Tag Archives: Superheroes

Reading Old Comics – Batman Model Kit Ad

Posted on December 4, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I’ve been reading some of the old comics I read as a kid (a sure sign I’m getting old and reaching the end of my years) and it has been fun to re-live the enjoyment I experienced as a 6 … Continue reading →

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San Diego Comic-Con

Posted on November 30, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I’ve been wanting to attend the San Diego Comic-Con for years and years, but something always keeps me from being able to go; work, lack of time and/or lack of money are the usual culprits. A couple of years ago … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Superhero Movies Of All Time

Posted on November 24, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Empire, the self-described “world’s biggest movie magazine” is running an online poll seeking votes to discover The Greatest Superhero Movies Of All Time. For purposes of their polling, a superhero “is someone who undertakes heroic actions with some kind of … Continue reading →

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X-Men: Days Of Future Past

Posted on May 23, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

After work this afternoon I rushed to the closest theater showing X-Men: Days Of Future Past, got my ticket and settled in with about 150 other movie-goers to watch the latest incarnation of the mutant franchise on the silver screen. … Continue reading →

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Captain America’s To Do List – Star Wars Vs. Star Trek

Posted on March 21, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Two days ago I was watching the first 11 minutes of the new Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie that opens two weeks from today. In the opening scene we find out that Cap, aka Steve Rogers, who is trying … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Things That Turn 50 In 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Over at Mental Floss, they have a post up about “50 Things That Turn 50 in 2014” and there are some really cool things listed that are turning 50 this year. I turned 9 years old in 1964, so I … Continue reading →

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The Costume Alone Doesn’t Cut It

Posted on March 3, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I saw this cartoon a couple of days ago in the paper. It reminded me of a time when I was 10 or 11 and I created my own Superhero costume to wear out of things I found in my … Continue reading →

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Poor Spider-Man; Reminders Are Everywhere

Posted on December 17, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

You know, there you are minding your own damn Spider-business by taking care of a little grocery shopping because Aunt May doesn’t feel well and suddenly, without warning, a simple box of rice reminds you of your terrible loss. Life … Continue reading →

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