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Jack’s Comic Gems | All-New Wolverine: Enemy of the State II

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In this entry of Jack’s Comic Gems, I highlight All-New Wolverine: Enemy of the State II. This spiritual successor to the acclaimed Enemy of the State arc in a previous Wolverine series makes Laura Kinney a target among heroes, villains, and hated rivals alike. It pushes her in ways she’s never been pushed before. But it ends leaving little doubt that she deserves the title of Wolverine. Enjoy!

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The New Captain Planet Comic Is Weird (In A Good Way)

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Dynamite Entertainment has dug deep into early 90s nostalgia and brought back Captain Planet in the form of a new comic with a much grittier tone. I didn’t know what to make of the news when it first came out. I wasn’t planning on checking it out, either. But I decided to give it a try. And while it did exceed my expectations, it always just felt…weird. But it’s a good kind of weird.

And in this video, I try to explore that feeling. Enjoy!

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Star Wars Rogue One: The Perfect Modern Star Wars Movie

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In this video, I make the case that Star Wars: Rogue One is the perfect modern Star Wars movie. It’s a movie that has largely been lost in the fray as the larger Star Wars mythos has been mired in complications and fan backlash. But even as the franchise has evolved, Rogue One stands out in so many meaningful ways. And to date, it’s the movie that has come closest to matching the cinematic spectacle of the original trilogy. Enjoy!

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Jack Quick Reacts: Thunderbolts*

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This video is my quick reaction/review for Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*. Please note I do mention some spoilers, but I try to avoid the best parts unspoiled. Enjoy!

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Why People (Wrongly) Claim AI Art Is “Soulless”

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There have been many concerns and criticisms regarding artificial intelligence. One area that has been impacted more than most involves art.

Generative AI has caused serious disruptions to the world of art. And in 2025, this became a much larger controversy with “Ghiblification” trend that began with Open AI. This has led to more vocal criticisms about AI art being “soulless” in nature.

However, that criticism is worth scrutinizing. And in this video, I attempt to offer what I feel is a more balanced perspective on this issue. Enjoy!

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The Critic Revival: Could It Really Work?

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This video entertains the possibility of a revival of The Critic, a remarkable, yet forgotten show from the 90s. After my previous video, both Jon Lovitz and Al Jean came out in support of a revival. And while I’d love to see Jay Sherman return, I think it’s worth asking whether such a revival could work.

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Common Side Effects: A Bold Show With Bolder Ideas

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In this video, I highlight a remarkable new show called Common Side Effects. It’s rare for a show to come along and really impress me after just one season. But this show, which debuted on Adult Swim, really raised the bar for just how great adult animation can be. And I highly encourage everyone to check it out for themselves. Enjoy!

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Daria Retrospective: The Evolution And (Partial) Redemption Of Quinn Morgendorffer

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In this video, I once again revisit 90s MTV gem, Daria. And this time, I focus on the evolution and (partial) redemption of her younger, super-shallow, super-popular sister, Quinn.

Now, I freely admit that Quinn Morgendorffer was the character I hated most on this show. For the first two seasons, she was insufferable. But towards the end, she went on an interesting arc. And while I won’t say she completely redeemed herself, her evolution is worth exploring. Enjoy!

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Revisiting The Malcolm In The Middle Series Finale: Messy, But Uplifting

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In this video, I revisit the series finale of Malcolm in the Middle. This groundbreaking sitcom did a lot of things differently over the course of seven seasons. But it had to navigate some unique challenges with the finale. It ended up being messy (literally), but uniquely satisfying.

Also, I started making this video before news came out about a finale/spin-off series. So, please keep that in mind.

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How To Train Your Dragon: Why Hiccup Is The Ultimate Underdog Hero

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In this video, I highlight a hero’s journey, as well as an underdog story. Both stories, on their own, have plenty of appeal. But it’s rare to see them rolled into one character and one story.

But “How To Train Your Dragon” did just that with Hiccup, a character who embodies everything we love about underdogs and heroes. Enjoy!

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