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Bonus Post: A Review of Unit 44 Issue #3

Bonus Post: In which Lady Dynamo reviews Issue 3 of @Unit44comics by @weslocher & @eduar_art

Let me preface this by saying that I’ve never really been much of a comic reader–not because I don’t like comics but just because I wasn’t really aware of comics as a kid and now it just seems daunting to get into. Then, at MegaCon, I happened by a booth and met Wes Locher. He asked about what I had read and what sort of genres I preferred. He looked over his selection of comics and recommended…

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Y is for Yes, Please

Y is for Yes, Please (by #amypoehler) #atozchallenge #notablenerds

As in Yes, Please by the magnificent Amy Poehler!

From her early success as a full cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live to her more recent Parks & Recreation fame, Amy Poehler has established herself as comedic force to be reckoned with. She is also super besties with fellow funnygal Tina Fey, and it’s awesome.

Poehler’s memoir, Yes, Please, came out  last year and chronicles her early…

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X is for The X-Files

X is for The X-Files #Iwanttobelieve #teamx #AtoZChallenge #notablenerds

THEY’RE BACK! THEY’RE BACK! THEY’RE BACK!!!!!!!!

This show is my childhood. It introduced me to the weird, the unusual, the supernatural, the paranormal. It’s amazing. If you haven’t watched the show…um…okay…BUT THEY’RE COMING BACK!!!

Mulder, it's me. Are you ready? MT @MichaelAusiello XF Revival Official @DavidDuchovny & @GillianA Back for 6 New Eps http://t.co/qZi1v8RazZ

— Gillian Anderson…

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S is for Spock

S is for #Spock #AtoZChallenge #notablenerds #startrek

Spock

In case you somehow don’t know who is he is, Spock is a character from the Star Trek universe. He first appeared in the Original Series (played by the late Leonard Nimoy) and has featured prominently in eight feature films, the animated series, and a two-part special episode of the The Next Generation. 

As half-human, half-Vulcan, Spock is logical nearly to a fault, yet has an underlying…

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P is for Patrick

P is for Patrick (@sirpatstew) #notablenerds #AtoZChallenge

Sir Patrick Stewart, of course!

He has been a Captain, a Professor, a Doctor, and a King. He brings an element of grace and dignity to every role he plays, whether it’s a two-man play like Waiting for Godot, or a comic book blockbuster like Marvel’s X-Men.  He even inspired my great and lasting love of Earl Grey tea! Every time I hear him speak, I learn something new about craft or storytelling…

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M is for Mae

M is for Mae! (@MaeJemison) #notablenerds #AtoZChallenge

Mae Jemison

Mae Jemison may not be a household name these days, but she definitely should be! Our notable nerd for the letter M became the first African-American woman to travel in space when she went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992.

Dr. Jemison is also a medical doctor, an entrepreneur, a dancer, and…can you guess?…an actress! That’s right, folks…Mae Jemison…

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L is for Loki

#AtoZChallenge L is for Loki (@twhiddleston) #notablenerds #lokisarmy

Loki

As a student of Norse mythology, Loki (in all his various forms) is hands-down my favorite character. He is twisted, funny, wicked, oddly sympathetic, and eventually downright evil. When he’s not convincing Thor to cross-dress as a bride for a giant, he’s transforming into a mare and seducing a wild stallion…what’s not to love? But I think we can all agree that Loki’s name is currently at…

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K is for King

#AtoZChallenge K is for King (@StephenKing) #notablenerds #writing

Stephen King!

I have been a fan of Stephen King for a long time. His novel, The Shining, opened my eyes to whole a new genre of writing and played a significant role in my academic studies from college through graduate school. The house (or hotel) that haunts? Really, REALLY good stuff. If you haven’t read it, do. It’s quite different from any film version I’ve seen and has a lot more heart than…

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