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3 on Doom Patrol 4x09 Review - CelebrationAs a television show continues to produce new episodes, the chances that you'll get a musical episode approach 100%. Everything from the Simpsons to Grey's Anatomy to Batman: The Brave and the Bold have musical episodes. And of course, you can't forget about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the show that turned the idea into a bonafide…
Batman stories generally tend to lean toward science fiction, but the vast world of DC is full of magic, and it sneaks into Batman stories from time to time. It's hard to tell where this week's story lands; it comes across a bit like Evil X-Men, but it definitely doesn't press as deep into the…
Exactly nine months. That's how long it's been, as I write this, since Doom Patrol episode 6, which aired on January 5, 2023. Spoilers follow for Doom Patrol Season 4, Episode 7, "Qrqwith Patrol," and Episode 8, "Fame Patrol." "Orqwith Patrol" and "Fame Patrol" That's really weirdly long time to pause a show in the middle of a…
Terry can't seem to be on time. No matter where he's going, Bruce is almost always calling him to look into some crime. I don't think the show ever explains whether public transit user Terry McGinnis is going all the way out to Wayne Manor to change into his cool suit or if he just…
The cultural impact of Batman: The Animated Series is outsized compared to its 3-year, 109-episode run. The series brought together many disparate elements of Batman stories over the years and turned them into one cohesive, stylish product that shaped the way both fans and culture at large view the Dark Knight. The tone of Batman…
Fighting the system from inside the system doesn't always work--sometimes you have to go outside to get anything done. Harley and Ivy consider leaving their new positions behind to become the best versions of themselves. Spoilers follow for Harley Quinn Season 4, Episode 10, 'Killer's Block.' "Killer's Block" There are all kinds of plot threads…
With the focus of Batman Beyond often on younger people, the show is as often about the kids as it is about the villains. Last week was about the influence exerted by parents who want their child to live a certain way. This week, we follow Max and learn that despite her performance in school…
The particulars of comic books are often inconsequential to the point of being silly. If you try to logic out how everything works, mostly you just find out that it doesn't. Somewhere along the way you have to suspend disbelief, even for Batman. For Superman, one of those things is the location of his two primary residences,…
It turns out there's a totally plausible explanation for why Harley's been seeing herself everywhere, but the truth just raises more questions. Spoilers follow for Harley Quinn Season 4, Episode 9, 'Potato-Based Cloning Incident.' "Potato-Based Cloning Incident" Aaaand they're apart again. This episode starts with Harley and Ivy together, but while they try to figure…
Harley and Ivy are back together, and that means it's the perfect time to take a detour to the Italian countryside. This Bane-centric episode is hilarious and weird. Spoilers follow for Harley Quinn Season 4, Episode 8, 'Il Buffone.' "Il Buffone" The title of this episode translates to 'The Buffoon,' just in case that isn't…
A season finale is a little easier to stomach when you know a second season is already deep into development. This particular finale has a couple of important reveals that will affect the show going forward along with being just a satisfying conclusion to this first season. Beware spoilers for My Adventures with Superman Episode…
One theme you can't avoid in Superman stories is the possession of power; who has it, how they use it, and what they'll do to protect it. Most people in Metropolis seem to agree that Superman is a protector and defender, but certain parts of the government undoubtedly see Superman as a wildcard--a potential and…
Is there such a thing as being reverse canceled? Where everyone thinks you're terrible, but it comes out that you're not actually all that bad, or that maybe you've gone soft? Anyway, Joker is having a rough time this week. Spoilers follow for Harley Quinn Season 4, Episode 7, 'The Most Culturally Impactful Film Franchise…
One of the throughlines of almost all Batman stories is the shadow our parents can cast over our lives, whether it be through their reputations, expectations, or the way they raise (or don't raise) us. It shouldn't be a surprise that this comes up for the villains as well from time to time. The Royal…
Journalists are a crucial archetype in comics, and especially in DC Comics. Lois Lane and Clark Kent are the most famous, of course. But Cat Grant helped to make the Arrowverse's Supergirl who she was. Summer Gleeson appeared all over the place in Batman: The Animated Series. Vicki Vale's place in the DC universe goes…
Harley Quinn just joined the Bat Family and things are falling apart. Batman is in jail, Talia al Ghul repossessed all of their high-tech weaponry, Batgirl went missing, and then Nightwing fell out of a tree, seemingly dead? It's almost like Harley Quinn was never meant to be a full-on superhero. Spoilers follow for Harley Quinn Season…
When I was in middle school, I got to read for class what would end up being one of my all-time favorite short stories, Richard McConnell's 'The Most Dangerous Game.' Even today, this century-old story feels like an early example of an action movie or exciting comic book. You could drop Keanu Reeves into the…
Blue Beetle isn't the first, second, or third choice for a standalone superhero film, but after 15 years of superhero movies, producers are starting to have to look for other heroes. That brings us to Jaime Reyes, the modern take on DC's most famous insectoid hero, Blue Beetle. Who could've ever imagined Blue Beetle getting…
Without constant balancing influence from each other, it seems that Harley and Ivy are losing themselves. Harley is working overtime to impress the unimpressable Nightwing, and Ivy is trending on social media--and it's taking a toll on both of them. Spoilers follow for Harley Quinn Season 4, Episode 5, 'Don't Wait Up, Getting Ice Dick.'…
After asking Lois out above the spaceship buried under his farm, Clark wants to plan the perfect date for her. That means it's time for a little someone to throw a wrench in the works. And by little, I mean Mr. Mxyzptlk. Beware spoilers for My Adventures with Superman Episode 7, "Kiss Kiss Fall In…
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