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The Man of Steel Night of A Thousand Doomsdays Review

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Another installment in the new Superman chapter book series. This one definitely has a lot more action than the others and some old characters like Lois Lane and the General appear. Superman sticks to his character for the most part except that he maybe acts a little nervous in some scenes.

Superman is flying around when he notices that a large alien invasion army is approaching earth. He flies in to check it out, but unfortunately they won’t leave peacefully. These aliens want Earth’s water and minerals. Superman quickly tells them that they can’t have it so they send in some grunts to take him out. Superman destroys one and notices that they are all Doomsday clones. Luckily they aren’t alive so he can go all out. Can Superman defeat all of these Doomsdays!? It seems unlikely until Doomsday joins the fray.

Superman looked pretty good as always, but I didn’t like how he was captured. This is Superman we’re talking about after all. The red sun can be tricky, but Superman’s too fast for any of that to work. I’m also skeptical as to how they kidnapped Doomsday. Doomsday looked pretty good once he broke free and he took out a large number of clones. Since his regeneration is better than Superman’s, he was able to recover pretty quickly. One scene that I didn’t like was when Doomsday was afraid of Superman. Sure Superman’s powerful, but Doomsday has no reason to fear him. They’re both about equal in power and he has regeneration. Not to mention that Superman was pretty weakened. Ah well, I guess he made the right call in leaving.

On the earth side of things, the military prepares to take down the Doomsday clones. The army does all right and they look decently good, but the dialogue between Superman and Lois felt a little robotic. He felt like he was reminding the audience about who she was with his extended monologue.

Overall, this was probably the best Superman chapter book so far and it had a lot of action. Doomsday looked pretty good for the most part and Superman stayed tough through thick and thin. Saving the earth can be pretty tricky, but Superman is always up for the challenge. I’d recommend this to comic readers and good ole fashioned Superman fans.

Overall 7/10

The Man of Steel The Moon Bandits Review

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Superman is back in his next adventure! While Superman has many comics and TV appearances, he hasn’t gotten to appear in many books. This series is quickly changing that and is helping Superman to become more of a prominent figure again. The plot makes for an interesting read.

Superman is attacked by a Lexcorp employee whose armor makes him 1000X stronger. That’s a pretty big power boost and the guy actually gives Superman a decent battle. After Superman defeats the robot, he stops a large tidal wave from hitting the area. He finds out that living machines are taking away the moon and transporting it to their planet. Superman can’t let them do such a thing and he heads off to stop them.

Well, it’s an interesting beginning to the story and Superman has an epic battle with them. The only problem is…it’s a little hard to believe. Superman should have no problem dealing with these guys, but they actually beat him up pretty badly for the most part. We are reminded of Superman’s speed twice and it’s how he wins both of his major battles. The other JLA members are mentioned, but they are too busy defending their cities from tidal waves to save the earth. It was an interesting excuse, but I think they could have come to help. Maybe they just figured that Superman wouldn’t need their help, which is a pretty valid excuse. Lex nearly gets the last laugh in this book, but we all know that Superman has to get the last word in.

Overall, it was a pretty good depiction of Superman and the DC universe. The book was pretty short, but quality always defeats quantity. It’s good to see the DCAU art back and it’s a good homage to the 90’s show. I’d recommend this fun read to Superman fans everywhere.

Overall 7/10

Yugioh World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia Stats and Records

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My personal stats for the game!

Play Time 14h 50m
DP 3009
Rank New Duelist
Stars 3
Wifi Emblems 0
Medals 20
Cards 128
Total Single Duels 35
Total Tag Duels 6
Total Turbo Duels 5
Win Ratio 95.7%
Deck Win Ratio 100%
Max Continuous Wins 39
Total Summons 207
Tribute Summons 25
Special Summons 31
Fusion Summons 0
Ritual Summons 0
Synchro Summons 0
# of spells activated 109
Normal spells 30
Quick play spells 29
Field Spells 12
Continuous spells 14
Equip Spells 45
Ritual Spells 0
Speed Spells 9
# of traps activated 77
Normal Traps 64
Continuous Traps 9
Counter Traps 7

Single Duel records

# of spells activated 5
Speed Spells 4
# of traps activated 6
Normal Summons 8
Tribute Summons 2
Special Summons 4
Fusion Summons 0
Ritual Summons 0
Synchro Summons 0
Tokens 2
Chains 3
Max ATK 4600
Max Damage 3600
Max LP Recovered 7400
Max LP Difference 7000
Max Reflected damage 700
Monsters destroyed in battle 8
Monsters destroyed by effects 6
Monsters removed 1
Hand Destruction 1
Deck Destruction 0
Cards returned to hand 3
Spell Counters 1
Fastest win 5 turns
Longest Win 29 turns

Card Pack Completion

Acceleration 1st Gear 84%

Duel Runner Stats

Time Attack

Highway
Normal 1m 22s B Rank

Geoglyphs
Normal 51s S Rank

Duel Record

Tashiro 1-0
Akiza 1-1
Itsuki 1-0
Kalin 2-0
Arashiyama 1-0
Clock 1-0
Hiroyuki 1-0
Kuroe 1-0
Kameno 2-0
Ida 2-0
Crow (Past) 1-0
Gushizama 1-0
Yusei (Past) 1-0
Jack (Past) 1-0
Torunka 1-0
Eiki 1-0
Zape 1-0
Regulus 1-0
Jean 1-0
Crow (TD) 1-0
Zeman 1-0
Greigar (TD) 1-0
Kalin (TD) 1-0
Carly (TD) 1-0
Sayer 1-0
Misty 1-0
Roman 1-0
Lazar 1-0
Rex (TD) 1-0
Rex 1-0
Similar Pairs 1-0
Two Cute 1-0
Outlaws 1-0
Known Troublemakers 1-0

Yugioh World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia Review

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The World Championship titles have always been my personal favorite series from the Yugioh franchise. They are always pretty fun and there are many duels to be had. This is one of the few games in the series to actually have a concrete story mode which just makes the game all the better!

The game revolves around a kid named Terry (At least in my version!) who used to be pals with Yusei and the Enforcers. After that, he went on to become one of Sayer’s Arcadia grunts. Terry would never do such a thing willingly so they brainwashed him. Terry’s mind is too strong to be controlled for long so he starts to resist and gains back some of his memories. Will he gain all of his memories back and help the heroes save the day!? Or will he stay a villain forever?

Terry is a pretty solid protagonist and he’s definitely one of the better characters in the game. He isn’t afraid of anybody and he’s a very powerful duelist. He has no equal when it comes to dueling and not even Yusei or Director Goodwin could stop him. In the game Terry is unbeatable and there is literally no duelist who can take him down. Not to mention that Terry also has the best duel runner in the world (As it would seem anyway)

Yusei is a pretty good character, but he is never able to back up his tough talk. His Duel Runner also tends to break down at the worst times. Still, Yusei will never abandon a friend and he’s much more noble than most of today’s main characters. They could certainly learn a thing or two from Yusei.

Jack Atlas is a top notch duelist in his own right as well and he always gives it his all. He’s the only signer who is able to defeat his dark counterpart without Terry’s help. He’s also a pretty solid character and I don’t see why you wouldn’t like him. For the most part, he’s a dependable hero who gets the job done. (Of course none of the heroes were as fast as Terry and ended up missing part of the final battle)

Akiza is another signer and possibly the strongest. In a duel Yusei or Jack could probably defeat Akiza, but in a physical fight, she would definitely win. Akiza has psychic powers and she is very skilled at using them. Akiza has her share of evil moments and definitely does a lot of damage, but in the end she proves that she’s a hero.

Leo and Luna are the final main characters. Leo doesn’t really do anything for the entire battle and he’s way out of his league. He doesn’t get the mark of the signer and he’s not a really good duelist. Luna does all right as well, but her dueling abilities aren’t as good as the other signers. You can blame this on the fact that she’s still a kid.

The Dark Signers make for pretty good antagonists and they’re pretty mysterious. Kallen was definitely the best Dark Signer, but Rex Goodwin was also pretty good. Director Goodwin tricked most of the main cast for the majority of the game which earns him some points. With his sheer muscle power, he could probably have defeated them in a hand to hand fight if it had come down to that.

One thing that I wasn’t crazy about in this game was that they got rid of the traditional championship mode. In the other games, there were tiers where you would beat the other characters on the tier to unlock the next one. It was a very fun way to duel and advance through the rankings. I guess Story Mode was a good replacement, but I still miss that part.

The gameplay is as great as always and you’ll never get tired of dueling. It’s pretty fast paced and you’ll find yourself in a lot of tight situations. The computer’s AI is pretty good as well. This game also features Duel Runner races which are very fun. Once you’ve got a nicely customized Duel Runner, you’ll be ready to tackle anything! There are also turbo duels which are basically a mix of the two. I think it would be fun to control the duel runner while dueling, but maybe for a sequel.

Overall, this is another solid installment to the franchise and I highly recommend it to gamers everywhere. You won’t find this intense action in many games and the cast is easily one of the better ones. I know that I’ll be picking up the sequel at some point (And you can expect a review), but until then at least I have this game to pass the time by. There is always more to do in a Yugioh game and this one has a Lot of replay value. There are many more duelists to beat and races to conquer after all.

Overall 8/10

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G Man Volume 1 Learning How To Fly Review

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I’ve only read one G Man comic in the past, so checking out the first trade paperback would be a good way to truly check out the series. While the comic mixes comedy with action, it does a much better job than Tiny Titans and even the Incredibles. The comic is definitely a blast to read and the cast is already pretty solid.

The plot begins with Mikey learning how to fly. It’s a tough job, but in the end he finds his magical cape and learns that flying’s a piece of cake. His brother Dave manages to get a piece of the cape and turns it into a belt. Both of them can fly and they get stronger after each battle. The magical cape builds up an immunity so that no attack will work on them twice. It’s definitely a pretty handy tool to have, but they haven’t gotten into many fights yet. The ploy changes a little as they get to meet alternate versions of themselves and the fate of many universes hang in the balance. It was all very climatic, but the ending may surprise some readers.

G Man (Mikey’s new superhero name) is a pretty solid protagonist and he’s not afraid to stand up for what’s right. Once he’s got an idea, he always makes sure to stand by it. He’s currently the best character of the series and he even switched his costume at one point. (Superboy Prime style!)

Great Man (Dave’s new name) is also pretty solid and he’s the 2nd best character in the comic. He’s quicker to fight and he’s not as lenient as G Man. So when Kid Thunder attacked him, Great Man just took him down. He doesn’t let any character mess with him and he’s also pretty tricky.

G Man has some friends like Billy Demon and Sparky. Sparky’s pretty fast, but he hasn’t gotten that much screentime yet so it’s a little early to judge him. Billy Demon is also an average character and I wouldn’t say that I’m a fan. Mr. G is one of the better characters in this comic and he makes sure that everyone stays off of his lawn. Thunderman is one of the big heroes of the city, but I can’t say that I’m impressed. I’ll be waiting for him to take on some opponents at some point.

This comic was definitely a nice start to the series and it may be just the beginning! This comic series could grow up to be one of the bigger ones. I’ll be looking forward to seeing what they do in the next graphic novel. Naturally I recommend this comic to all comic fans, or just anyone who likes to read a fun comic once in a while.

Overall 7/10

La Corda D Oro Review

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La Corda D Oro is a pretty unique series. The plot revolves around a girl named Kohoko. She meets up with a fairy who can only be seen by a select few who can help to bring music back into its golden age. The fairy tells her that she must inspire people with her music and gives her a magical violin. With it, she can play excellently as long as she is one with the music..in a way. Along the way, she realizes the true value of music and why it’s a necessary part of everyday life.

Kahoko isn’t the only character who’s deeply interested in music. Once she joins the music world, she runs into Len, Ryotaro, and others. Winning the contests may be easy with her magical violin, but what happens when it starts to break down? Will Kahoko be able to master the violin or is all hope lost!?

This is one series where I can’t say that I really like any of the characters, but they aren’t awful. Kahoko is a pretty cheerful character, but she doubts herself a lot and by the end of the series, her music skills never become extraordinary. Technically that’s realistic since she just started playing the instrument, but it is pretty disappointing. By the end of the series, she definitely has a long way to go. The fairy helps her less and less as the series goes on and he basically disappears by the end. Kahoko is one of only two Gen Ed (General Education or basically normal school) characters who is able to practice and compete alongside the music school kids.

Len is known as one of the greatest musicians around. Like Kahoko, he also uses the violin. If Kahoko is cheerful and only average at the violin, he’s the exact opposite. He’s pretty silent and he also tends to be pretty rude. He doesn’t usually mean it, but he doesn’t know how to interact well with others. He mastered the violin a long time ago and his skills are unparalleled. Later on, he even leaves the city so that he can further his skills and rise to the next level. He starts to warm up to the others by the end and maybe even learns that friendship can be a good thing. Of course, he has to leave at the end which may make him regress a bit.

Ryotaro is the other Gen Ed student who manages to make it into the big leagues. He misses out on most of the first volumes as a musician. At first he just wants to stick to sports, but Kahoko helps him realize that music is one of the most important hobbies ever. That’s basically what happens; At any rate, Ryotaro uses the piano in his performances. He’s pretty good and he actually competes with Len a lot. He never ends up surpassing him, but he definitely gave Len a good fight. Ryotaro’s one of the happier members and he’s usually pretty upbeat.

Azuma is one of the musicians that you will find yourself disliking pretty quickly. He’s rich and pretty good at the flute. While he appears to be a very nice and polite guy to the general audience, he actually harbors a dark side as well. He’s pretty rude to Kahoko for the entire series, but unfortunately nobody ever notices. Later on he must decide between sticking to music or furthering his education. (I wonder which one he’ll pick…)

Keiichi is another music student who plays the cello. He doesn’t get as much of a role as the other members and he mostly enjoys sleeping. He’s decently good at music and he tends to do pretty good. He’s overshadowed by the other members, but he’s an all right character. Finally, we have Kazuki and Shouko, but there’s no reason to go too in depth with them. Kazuki is also a pretty happy guy who plays the trumpet. He’s all right at best, but next to Kahoko he may be the worst musician. His personality doesn’t really change that much and he never notices that his best friend (Azuma) has a dark side even though it’s fairly obvious. Shouko plays the clarinet, but that’s about all I can say about her. She’s very quiet and rarely talks to gets any character development.

The art for the series is decently good and the pacing is all right. There isn’t an overabundance of romance, but a bit more than is necessary. If they had cut the whole romance subplot out of the way and just kept it to music playing, this may have risen to a higher score. As it is, I’d recommend it to Shojo fans or people who really enjoy music. I thought the manga was all right and one of the better Shojo’s that I read.

Overall 4/10

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Tournament Smashers Episode 47 Sasuke vs Killua

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The next battle is upon us!

Sasuke charged through the woods. He had been searching for an opponent to defeat for nearly two weeks. He needed to get a lot of wins and very fast if he wanted to have the best record. He saw a moderately large building and there was a gate to prevent unwanted trespassers. “Just what I needed,” Sasuke thought as he flipped over the gate “Hey, nobody can go in there!” a voice yelled after Sasuke as he approached the building.

“Dragon Flame jutsu!” Sasuke yelled as he ignored the voice and shot a giant fire blast. The building blew up in a blaze of fiery glory. “That’s how I roll,” Sasuke thought as he smirked. He knew that the fire would quickly attract some impressive fighters. He heard a skateboard approaching him and quickly threw a kunai. When he didn’t hear anyone beg for mercy, Sasuke turned around. The boy on the skateboard had caught the kunai.

“That was my house,” The kid said as he threw the kunai back at Sasuke. Sasuke grabbed it, but the kunai was laced with electricity. “Ugh,” Sasuke grimaced as he threw the kunai away. “I’m Killua Zoldyck, a professional assassin,” Killua said as he kicked his skateboard away. “I’m an Uchiha!” Sasuke quickly countered as he started performing some hand signs.

“Chidori!” Sasuke yelled as he charged at Killua. Killua pushed Sasuke’s hand away with one hand and then punched Sasuke through a tree with the other. “How’d you get past the Chidori?” Sasuke asked as he turned on his sharingan. “We both use electric abilities and I’m pretty much immune,” Killua replied as he fire a thunder blast. Sasuke jumped over it and fired another fireball, but Killua disappeared.

Sasuke’s sharingan quickly noticed Killua throwing a punch at Sasuke from the side and he ducked. Sasuke shot out a quick kick, but Killua dodged again at super speed and appeared from Sasuke’s other side. Killua quickly stabbed at Sasuke, but Sasuke had been replaced with a log.

“Chidori!” Sasuke yelled from above Killua as he descended. Killua punched Sasuke back into the air and started charging up his nen. Sasuke quickly shot out some shruikens, but Killua dodged them all and jumped after Sasuke. Sasuke dodged his flurry of punches thanks to his sharingan and quickly activated his curse mark.

Sasuke punched Killua into the burning remains of the old house. “That ought to slow him down,” Sasuke thought as he prepared another Chidori. Killua appeared in front of Sasuke and quickly hit him with another electric shock. As Sasuke was falling, he quickly kicked Killua into the air.

Sasuke took out a sword from his pocket. He hadn’t been planning to use this for weapon for about 3 years, but he knew that it was do or die time! He jumped into the air and slashed at Killua. Killua blocked with his arm and landed back on the ground. “His aura can even block sword strikes,” Sasuke thought as he also landed.

“It’s time to finish this,” Sasuke thought as his curse mark went into level 2. “Chidori Blade!” Sasuke yelled as electricity covered his sword. Killua shot a blast of electricity at Sasuke, but he blocked with his sword and charged at Killua. Killua jumped out of the way as Sasuke slammed his sword into the ground. The ground broke open in several areas, which made Killua stumble.

Sasuke seized the opportunity and punched him to the ground. Sasuke followed up with a sword slash, but Killua rolled to the side and dodged it. Then he counterattacked with a tackle, but Sasuke threw him off and got back up. “Black Chidori!” Sasuke yelled as he slammed Killua through a building. Killua got back up, but Sasuke hit him with a dragon flame jutsu. “I’ve lost,” Killua said as he hit the ground. His shadow seemed to merge with the trees and the grass as he vanished.

“I ALWAYS KNEW THAT I WOULD WIN!” Sasuke laughed as the curse mark started to consume him. Quickly he powered down and went back to the leaf village. “Soon, I will even defeat the legendary Goku,” he thought as he left. Killua woke up in a dark castle. “The master will see you now,” a voice said as a dark door opened. “Cool,” Killua thought as he got his yo yo ready and prepared to go in. He may have lost to the Uchiha kid, but he figured that he could take down whoever was in the room.

Dr Wiseman vs Ash

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Dr Wiseman must be pretty wise to have gotten his name, but he made the mistake of crossing paths with Ash Ketchum. In a fight, he could maybe give Ash a run for his money. However, once Ash takes out his pokemon, all bets are off. Ash has a large number of pokemon and they would lead him to victory. Ash wins.

Ryder White vs Bane

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Ryder White has his gun and he did gain some additional power thanks to becoming an undead, but it just won’t be enough. Strength wise I still wouldn’t put him on Bane level. Not to mention that Bane also has better hand to hand combat skills and he even took down Batman. Ryder White may have lost his debut match, but he could be back. Bane wins.