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Oliver Sava

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  1. fictions of violence
    The Old Guard Is Not a Superhero StoryComic author and screenwriter Greg Rucka is adamant that his “fiction of violence” stand apart from Marvel.
  2. viewing guide
    A Short History of The Old Guard Comic UniverseAll the character backstories you need.
  3. page to screen
    The Graphic Novel That Inspired I Am Not Okay With ThisCartoonist Charles Forsman on how his stripped-down comic became Netflix’s new superpowered teen show.
  4. glow
    The GLOW Comic Takes the Gorgeous Ladies Deeper Into the Wrestling WorldWriter Tini Howard and artist Hannah Templer break down what goes into translating the series to a new medium. Plus: An exclusive preview of issue 2.
  5. shablam!
    A GIF Guide to This Week’s Legendary Drag Race Lip SyncEveryone is going to need a cigarette after this.
  6. overnights
    Legion Recap: Blue-Eyed DevilThe second-season finale finds the series going all-in on the dark turn taken by its protagonist.
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    Legion Recap: Rise of the World-BreakerIs the show’s new villain David himself?
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    Legion Recap: Vapor HazeThe momentum grinds to a halt as the writers give us unsatisfactory check-ins with the supporting cast.
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    Legion Recap: Wandering the DesertCan Legion hurry up and find Farouk’s body already?
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    Legion Recap: Walking on EggshellsThe second season’s expanded format is starting to wreak havoc with its storytelling.
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    Legion Recap: The Tree of Life“Chapter 14” explores the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics by entering a world populated by different versions of David Haller.
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    Legion Recap: The Unholy Resurrection of Lenny BuskerVillains take the spotlight as Legion doubles down on horror.
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    Legion Recap: The Broken PlacesDavid Haller goes on a psychic voyage through his girlfriend’s memories.
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    Legion Recap: The Maze RunnerA virus outbreak plunges Division 3 into crisis mode.
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    Legion Recap: Bigger Than JesusDavid finally comes face-to-face with the Shadow King.
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    Legion Season-Premiere Recap: Identity CrisisWelcome back to the strangest superhero-show on TV.
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    Marvel’s Runaways Season-Finale Recap: Life on the StreetAlthough it took the whole season to get here, the payoff in “Hostile” is very rewarding.
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    Runaways Recap: Love at the End of the WorldWith two big hookups, “Doomsday” is an episode for the shippers.
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    Marvel’s Runaways Recap: How to Train Your DinosaurGert’s prehistoric pet makes everything better.
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    Marvel’s Runaways Recap: Girl PowerThe most powerful moments in “Refraction” revolve around Molly.
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    Marvel’s Runaways Recap: Let Your Freak Flag FlyKarolina is capable of extraordinary things when she doesn’t inhibit herself.
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    Marvel’s Runaways Recap: Smells Like Superhero SpiritAfter Alex is kidnapped, the other teens jump into action to save him.
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    Marvel’s Runaways Recap: Shine Bright Like a DiamondWhat is Runaways if the characters don’t actually run away?
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    Marvel’s Runaways Recap: Beware of DinosaurYou just saw your parents kill a young woman in a freaky underground ritual. What now?
  25. overnights
    Marvel’s Runaways Recap: The Parents Aren’t All RightThe Runaways TV show has an opportunity to explore morality in a way the comic never did.
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    Marvel’s Runaways Series-Premiere Recap: Teenage DreamThe new Marvel show turns a typical teen soap into something fantastic.
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    The Defenders Season-Finale Recap: There’s No ‘I’ in TeamThe heroes of The Defenders face off in their final battle against the Hand.
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    The Defenders Recap: Enter the Dragon“Fish in the Jailhouse” reveals the personal costs of this increasingly fantastic conflict.
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    The Defenders Recap: Black Sky Rising“Ashes, Ashes” serves up the show’s most dramatic cliff-hanger yet.
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    The Defenders Recap: Nowhere to HideThe Hand isn’t an interesting villain.
  31. overnights
    The Defenders Recap: Not Looking for Super-Friends“Royal Dragon” proves that The Defenders has a lot of room for improvement.
  32. overnights
    The Defenders Recap: All Together NowThe big team-up finally arrives in “Worst Behavior.”
  33. overnights
    The Defenders Recap: Talk to the HandThe fight scenes in “Mean Right Hook” are a big step up.
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    The Defenders Series-Premiere Recap: Don’t Call Them HeroesIf you expect to see Marvel’s street-level heroes team up in this episode, prepare to be disappointed.
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    American Gods Season Finale Recap: Don’t Cross EasterKristin Chenoweth brings a bubbly brightness to American Gods.
  36. overnights
    American Gods Recap: Semi-Charmed Life“Prayer For Mad Sweeney” reveals a lighter, softer side of American Gods.
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    American Gods Recap: Burn, Baby, Burn“A Murder of Gods” doesn’t shy away from scathing political commentary.
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    American Gods Recap: A Whole New World“Lemon Scented You” ups the tension between Old and New Gods.
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    American Gods Recap: Death Becomes Her“Git Gone” is a very big risk that pays off.
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    American Gods Recap: Snow DayShadow Moon doesn’t believe in anything anymore.
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    American Gods Recap: The SlaughterhouseEveryone seems to know that Mr. Wednesday is bad news, but they still can’t resist him.
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    American Gods Series-Premiere Recap: Where Is Your God Now?“The Bone Orchard” is an ambitious, messy introduction.
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    Legion Season-Finale Recap: Dark Side of the MutantUnpredictability is one of the best things about Legion.
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    Legion Recap: Bow to the King“Chapter Seven” reveals the true identity of Legion’s villain.
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    Legion Recap: Group Therapy“Chapter 6” returns to Clockworks Psychiatric Hospital and stays there far too long.
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    Legion Recap: The Lunatic Takes OverDavid Haller has officially lost control.
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    Legion Recap: The Warlike Man“Chapter Four” is a mind-bending example of what Legion can accomplish.
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    Legion Recap: Nightmare on Memory Lane“Chapter Three” offers a simplified version of Legion’s challenging premise.
  49. overnights
    Legion Recap: Summerland BluesThe question at the heart of Legion: Is David Haller mentally ill?
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    Legion Series-Premiere Recap: Something New“Chapter One” is a bold revitalization of the superhero story.