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March 23, 2018
Armored Underworld (fanfiction) pt 20 of 41
Bruce Wayne meets with his company’s CEO, Lucius Fox, to inquire about some special gear. *** “If I had known you were coming, Mr. Wayne, I would have arranged a proper showcase.” That was Lucius Fox, CEO of Wayne Enterprises. Though Bruce Wayne was still majority shareholder (through various blind trusts and other business subterfuge), […]
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March 21, 2018
Armored Underworld (fanfiction) pt 19 of 41
Batman and his team regroup to plan their next move. Iron Man does likewise. *** Barbara was still working the Batcomputer when the Batmobile rolled onto its launchpad. Batman climbed out and made his way to her position. “Anything on the SHIELD database?” he asked. “Confirmed our girl works with SHIELD,” Barbara said. “But nothing […]
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March 19, 2018
Armored Underworld (fanfiction) pt 18 of 41
Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, is on the scene at the Gotham City Convention Center when Commissioner Gordon arrives to work the crime scene. *** Stark was impressed to see Commissioner Gordon leading a squad of SWAT officers into the presentation area. At this hour, he figured the old man was fast asleep and would […]
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March 16, 2018
Armored Underworld (fanfiction) pt 17 of 41
Iron Man and Batman work against the terrorists after Stark’s civil defense robot. *** Iron Man swung back his left shoulder as the helicopter pilot’s energy beam whizzed by. “Friday! Is that what I think it is?” Stark asked. “If you are referring to the Mandroid gauntlet on the assailant’s hand, I can see why […]
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March 14, 2018
Armored Underworld (fanfiction) pt 16 of 41
Batman makes his entrance at the Gotham Convention Center. *** Batman parked the Batmobile at the dock area just outside Stark’s convention space. He moved on foot to an entrance and let himself in via his electronic lock picking tool. As he moved through the space toward Stark’s stage, he reconnected with Batgirl. “Status of […]
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March 12, 2018
Armored Underworld (fanfiction) pt 15 of 41
Batman coordinates with Batgirl. Iron Man races to the Gotham Convention Center to stop the theft of his latest invention. *** “Go ahead, caller,” Barbara said to the sound of Batman’s voice over their private line to the Batcave. “Iron Man just left the Iceberg Lounge heading south,” Batman said. “I’m tailing his route in […]
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March 9, 2018
Armored Underworld (fanfiction) pt 14 of 41
At the Iceberg Lounge, Batman finishes his meeting with the Penguin when they get an unexpected appearance from Iron Man. *** The smoke in the office was clearing now, thanks to the open window and the breeze blowing through. It was enough for Cobblepot to see the Batman standing over him. “Last week someone stole […]
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March 7, 2018
Why a pro-gun “Death Wish” is more troubling than a “John Wick”
A remake of “Death Wish” hit theaters and created controversy due to its apparent pro-gun stance. Director Eli Roth insists the movie is no more pro-gun than, say, “John Wick.” Let’s look at that Full disclosure: My gun beliefs I’m not a pacifist. If someone breaks into your home, shoot the mother fucker. I don’t […]
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Armored Underworld (fanfiction) pt 13 of 41
Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, meets with General Nick Fury, leader of SHIELD. *** “Add to that,” Stark continued, “I’m not a fan of seeing my tech turned into internment camps for people who dared to be born with an extra gene that gives them superpowers.” Fury pointed his index finger at Stark. “Don’t go […]
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March 5, 2018
Oscars 2018 Winners (and Mark snark)
Last night was Hollywood’s night to shine with the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, a.k.a. the Oscars. Here’s a list of the winners… with a side of snark. Best Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, Film Editing — Dunkirk I’m gonna compound these categories, cuz Christopher Nolan’s World War II epic “Dunkirk” won them all. They were well-deserved […]
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