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Tag: Marvel Comics

Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark

Posted on May 2, 2022March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark
Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark

The Iron Age…On September 6, 2005 Marvel entered into a non-recourse debt structure with Merrill Lynch collateralized by movie rights for 10 characters: Iron Man would be the first to make his “Mark.” (At the time Marvel’s media release said: “Marvel characters set to join Captain America in the movies are the Avengers, Nick Fury,…

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167 | Paul Vermeersch (Shared Universe)

Posted on September 1, 2020March 7, 2023 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on 167 | Paul Vermeersch (Shared Universe)
167 | Paul Vermeersch (Shared Universe)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews poet Paul Vermeersch whose latest collection is Shared Universe: New and Selected Poems 1995-2020.

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164 | Tom Scioli (Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics)

Posted on August 11, 2020March 7, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 164 | Tom Scioli (Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics)
164 | Tom Scioli (Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan comic book artist and writer Tom Scioli whose latest “issues” are Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics (a graphic novel biography on Jack Kirby) and Fantastic Four: Grand Design (which removes the seams from the FF’s comic book continuity.).

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162 | David Oster (Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won’t)

Posted on July 28, 2020March 7, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 162 | David Oster (Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won’t)
162 | David Oster (Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won’t)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director David Oster whose SYFY documentary is Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won’t.

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Morning Tea: The New Mutants

Posted on March 9, 2020 By Sammy Younan
Morning Tea: The New Mutants

The New Mutants are Rahne Sinclair/Wolfsbane Illyana Rasputin/Magik Sam Guthrie/Cannonball Roberto “Bobby” da Costa/Sunspot Danielle Moonstar/Mirage. Also this is yet again a reminder that Reddit is not news much less journalism. Your feelings are not facts. The New Mutants opens on April 3, 2020. Yo: Read The Rest: Here. -28-

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136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)

Posted on December 3, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)
136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Charles Soule who has written for Marvel & Image Comics; his second novel Anyone is out now.

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131 | Benjamin Percy (Suicide Woods)

Posted on October 29, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 131 | Benjamin Percy (Suicide Woods)
131 | Benjamin Percy (Suicide Woods)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks horror and heroes with Benjamin Percy writer of Suicide Woods (a short story collection) & Wolverine.

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088 | Ryan North (How to Invent Everything)

Posted on September 25, 2018March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 088 | Ryan North (How to Invent Everything)
088 | Ryan North (How to Invent Everything)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Ryan North author of How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler.

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#PantsWorthy: Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition

Posted on July 23, 2018 By Sammy Younan
#PantsWorthy: Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition

The largest exhibition ever staged at MoPOP, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes features more than 300 original artifacts including iconic artwork, costumes, and props from such comics and films as Captain America, The Avengers and many more.

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076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)

Posted on April 3, 2018March 5, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)
076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Charles Soule who has written Marvel Comics (Daredevil) & DC Comics (Swamp Thing); his debut novel is The Oracle Year.

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  • #CouchWorthy: March 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    It’s hard to believe but we’re basically into April. Spring has sprung. However, before we leave March behind here are some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em. What about something fresh? Or something different? Or fun! Then here ya go!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 27 – April 02, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR goes down a Rabbit Hole after a Knock At The Cabin. The dinosaurs are loose, there's a murder mystery and a couple of a-ha moments you can take…s'all on me? You're welcome!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 20 – 26, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Big Names in this week's #SetTheVCR: The Sandman, Mr. October, David Koresh and Tom Cruise. All they require is a Watcher, Britpop supplies the soundtrack.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 13 – 19, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is a fantastic TV tour: from Local comedy, to Irish hospitality to an Essex County visit after seeing Changeland you'll want to wear comfortable pants. Or no pants…even better!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    We got historical farts, spies in a cold war and a talking seashell…that can only mean it's #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: February 27 – March 05, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Selective Outrage, a ghost and a Lil Yoda…obviously it's time for #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: February 20 – 26, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Smile! It's a fresh week of TV; you don't need The Consultant to know the Circus is back in town. It's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 13 – 19, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week in #SetTheVCR we go to space, technology runs amok and the American Government has been keeping UFOs secret. Welcome to the future…in this week's TV.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 06 – 12, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    A #SetTheVCR week that starts with a #GOAT…but will it end with a #GOAT?
  • #SetTheVCR: January 30 – February 05, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Ark you excited for another #SetTheVCR? Train your Watchful Eye on these fresh recommendations that'll make you Stand and cheer.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: DCEU Is Pee-Ew | Batgirl vs HBO MaxAugust 5, 2022
    Sammy & Rob Gaudette discuss and review the status of the DCEU following the cancellation of Batgirl on HBO Max. Rob still has hope.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: Contact Photography Festival 2022 | Culture SnapMay 12, 2022
    Sammy is joined by photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap to discuss and recommend a happy handful of Contact Photography Festival exhibitions.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: A Taylor Hawkins MemorialMarch 28, 2022
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss the shocking and sad passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, 2022.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: All The Batmans | Keaton To Nipples to BatfleckMarch 10, 2022
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss All The Batmans: from Michael Keaton to Ben Affleck.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: 2021 Induction Ceremony | Rock & Roll Hall of FameNovember 25, 2021
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss their happy highlights from the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

  • Yaron Weitzman (Tanking to the Top) and Sammy Younan in My Summer Lair 148
    Under-Review: Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers
    by Sammy Younan
    Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sportsby Yaron WeitzmanPublished by Grand Central Publishing on March 17, 2020NBA // Non-Fiction // 76ers One of the best lines in Yaron Weitzman’s NBA book: “Hinkie triggered a culture war.” Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and...

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  • New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

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