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Comic Creator Credit: Tarnished Gold

August 13, 2021 Bill Gatevackes

In a new series, comic book movie editor William Gatevackes does a deep dive into the issue of comic creators getting the credit and payment they deserve for their creations. This week, we start at the beginning, the Golden Age of Comcis.

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Alternate Take Review: THE SUICIDE SQUAD

August 6, 2021 Bill Gatevackes

We know what FBOL Head Honcho Rich Drees thought of the film, but what did Comic Book Movie Editor emeritus William Gatevackes think of THE SUICIDE SQUAD.

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FBOL’s Comic-Con Guide 2021

August 3, 2021 Bill Gatevackes

As comic cons comeback after being in pandemic related exile, FBOL feels like it is a good time revisit and update our comic con guide!

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Giving Credit Where It Is Due: Comic Creators In The Age Of The Comic Book Film

July 28, 2021 Bill Gatevackes

A recent Hollywood Reporter article calls for comic creators to receive proper credit when their characters are adapted for the screen. But the article fails to recognize the complexity in the creation of these characters.

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Has The Marvel Cinematic Universe Jumped the Shark?

July 26, 2021 Bill Gatevackes

Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken more criticism than usual from fans. Is this a sign that the honeymoon is over? Or just more examples of haters going to hate?

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Review: ARMY OF THE DEAD A Zombie Heist Film Gone Wrong

May 24, 2021 Bill Gatevackes

Zack Snyder’s return to the zombies genre is undone by a brain dead plot and his own excesses.

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REVIEW: JUPITER’S LEGACY Is A Disappointing Copy In A Sea Of Many Better Copies

May 14, 2021 Bill Gatevackes

JUPITER’S LEGACY is the latest comic book deconstruction to be adapted to the small screen. Unfortunately, it pales in comparison to series that have come before it.

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