Anti-Heroes
Pop culture is rife with anti-heroes. You can’t swing a dead cat in a movie theater or bookstore without hitting one. According to Wikipedia, the anti-hero dates back to Lord […]
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Sidekicks
Just what the heck is a sidekick anyway? According to Wikipedia, the term originated in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. In pickpocket slang, the “kick” pocket was the […]
Best Mystery Writer
I think I understand why Letterman and others like him do Top-10 lists… it’s a nice solution to writer’s block! Who would you say, dear reader, is the best mystery […]
Heroes and Relationships
I saw Iron Man 3 with my wife and kids opening weekend; I really enjoyed the film. It was a great look at the Tony Stark character, adding some interesting […]
Women as (Super) Heroes
The Buffalo News’ Rich Heldenfels asked an interesting question yesterday– Why are there so few women superheroes? Heldenfel takes a brief look at some failures and less than spectacular successes […]
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