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Shazam (Zachary Levi) returns to the big screen in a sadly underwhelming sequel with no real reason to exist.

Review: New ‘Shazam!’ film is a complete sham

By Giancarlo Messina, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
Amidst a strange time for comic book movies, "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" is quite underwhelming — especially compared to its predecessor.
Margot Robbie spreads her wings as the eccentric and powerful Harley Quinn in the comic movie “Birds of Prey.” The movie features Harley as she moves through the chaos of her own life after her breakup with The Joker.

Review: Harley Quinn soars in glittery DC film

By Avery Alexander • February 18, 2020

What happens when a long-term relationship with the Clown Prince of Crime, the Joker, comes to a messy end? For Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) in “Birds of Prey,” the proper response to such heartbreak...

Joker goes beyond being a traditional comic book movie, offering a thrilling, psychological experience that captures the troubling back alleys of society.

Review: DC offers a gritty look at the Clown Prince of Crime

By Antonio Ferme • October 22, 2019

In 2008, Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” changed the comic book movie genre forever. The film won many awards, most notably an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role awarded posthumously...

Review: Comics for the week of 10/11

Review: Comics for the week of 10/11

By Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier • October 13, 2017

Staff Writers Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier read a few of the latest comic releases, here’s what they thought of them.   “The Flash #32” Written by Joshua Williamson Drawn by...

Deja View: The many problems with the DC Extended Universe

Deja View: The many problems with the DC Extended Universe

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • October 3, 2017

On this packed episode of Deja View, Reviews Editor Jake Leary speaks with Staff Writers Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier and Contributing Writer Antonio Ferme. The Deja View crew hashes out the complicated...

Comic book fans gather for 42nd annual Ithacon

Comic book fans gather for 42nd annual Ithacon

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • March 27, 2017
Members of the Ithaca community gathered on March 25 and 26 for the 42nd annual Ithacon, a comic book convention hosted by Ithaca College.
Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) is a psychotic clown with a terrifying backstory in the movie adaptation of Suicide Squad.

Review: ‘Squad’ adaptation refuses to stay true to comics

By Kate Nalepinski, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • August 22, 2016
The concept of the Suicide Squad — a group of supervillains who are signed up to do the government’s dirty work — is strong. But when a director subtracts the action, emotion and comedic relief, and replaces it with backstories and unaddressed abusive relationships, it fails.

Golden Age of Female Superheroes May Be Around the Corner

By Jared Wolf • April 8, 2014

In October, a tongue-in-cheek blog post laid out the argument against a Wonder Woman film: female action heroes don't work, no director would want to make it, no actress could suit the role, and Catwoman...

Review: DC Comics expands to other countries with Batwing

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • September 27, 2012
DC Comics rebooted Batwing's story as part of the New 52 initiative.

Review: DC Comics relaunches ‘Green Lantern’ comic book

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • September 18, 2012
DC Comics rebooted their "Green Lantern" comic book through its "New 52" campaign.
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