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How Grant Morrison’s New X-Men called out (and then broke free of) superhero comics’ storytelling limits

24 July 202112 September 2021 Leon Miller

A pointed comment on superhero comics’ cyclical shortcomings that ultimately rises above them. Continue reading How Grant Morrison’s New X-Men called out (and then broke free of) superhero comics’ storytelling limits

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Looking backwards to move forwards – Why studios keep making prequel movies (and why they should stop)

24 June 202112 September 2021 Leon Miller

The future of cinema’s biggest franchises shouldn’t be rooted in their pasts. Continue reading Looking backwards to move forwards – Why studios keep making prequel movies (and why they should stop)

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A brief defence of classic comics costume design – Why removing superheroes’ trunks creates a new problem (and how to fix it)

17 March 202119 September 2021 Leon Miller

Updating superhero costumes isn’t as simple as just removing their outer underwear. Continue reading A brief defence of classic comics costume design – Why removing superheroes’ trunks creates a new problem (and how to fix it)

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Ultimate Marvel didn’t just change comics forever – it changed the entire pop culture landscape, too

4 October 202025 September 2021 Leon Miller

20 years ago, this Marvel imprint paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Continue reading Ultimate Marvel didn’t just change comics forever – it changed the entire pop culture landscape, too

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“It is the key to our evolution” – How X-Men paved the way for modern superhero movies

23 July 202025 September 2021 Leon Miller

20 years later, this superhero flick’s legacy is impossible to ignore. Continue reading “It is the key to our evolution” – How X-Men paved the way for modern superhero movies

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Egg-ceptional Easter options – the five greatest eggs in pop culture

12 April 201710 October 2021 Leon Miller

You’d be lucky to find any of these eggs in your Easter bonnet! Continue reading Egg-ceptional Easter options – the five greatest eggs in pop culture

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Logan is a reminder that great stories are more important than continuity

30 March 201728 October 2021 Leon Miller

Rich backstory and shared universes are nothing compared to a good story. Continue reading Logan is a reminder that great stories are more important than continuity

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Creator Q&A: production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas (Part 1)

3 July 201614 December 2021 Leon Miller

An in-depth interview with production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas. Continue reading Creator Q&A: production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas (Part 1)

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Review: Anti-climactic Apocalypse could spell the end for the X-Men franchise

22 May 20162 July 2022 Leon Miller

A superhero disaster movie in more ways than one. Continue reading Review: Anti-climactic Apocalypse could spell the end for the X-Men franchise

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