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Writer: Rainbow Rowell / Artist: Kris Anka / Marvel
This issue was an service top to bottom, and I was here for every panel of it! First off, joining the wonderful Rainbow Rowell is returning artist Kris Anka who absolutely crushed every single look, facial expression, and thunder thighs detail. While I’ve appreciated Andres Genolet’s artistic takeover, Anka did such an excellent job that the costume tryout 1st half could’ve been the entire issue and would’ve gotten zero complaints from me. From start to finish, the runaways were having fun, flexing, beaming with excitement and filled with that ass-kicking passion that we don’t see enough of these days!
From Chase’s absurd opening line of “Am I wearing a padded bra, right now?” This was one of the most genuine, hilarious, and enjoyable issues of Runaways in some time. It’s not like this book has been in any sort of a slump, there are simply times when Rowell brings out the best from each of our heroes differing characteristics. It’s also great when she showcases their hive mind and they all yell their collective thoughts and opinions.
Victor got the entire team on board with Doc Justice’s mission and they begin to squad up by suiting up in previous J-Team superhero costumes. Nico’s entire progression from wanting the most basic bulletproof costume to settling for some ridiculous ninja Poison Ivy look was the stuff of legend. Absolutely could not get enough of Karolina’s smirk when Nico had on the MOST over the top and scantily clad dominatrix lookin’ fit. Molly’s face of disgust was equally impressive. Speaking of Molly, the group’s stance of “HELL TO THE NA” when Doc had her try on that somewhat inappropriate, and a tad too revealing, cheerleader costume was on point.
After Karolina don’s the apparently necessary Princess Justice costume, Molly realizes the old J-Bird suit is poppin’. Chase is fully strapped and padded and Victor reps the costume he probably won’t take off for a month straight. It’s time for Rowell to get on her A+ Gert writing game. Of course, Doc Justice did research and knows that Gert lacks combat experience, so he left her all the way out of the costume session. Rainbow Rowell wrote the hell out for this scene and Anka drew the pages perfectly. Don’t even get me started on the coloring job by Dee Cunniffe and Jim Campbell! Their use of the midnight black silhouette to show the dread that Gert was feeling after being left out was phenomenal.
Although my heart broke for Gert, the one member of the team who had her cool power/piece of tech taken away from her and lacks fighting skills, I think this will be a huge learning moment for her. I have no clue where Rowell will go with her character, but she has talked about how she has big things in store for Gert. First was her updated look and I believe the next will be her ability to provide support for the team outside of getting killed or feeding Old Lace. Runaways #27 is one of the best issues in months! It’s flooded with humor, action, pain and all sorts of joy that is sure to please most readers.
10 Gross Gluten-Free Cookies out of 10
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Writer: Rainbow Rowell / Artist: Kris Anka / Marvel
This issue was an service top to bottom, and I was here for every panel of it! First off, joining the wonderful Rainbow Rowell is returning artist Kris Anka who absolutely crushed every single look, facial expression, and thunder thighs detail. While I’ve appreciated Andres Genolet’s artistic takeover, Anka did such an excellent job that the costume tryout 1st half could’ve been the entire issue and would’ve gotten zero complaints from me. From start to finish, the runaways were having fun, flexing, beaming with excitement and filled with that ass-kicking passion that we don’t see enough of these days!
From Chase’s absurd opening line of “Am I wearing a padded bra, right now?” This was one of the most genuine, hilarious, and enjoyable issues of Runaways in some time. It’s not like this book has been in any sort of a slump, there are simply times when Rowell brings out the best from each of our heroes differing characteristics. It’s also great when she showcases their hive mind and they all yell their collective thoughts and opinions.
Victor got the entire team on board with Doc Justice’s mission and they begin to squad up by suiting up in previous J-Team superhero costumes. Nico’s entire progression from wanting the most basic bulletproof costume to settling for some ridiculous ninja Poison Ivy look was the stuff of legend. Absolutely could not get enough of Karolina’s smirk when Nico had on the MOST over the top and scantily clad dominatrix lookin’ fit. Molly’s face of disgust was equally impressive. Speaking of Molly, the group’s stance of “HELL TO THE NA” when Doc had her try on that somewhat inappropriate, and a tad too revealing, cheerleader costume was on point.
After Karolina don’s the apparently necessary Princess Justice costume, Molly realizes the old J-Bird suit is poppin’. Chase is fully strapped and padded and Victor reps the costume he probably won’t take off for a month straight. It’s time for Rowell to get on her A+ Gert writing game. Of course, Doc Justice did research and knows that Gert lacks combat experience, so he left her all the way out of the costume session. Rainbow Rowell wrote the hell out for this scene and Anka drew the pages perfectly. Don’t even get me started on the coloring job by Dee Cunniffe and Jim Campbell! Their use of the midnight black silhouette to show the dread that Gert was feeling after being left out was phenomenal.
Although my heart broke for Gert, the one member of the team who had her cool power/piece of tech taken away from her and lacks fighting skills, I think this will be a huge learning moment for her. I have no clue where Rowell will go with her character, but she has talked about how she has big things in store for Gert. First was her updated look and I believe the next will be her ability to provide support for the team outside of getting killed or feeding Old Lace. Runaways #27 is one of the best issues in months! It’s flooded with humor, action, pain and all sorts of joy that is sure to please most readers.
10 Gross Gluten-Free Cookies out of 10
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TGIF. While you’re planning for the long weekend ahead, we’ve rounded up the top movie and TV trailers that you may have missed during the week.
Sonic The Hedgehog finally received an updated trailer, while the movie Fantasy Island teases a screwed up tropical escape. From Paramount Pictures’ The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run to Netflix’s Selena The Series, here are the top movies and TV shows to keep on your radar.
Fantasy Island
What if your dreams can come true on one vacation retreat? Fantasy Island, a thriller about people who get to take revenge or seek closure, is a chilling mind trip that blurs the lines of reality. Fantasy Island premieres in theaters on Valentine’s Day.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Gary goes missing in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run. When the beloved pet gets “snailnapped,” SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star go on the craziest adventure where Keanu Reeves appears as a chill tumbleweed and they encounter “the lost city of Atlantic City.” The animated film hits theaters in May 2020.
SCOOB!
The Mystery Machine crew is back in the animated movie SCOOB!. Shaggy and Scooby end up in a creepy spaceship and Velma, Daphne, and Fred need to rescue their friends and solve the case before it’s too late. SCOOB! is coming to theaters in summer 2020.
Sonic The Hedgehog
After some backlash, the new Sonic The Hedgehog trailer steps up to fan’s expectations. When the superpowered creature shows up to Earth, he has to protect humans from the evil Doctor Eggman (Jim Carrey) and not get caught. Sonic The Hedgehog premieres in theaters on Feb. 14.
Seberg
Seberg is Amazon Studios’ upcoming thriller focused on the life of Jean Seberg (Kristen Stewart), an actress who was targeted by the FBI in the ’60s. When Seberg decides to support the civil rights movement, she becomes harassed by the government and tries to gain back control of her life. Seberg is coming soon to select theaters.
Selena: The Series
A series about Queen of Tejano music Selena Quintanilla is coming to Netflix next year. The Walking Dead’s Christian Serratos stars as the famous singer in the new show, which doesn’t have a set debut date yet.
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- At Last, the Live-Action ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Trailer Is Here
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Move over, Tony Stark: Real-life Iron Man Richard Browning just broke the record for fastest speed in a body-controlled jet engine-powered suit (wind-guided) at 85.06 mph.
The British inventor, founder of Gravity Industries, more than doubled the previous achievement of 32.02 mph—which he set in 2017.
Against the colorful backdrop of Brighton Pier in South East England, Browning took to the sky Thursday as the showpiece for this year’s “Spirit of Adventure”-themed Guinness World Records Day.
Real-life Iron Man Richard Browning smashed his jet-powered suit record by flying at 85 mph along Brighton Pier (via Guinness World Records)
The annual celebration sees thousands of people from around the world come together to become title holders.
Among them, Richard Browning, whose suit—the direction of which is controlled by body movement alone—propelled him to new heights (figuratively and literally speaking).
“I’m really pleased,” he said after the flight.
Browning completed two-way runs along the pier, the average speed of which was reported, to take into account inconsistencies like wind speed and direction.
“I was confident we should be able to do it, but that’s very different to coming here and actually achieving it,” he said. “You can never discount the possibility of having a technical problem, so I’m really pleased we’ve delivered what we’ve done.”
This week’s demonstration is actually the fastest Browning has ever flown: In training, he reached top speeds of about 75 mph.
“I didn’t think we’d break what we did in training,” he said. “So I’m very chuffed.”
Watching the first-person video captured by Browning’s helmet cam is intoxicating—until the feeling that I’m falling uncontrollably washes over me. Add to that the Doctor Octopus-esque suit and my complete lack of core muscle, and I think I’ll just sit this one out.
Browning completed two-way runs along the pier, which were required for the average speed to be taken, to even out inconsistencies such as wind speed and direction (via Guinness World Records)
“It truly feels like that dream of flying you have sometimes in your sleep. You are entirely and completely free to move effortlessly in three dimensional space and you shed the ties of gravity,” Browning explained.
Thankfully Unfortunately for the rest of us, it will be a while before we’re experiencing the same freedom.
“It’s not the future of transportation in its current form. It’s a bit like a Formula 1 car or the prices at fashion shows,” according to the inventor. “Neither are entirely practical but hopefully an inspiring and engaging insight into what the future might be.”
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- Amateur Inventor Creates Real-ish Iron Man Suit