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Ladies, Fish and Gentlemen: Blue Oyster Cult is more than you think

June 5, 2023 john@johnsimcoe.com 1

We cannot get enough of Blue Oyster Cult. Their music offers something special. It mixes mysticism and science fiction with biker bars and the rock […]

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The Monkees Go Comic Crazy

April 29, 2016 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

It’s hard to believe that in 2016 that there is a new song by The Monkees, but, hey, here it is! Even better, the accompanying […]

Can “Square Pegs” ever fit in? A DVD review

June 20, 2014 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

It behooves us to take a few moments to talk about the much-loved TV series from the 1980s, “Square Pegs.” After all, we have a […]

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The Ting Tings have definitely started something

June 17, 2014 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

Comics on the Brain is, most assuredly, NOT the right type of people to write about music. We can’t even fathom how it’s put together […]

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The secret origin of Gorillaz

January 19, 2014 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

The other day, Comics on the Brain sat down with Netflix to watch the greatest episode of “Amazing Stories,” the “Twilight Zone”-like series from the […]

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Dr. Doom has words for Ms. Marvel

June 28, 2013 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

For comic book fans, one of the biggest bads of them all is the dreaded Dr. Doom.  He’s a villainous star of Marvel Comics and, […]

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Hail to the Hoff: A tribute to the man … and his music

July 18, 2012 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

David Hasselhoff is 60. You heard it right: The Hoff, megawatt star of “Knight Rider” and “Baywatch,” has entered his sixth decade as of June […]

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I kissed a boy … and I liked it

November 20, 2011 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

Old wisdom goes that parody is the lowest form of comedy. But for “Weird Al” Yankovic, it sure has paid well. Although Yankovic isn’t as […]

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2011 Wantlist

November 6, 2011 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

With a bit of reluctance, I offer you, the viewing public (and my friends and family who read this) a wish list of “stuff” I […]

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Shakira, Drop Dead Fred sing for soccer

June 9, 2010 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

Believe it or not, but the world outside the U.S. is excited about the start of the FIFA 2010 World Cup this weekend. In what […]

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Tinkerbell takes over Disney on Ice

November 7, 2008 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

 If you catch me humming a few bars of “Under the Sea,” don’t think that I’m indulging in a “Little Mermaid” marathon during my lunch […]

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Two men, two legends: Gone

September 4, 2008 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

In one day, we lost two greats. On September 1, 2008, Don LaFontaine, a man whose voice you’ll never forget, died. He was followed to […]

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Summing up “The Sum of All Fears”

December 9, 2006 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

Welcome to a new feature at ComicsOnTheBrain.com, wherein I take a look at the best soundtracks to use as background music for your games — […]

Comics Buyer's Guide

Moving day finds: Letters to Comics Buyer’s Guide

September 14, 2001 john@johnsimcoe.com 0

COTB indulges in a little nostalgia through Comics Buyer’s Guide One of the best things about moving to a new place is that you get […]

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