Fenix: A Week in Review

Welcome all! Time for yet another look at the week that was, or at least the books on my personal reading list. Thanks to the holiday and the delay in…

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Ink Stains 132: Fandom Presents

Fandom Presents: 1964Editors: Bill Dubay, Rudi Franke, Marty Arbunich, Barry Bauman A preamble by your usual befuddled guide, Ken...This very early fanzine is important in the history of fandom, I…

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Character Spotlight: The Whizzer

It's not what you think! He whizzes by because he's so fast! The yellow is just because it's a flashy color! Come back! He's got really weird origins! How does…

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Ink Stains 94: CPL 5 and 6

One of the best zines of the past returns! CPL and John Byrne rule this month! CPL 5 and 6: 1973 Publisher: CPL/Gang Editor: Bob Layton As I say above…

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Character Spotlight: Monica Rambeau

The first woman to carry the mantle of Captain Marvel. The first African American woman to join the Avengers and eventually lead them. A handful of code names. Some of…

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Character Spotlight: The Punisher

Violence begets more violence, none know this better than Frank Castle, The Punisher. A horrible tragedy set him down an eternal warpath or was it always destined for Frank to…

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