, in protest at Marvel’s treatment of Jack Kirby … Continue reading →

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Eschatology & Escapology 3: They Call Me Mister Miracle

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Andrew Hickey

A revised and improved version of this essay is in my book Sci-Ence! Justice Leak! – hardback, paperback, PDF, Kindle (US), Kindle (UK), all other ebook formats “You heard it direct from the mouth of science itself, nothing but nothing … Continue reading →

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Darkseid!! (Authority Post 1)

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Andrew Hickey

A revised and improved version of this essay is in my book Sci-Ence! Justice Leak! – hardback, paperback, PDF Nearly a month ago, now, pillock asked me to write a post about Darkseid. This has been more difficult than I … Continue reading →

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