Articles for tag: DC Universe, DC Universe Online, Flashpoint, Steve Niles

Karla News

‘DC Universe Online: Legends’ Graphic Novel Review

I have to stop making the statement that I don’t like alternate universe story arcs. I’m a big fan of “Young Justice” and loved the “Huntress” comic I read for starters. Now there’s another one to add to my hypocritical list of alternate DC Universe books I enjoyed. It’s the second volume of “DC Universe ...

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On Diction and Selection of Detail in Joan Didion’s “Los Angeles Notebook”

Few essays are as masterfully composed as Joan Didion’s powerful narrative “Los Angeles Notebook”—a captivating essay that conveys Didion’s view of the Santa Ana winds. Didion’s sophisticated diction and selection of detail not only express the sense of anxiety and apprehension that overcomes Los Angeles whenever the Santa Ana winds blow, but also Didion’s belief ...

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‘The World of Flashpoint Featuring the Flash’ Graphic Novel Review

DC Comics begins winding down their “Flashpoint” event with “The World of Flashpoint featuring the Flash .” This collection concentrates on the great heroes and villains within the Scarlet Speedster’s universe. It’s made up of five stories with each one focusing on a different character. Each of the tales is equally as entertaining and holds ...

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‘The World of Flashpoint Featuring Wonder Woman’ Graphic Novel Review

DC Comics really upped the ante with “The World of Flashpoint Featuring Wonder Woman.” Most of the “Flashpoint” graphic novels have four story arcs with one focused on a major player. However this one included not only Wonder Woman, but Aquaman as well. That’s the two heavy hitters the main storyline is based around all ...