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CD Giveaway - Lynn Taylor, "BarFly" Ends May 27, 2012
He left the ragtag string band Felix Wiley, but the music wouldn't leave him alone.

CD Giveaway - MercyMe, "The Hurt & The Healer" Ends May 23, 2012
The theme of their 7th album is "the deep need for healing and the God who provides it." Enter now for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - NMB48, "Junjou U-19" Ends May 19, 2012
Add some speedy J-pop to your collection with the idol group's third single.

CURRENT ARTICLES

DVD Review: One for the Money May 16, 2012 - By Lindsay Brand
Katherine Heigl plays sassy bounty hunter Stephanie Plum from the beloved book series by Janet Evanovich.

The Force -- and the Funny -- are Strong With Brown's Darth Vader and Son Book Review: Darth Vader and Son
May 16, 2012 - By R.J. Carter
Darth Vader and Son makes for an excellent 64-page Father's Day card for the Jedi Dad in your family. Creative and attractive, the Force is strong with this one.

Humanizing the Alien: DC Villain Gains New Depth in Green Lantern: Sinestro Book Review: Green Lantern Vol. 1: Sinestro (The New 52) [Hardcover]
May 15, 2012 - By R.J. Carter
Green Lantern: Sinestro looks to be just the beginning of the DC team trying to one-up the exciting epics of Blackest Night and Brightest Day. Keep your arms inside the ride at all times, because this rollercoaster ain't finished yet.

"Ultimate Avengers" Assemble on DVD DVD Review: Ultimate Avengers Movie Collection (Ultimate Avengers / Ultimate Avengers 2 / New Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow)
May 13, 2012 - By R.J. Carter
With "Marvel's The Avengers" the next hot thing on everyone's minds, it should come as no surprise that the House of Ideas is bringing to bear every Avengers-related merchandise it can.

"Marvel's The Avengers" Fever Dream of Awesome Movie Review: Marvel's The Avengers
May 11, 2012 - By Eric Deters
I'm not even going to try to fool you with this: "The Avengers" is entertaining as all hell, and you NEED TO SEE IT.

Batman Battles Historic Gotham Evil in DC's New 52 Book Review: Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls (The New 52) [Hardcover]
May 10, 2012 - By R.J. Carter
Batman is seldom wrong. When he is, it's always catastrophically so as when he finds himself up against a mythical secret society.

"Avengers" a Marvel to Behold Movie Review: Marvel's The Avengers
May 6, 2012 - By Dennis Russo
The Avengers is simply a Marvel to behold!

Comic Book Review: The New 52, #1 - Free Comic Book Day May 6, 2012 - By R.J. Carter
Free Comic Book Day included a number of treats, including this special story that sheds some light on the New 52.

"Avengers" a Thrill Ride You Won't Soon Forget Movie Review: Marvel's The Avengers
May 6, 2012 - By Darren Goodhart
Director Joss Whedon and a terrific ensemble cast score a big home run with "The Avengers."

"Justice League: Origin" Ignites DC Comics "New 52" Hardcover Graphic Novel Line Book Review: Justice League Vol. 1: Origin (The New 52) [Hardcover]
May 6, 2012 - By R.J. Carter
DC's pre-eminent super team gets an updated origin as the publisher relaunches their entire line.

Whedon's "Marvel's The Avengers" Sets Bar for 2012 Films Movie Review: Marvel's The Avengers
May 4, 2012 - By Jeff Ritter
The most fun I've had at a movie since I was a kid.

Stage Review: Memphis: The Musical May 4, 2012 - By Jeff Ritter
The roots of Rock & Roll come alive in a performance that doesn't pull many punches.

Video Game Review: The Walking Dead: Episode One � A New Day May 3, 2012 - By Eric Deters
The insanely popular post-apocalyptic comic and television series has finally come to the realm of video games, courtesy of the developers of "Sam and Max" and the "Back to the Future" games. Is it worth taking a bite out of?

DVD Review: Haywire May 3, 2012 - By Darren Goodhart
"Steven Soderbergh's "Haywire" is really one terrific movie, though the DVD package is a little lacking.

Izzard's Silver is Gold in Syfy's "Treasure Island" Television Review: Treasure Island
May 2, 2012 - By Dennis Russo
Syfy makes one of the most enjoyable family movies I have seen in a long, long, long John Silver time! And, in my mind, one of the best renderings of this oft-made classic that has ever been done.