SciFi Dept: The Comic Book Movie Comeback
Kevin Maher's analysis of the comic-book-movie genre's future, and which past films have really missed the mark.
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Did he say 'V for Dendetta?' How about D for Vyslexic?
Just kidding. Great episode!
Great episode - it's hard to believe the comic book guys are real - classic!
Blade 2 does not get the recognition it deserves.