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Utilitarian Review 1/30/16

Utilitarian Review 1/30/16

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Comics by the Date: January 1952 to February 1952

Comics by the Date: January 1952 to February 1952

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Carl Barks' Uncle Scrooge in his first starring role....

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The furry cover to Island #6....

 

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On the definition of comics and the definition of art.

 
 
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In praise of Joss Whedon’s logistical skill.

 
 
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Why Whedon’s 2012 film works.

 
 
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Joss Whedon vs. PKD.

 
 
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