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Author Archives: Don Smith

Don Smith is a freelance writer that lives in Passaic County, New Jersey with his wife, Laura, and three cats, Bobby, Merlin and Banjo. He has written for a slew of web sites and he writes for two different comic book companies, Bluewater Comics and Faithstar Comics. Many of the scripts are being edited and the stories are drawn. When not writing for those companies, my work appears at Patch.com, InvestComics.com and CosmicBookNews.com and is also the author of two books, HAWTHORNE from Arcadia Publishing and the upcoming GOFFLE ROAD MURDERS from History Press. He always keeps an active presence on Facebook. Feel free to visit him there.

Freedoms Wings Takes Flight with New Crew into Pivotal Election Year

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With the Iowa Caucus behind us, Michelle Bachmann out, Rick Santorum finally getting his push, Newt Gingrich ready to take it to Mitt Romney and Rick Perry praying his election run does not resemble the Alamo, election season is upon us. The goal, get President Barack Hussein Obama out of the White House in November…

Comic Reviews: “War of the Independents”, “Manga Bible Heroes” and “The Omens”

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Happy New Year, everyone! I have spent most of this Christmas break knee deep in comic books, so let’s jump right in! “War of the Independents” #1 Red Anvil Dave Ryan, story & artist Richard Kane Ferguson, Franchesco, Mariano Nicieza, Richard Dominguez, John Higgins, Peter Palmiotti, story, pencils or inks Wilson Ramos with Lawrence John…

Comic Reviews: One Techno-thriller and One Christian

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As this year comes to an end, I wanted to share these reviews by these amazing creators! Have a great holiday season! M3 #1 through #3 Vices Press/Hound Comics Erica Schultz, writer and Letterer Vicente Alcazar, artist $3.75 In issue 1, Machiavella Maria Marcona has been arrested by local police. She has been on the…

Comics Mature Side

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Well in this review, I wanted to talk Greek gods and more twisted stories from Neil Gibson. Here they are: “Twilight of the Gods” Bluewater Comics Aaron Stueve, Writer Oscar Bazaldua, President Nelson, Luis Alonzo, Joel Rasmuessen, Victor Moya, Gregg Paulsen, Pencilers and Inkers Ryan Vera, Colors $1.00 The Greek Pantheon of Gods is fast…

Time to Laugh and Get Angry With these Two Comic Picks!

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This week I wanted to highlight two comic books of different subject matters, but entertaining all the way around. The first is the super hero comedy featuring Electrolyte. The second deals with American history from a Canadian/British point of view. It will make you angry! But you will learn… The Misadventures of Electrolyte and the…

A Zombie Love Story and An Anthology of Twisted Stories and Fun!

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Let’s get graphic…graphic novel that is. In this column, I have two incredible graphic novels that I wanted to share. The first follows the tradition of “The Walking Dead” and the second, carves its own “twisted” path! Let’s get reviewing… Adam and Eve Love Triangle In The Zombie Apocalypse Vol. 1: Post Armageddon Underground Bunker Blues…

Just In Time for Halloween: Demons and Werewolves

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Halloween is here and here are three great independent comic books to check out before the sounds of jingle bells start filling the airwaves. The first is about werewolves and the second is about demons and angels and the third also deals with angels and demons but from a different perspective. Either way you won’t…

Conservative Comedian Ellen Karis: “Times Are Tough, It’s Okay to Laugh!”

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Almost at anytime on Fox News, MSNBC and CNN a headline is exploding “This is the worst financial crisis in years!” or “This country will invade…” and it just gets to the point where all we can do is become overwhelmed by the news, the politics and the frustration it’s time just get back under…

Superheroes and Sci Fi Cosplayers Steal Show at 2011 NYCC

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Ever want to see Superman posing with Optimus Prime? Ever want to meet the writer or the artist for your favorite comic book? The New York Comic Con is the place to be. This year, the four day event, which began Oct. 13 through 14, proved to be the home of the new “Avengers” movie,…

A Mama Grizzly Hibernates

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After three years of speculation and enough “Will she? Won’t she?” articles that could fill a book, Gov. Sarah Palin, announced she is not running for the Presidency of the United States in 2012 on Oct. 5. Instead she will focus on touring and showing the “correct path” for an America that slowly slides into…