Gathering The Debris

A Jersey City Sci-Fi Pop Culture Blog

Dude Looks Like a Lady: Thor Becomes a Woman

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Marvel Comics Announce Female Thor. Monday night, Marvel Comics said that a "thundering" announcement was coming on Tuesday's The View. With several theories running around, from Angela to Jessica Jones getting their own series, no one was expecting the announcement of Thor losing his hammer and Mjolnir being wielded by a woman. The blonde will … [Read more...]

A New Golden Age in Comics

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Part 1 of 2 See Part 2: Why it's a horrible time for comic books here. When I was younger, reading comic books was not as easy and accepted as it is today. I remember in high school working as a librarian's assistant just to have my lunches in quiet so I could read comic books. No one came to the library, especially not during lunch. … [Read more...]

Jersey City Events: SoloProjecto #10 @ the Lamp Post

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When: Wednesday, July 30 | 9pm - 2am Where: Lamp Post Bar & Grill, Jersey City The SoloProjecto music performance series at the Lanp Post Bar & Grill in Jersey City features solo musicians accompanied by projected images that make for an enlightening musical and artistic experience curated by the phenomenal local Jersey City artist … [Read more...]

The Sharknado Drinking Game: Sharknado She Said

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"No one wants to get eaten" Tweet #SharknadoSheSaid @gtdebris to join the "Official" Sharknado Game on Twitter Perhaps the most acclaimed awful movie of all time, Sharknado, is back with a vengeance in this sure-to-be thrilling sequel titled "Sharknado 2: The Second One". And Syfy held back no expense for this heavily anticipated follow up, … [Read more...]

BATGIRL GETS NEW CREATIVE TEAM AND A NEW LOOK

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MTV.com has revealed Gail Simone is leaving Batgirl and is being replaced with Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher on writing duties, and newcomer Babs Tarr and somtimes artist Stewart providing pencils. Their run will start in Octobers Batgirl 35, when Barbara's apartment burns down and she rebuilds her life from the ground up. Apparently this … [Read more...]

GHOSTBUSTERS RE-RELEASED IN THEATRES for 30th Anniversary

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Some moments in history leave such a mark on you, you remember every fact about everything that was going on when it happened. My parents were in school when Kennedy was shot. I've heard elders recall what it was like, glued to the TV or radio when Neal Armstrong walked on the moon. My friend Dawn was sitting on the floor of her living room when JR … [Read more...]

See You at the Party Richter: A Song Inspired by Total Recall

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Featuring the Total Recall Original Movie Trailer from 1990 Check out the latest track and music video from THE MALE MEN titled "TOTAL RECALL: See You At The Party Richter", inspired by the 1990 film "Total Recall" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The music video uses the official 1990 Total Recall Movie Trailer for the film with only slight edits. … [Read more...]

Glutton: The Perils of a Modern Man Addicted to Food & TV

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If a talking pile of shit tried to convince me it was chocolate, I’d give it a fair listen. I love chocolate that much!I’m a gluttonous fuck. Let’s just get that out in the open right away. My name should probably be changed from Jeff to Might as well eat the whole thing at this point you piece of crap! I have to do a ridiculous amount of exercise … [Read more...]

SAGA Upcoming Covers & Release Dates: Issues 21-24

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After the shocking happenings of Issue 20, clearly titled, "Something Terrible Happens", SAGA readers might be nervous to read these next few issues, but I'm sure all of us fans can't wait to get our hands on them. SAGA is becoming a beautiful, yet tragic car accident that you can't help but look at it, no matter how hard you try! Follow … [Read more...]