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Ambrose Tardive

Editor

March, 2018
The Far Side, X-Men, Marvel
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Author Details

Ambrose Tardive is a writer, editor, and life-long comic book reader. He earned his MFA from Randolph College and has published several short stories. As the lyricist for his high school punk band, he was referencing Doctor Manhattan way before it was cool.

Industry Focus

Ambrose picked his first comic book off the rack at 7-11 at age nine. Since then, he has written extensively about comic books, with a strong emphasis on independent titles. He believes that, as author Alan Moore recently said, "the medium can do anything."

Favorite Media

Some of Ambrose's favorite comic books include Grant Morrison's New X-Men, Alan Moore's Swamp Thing run and V for VendettaStar Wars Tales, Brian Azzarello's 100 Bullets, Brian K. Vaughn's Ex Machina, and Frank Miller's RoboCop Versus The Terminator, which should totally be adapted. 

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It Turns Out There Was A Method To The Far Side's Madness, You Just Didn't Notice

The Far Side might seem "random" to many, but it was actually the opposite, including a careful approach to when certain cartoons were published.

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Iron Man Just Unlocked a New Power That Perfectly Subverts Tony Stark's Entire Character

Marvel's "The Ultimates" is all about radical new takes on classic heroes, and it just served up a major subversion of Tony Stark's powers and purpose

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It's Official: Marvel Confirms Thor's Death, But the Avenger Will Be 'Reborn' In a Shocking Way

Marvel has been teasing the death of Thor for awhile now, but the publisher just revealed what comes after, as it sets a wild new paradigm for the her

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If You've Only Seen the Blade Runner Movies, Then You're Missing Half the Series

Titan Comics has announced hardcover Omnibus collections of its Blade Runner comics, which expand the world of the franchise and connect the films.

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10 Far Side Comics That Will Make You Do A Double-Take

One of the things that makes The Far Side so memorable is that its comics had a tendency to make readers have to take a closer look to get their humor

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There's No Question This Is The Far Side's Least Funny Comic, But It Wasn't Meant To Make You Laugh

Not every Far Side cartoon can be called laugh-out-loud funny, but Gary Larson only ever produced one comic where humor wasn't the point.

Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom from SDCC 2024 and Iron Man injured from his death scene in Avengers: Endgame
A New Marvel's Plot Twist Is Ready to Retcon a Key Part of Iron Man's Death

The Ultimate Marvel Universe is about to make a gamechanging revelation about Iron Man's death, as well as Doctor Doom's role in saving him.

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"The Most Disappointing Experience": One of Marvel's Greatest Stories Was a Nightmare Behind the Scenes

According to the primary creator of the X-Men franchise's sprawling Krakoan Era, the epic epoch of X-history should have had a very different ending.

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Dominique Thorne as Ironheart in the MCU
"Marvel, You Can Do Better": Ironheart Co-Creator Calls Out Marvel Ahead of the Hero's MCU Debut

Ironheart is ing the MCU, and while the character's co-creator is excited, he also used his platform to bring attention to issues at Marvel Comics

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10 Far Side Jokes You Don't Need To Break Your Brain To Get

The Far Side frequently threw readers for a loop, but just as often, its jokes were obvious and easy to comprehend; this list celebrates the latter.

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As TMNT Kills Off April O'Neil, Her Daughter Becomes a Cooler Version of Splinter

Following April O'Neil's death, her daughter is now forced to become more than just an ally of the Ninja Turtles, but also their mentor and protector.

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It's True, "Never-Before-Seen" Kryptonite Colors Are About to Make Their Superman Debut

An "Black Label" Superman series from comics will offer an "innovative" new interpretation of Superman's relationship with kryptonite.

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Marvel Reveals First Look at the New Shang-Chi, Setting Up the Hero's Epic New Era

Shang-Chi is officially entering the Ultimate Marvel Universe, and the publisher is teasing a significant upgrade for the hero in this alt timeline.

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If Fantastic Four: First Steps Doesn’t Prove Thing Is Marvel’s Most Badass Hero, This Comic Will

If the Fantastic Four's entry into the MCU doesn't make it clear to audiences how strong the thing is, an comic will from Marvel will.

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If The New Superman Trailer Doesn't Make You Want To Read a Comic, Then You Missed the Whole Point

James Gunn's Superman dropped its highly anticipated trailer, and it should make viewers as hyped to check out the hero's comics as to see the movie.

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9 Weird Far Side Comics That Are Certified Brain Teasers

The Far Side has a reputation for weird, hard to parse humor, and these cartoons are examples of Gary Larson jokes that require some deciphering.

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Robert Downey Jr. Shares the Inspiration for His Doctor Doom, And It Couldn't Be Better

Robert Downey Jr. shared an on-set photo on Instagram, revealing one contemporary Doctor Doom story is "essential" to his portrayal of the villain.

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Invincible Isn't Over As the Creator Promises "New Characters, New Worlds" Are On the Horizon

Invincible co-creators Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley have officially returned to the world of the comic series with the debut of "Battle Beast."

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This Comics Icon Is Hailed As Marvel's Greatest Creator By James Cameron

In an interview from the time of Aliens' release, James Cameron cited one comic book legend as an influence on his cinematic aesthetic.

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Rick & Morty Is About to "Blow Up the Multiverse" Ahead of Season 8's Big Debut (Exclusive)

Screen Rant is happy to share a first look at covers for "Rick and Morty vs. the Universe: Summer of Love," part of the franchise's comic extravaganza

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