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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 28/09/2026

Tonight's episode of #Lanterns in two .GIFs.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 28/09/2026

Tonight's episode of #Lanterns in two .GIFS.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 19/09/2026

Discovered my review of #AbsoluteBatman #1 is quoted in a house ad in the #BatmanOfTwoWorlds special. Wish @dc.com still put quotes on their TPs, though. :(

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 15/09/2026

Today is not the day to test me.

E-mail in which I am asked the following:

Hi Matt. Are you open to paid collabs? We would love to write a gaming related article for . We can agree upon a relevant topic upfront that fits your audience. The article will include internal links to other pages on your site, authority sources, and one link to our gaming client from a relevant section, as naturally is possible. If you are open to it, please share your guest article guidelines or prices.

Author and company blocked by red arrows.

I reply:

I am not open to paid collaborations. Particularly as I run a comic book review site and not a video game site. Something it would have taken you five seconds to check if you were actually interested in a collaboration. I would ask to be removed from your list, but I intend to block your e-mail and all e-mails from your domain as soon as I hit the send button on this e-mail.

With deep loathing and resentment, I remain proudly Matt Morrison

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 15/09/2026

Hope Larson did show Babs still working on her Masters in her 2016 Batgirl run - which made sense given her being aged down - and made it clear there is more to being a librarian than just liking books. Of course it did also show Babs tutoring kids in coding...

A scan from Batgirl (2016) #7 in which Barbara Gordon attends a lecture on library science and the professor approves when Babs says the job is about information, not reading.

A scan from Batgirl (2016) #7 in which Barbara Gordon calls about a tutoring job after speaking with an information science professor who approves when Babs says the job is about information, not reading.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 11/08/2026

This led to Roy's new origin six months later in Adventure Comics #262 by Robert Bernstein & Lee Elias. Now, Roy was the son of a forest ranger, who was adopted by the Sioux Chief Brave Bow after Roy's father died a hero's death. (An avalanche originally, but later a forest fire.)

The new origin of Roy Harper in Adventure Comics #262.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 11/08/2026

That led to 1959's Adventure Comics #256 by Jack Kirby and Ed Herron. This is where we get Ollie being shipwrecked, teaching himself archery, and designing his first trick arrows.

The Green Arrow's First Case from 1959's Adventure Comics #256

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 11/08/2026

Originally, Roy's family was killed in a plane crash on a trip to The Lost Mesa. Only he and his father's Native American manservant, Quoag, survived. But rather than get back to civilization, they camped out on the Mesa and Quoag taught Roy all he knew about hunting and archery.

From the Origin of Roy Harper/Speedy from 1943's More Fun Comics #89.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 11/08/2026

Oh yeah. It's been glossed over in favor of the origin Jack Kirby drew (mostly by virtue of him drawing it) but the original Golden Age Green Arrow was more Indiana Jones than Robin Hood. Also, he had an Arrow Cave hideout one year before Batman had a Bat-Cave. (Even if Quiver IS a better name.)

Oliver Queen defends his museum from thieves in his first origin story from 1943's More Fun Comics #89.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 29/07/2026

A fair guess, but I thought this was Unuscione here escorting Greydon Creed to his trial. She's a redhead and the costume's headpiece matches.

Unuscione and Greydon Creed in X-Men '97 Season 2

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 29/07/2026

Thing is, her hair is lighter and a different style than her quick cameo in the #XMen97 Season 1 finale. Annnnnnd I just found out that Beau Mayo apparently leaked that Kitty was meant to show up in this scene (along with Lockheed and Colossus) instead of Bishop to help Forge find the #XMen.

Forge looks at a poster of various Mutant heroes and villains in the final episode of X-Men '97 Season 1.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 29/07/2026

Question for all the #XMen and #XMen97 fans out there. Is that #KittyPryde in the right in this crowd shot of some of the Acolytes of Magneto led by Exodus?

Photo of Exodus' Acolytes in X-Men '97 Season 2 Episode 7 "Savage Land, Savage Heart." The acolyte on the right strongly resembles Kitty Pryde.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 08/07/2026

I spoke to Mitch McConnell for twenty minutes this morning. He expressed his dismay that they still will not let him into The Turtle Club.

Dana Carvey as The Turtle Man in 2002's "The Master of Disguise."

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 06/07/2026

The Final Night. Regrettably, it is no longer canon. But there are so many great character moments here as the heroes of Earth face a threat that can't just be punched. Some attempt to find peace before the end. Some refuse to give up. And then there's a great redemption story.

Cover of 1996's DC Comics' crossover The Final Night.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 03/07/2026

A relief to me, as one who cosplays Conan (well Conan the Librarian) in pirate garb rather than the fur posing pouch.

Cosplayers dressed as Conan the Librarian and Evelyn from The Mummy (wrapped around his leg in the classic Frank Frazetta fashion) on a pile of books before a library reading room.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 29/06/2026

Longshot question for @markwaid.bsky.social Per the New History of the DC Universe, Supergirl was resurrected by Darkseid after Crisis. This partly draws from Superman/Batman: The Supergirl from Krypton. My question is - did Kara ever train with the Amazons in the new timeline?

Cover of Superman/Batman #12, depicting Darkseid and corrupted Supergirl.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 20/06/2026

I freely admit this is idiotic, but this is the only variant of this I'm amazed nobody has done yet. (Or if they have, I haven't seen it.) Maybe I'll redo it with Trump and Baron later. #MontyPython #HolyGrail #MontyPythonandtheHolyGrail #SwampCastle

A poor quality photoshop of Swamp Castle from Monty Python and the Holy Grail before the reflecting pool turned swamp green by the feckless stupidity of Donald J. Trump. Standing before this is Prince Herbert (Terry Jones) and his father, the King of Swamp Castle (Michael Palin), also from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, during his great speech about how his castle is the strongest one in all the British Isles. "When I first came here, this was all swamp. Everyone said I was daft to build a castle on a swamp, but I built in all the same, just to show them. It sank into the swamp. So I built a second one. That sank into the swamp. So I built a third. That burned down, fell over, then sank into the swamp. But the fourth one stayed up." Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a fine movie although not so fine as “The Høt Hands of an Oslo Dentist”, “Fillings of Passion”, or “The Huge Mølars of Horst Nordfink.” These Norwegian films are overlooked by the international press or at least those portions of it not devoted to films that combine the lore of Europena dentistry with intense action sequences. By Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd., 20, Fitzroy Square, London W1 England.
And completed at Twickenham Film Studios, England.
Copyright (c) 1974 National Film Trustee Company Lt.
All Rights Reserved.

The producers would like to thank the Forestry Commission Doune Admissions Ltd, Keir and Cawdor Estates, Stirling University, and the people of Doune for their help in the making of this film.

Signed RICHARD M. NIXON

All rights reserved by the directors. Directed by
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6 VENEZUELAN RED LLAMAS
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76000 BATTERY LLAMAS FROM “LLAMA-FRESH” FARMS LTD. NEAR PARAGUAY and
TERRY GILLIAM AND TERRY JONES

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 18/06/2026

It's hard not to take it personally as a librarian when your director asks you to order this book. Pretty sure I'm at least two of the four.

Cover of the book Leading the Unleadable: How to Manage Mavericks, Cynics, Divas, and Other Difficult People by Alan Willett.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 17/06/2026

Name a TV show you’re positive no one remembers but you.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 16/06/2026

I can, however, post the images from the fight and let you draw your own conclusions.

Deathstroke somehow getting a sword into Black Canary's mouth during a fight with Green Arrow. From Green Arrow (2001) #75.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 14/06/2026

CAPTION THIS: President Obama: And then Conan would do this, then THIS! Michelle Obama: Barack Hussein Obama, you give that young man back his lightsaber right now. Happy #ObamaAppreciationDay to those who celebrate. And an even bigger Happy Obama Appreciation Day to those who don't. :)

President Barack Hussein Obama II, fencing with a toy lightsaber from Star Wars in front of a group of children while his wife, Michelle Robinson, looks on, hands on her hips, with mock disapproval.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 29/05/2026

BREAKING: Smeg and The Heads have withdrawn from the Freedom 250 Celebration.

Smeg and The Heads from Red Dwarf - the Timeslides episode.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 26/04/2026

Why not come on down to the SenseiStarman account? This place has EVERYTHING. -comics news -cosplay photos -Hula girls -angry librarian rants -informed anti-AI data -Hula girls -retro gaming Let's Plays -cheesy movies and riffs -Hula girls -obscure 90s cartoon references -wisdom (supplies limited)

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 22/04/2026

Glory to me and my telling the truth about AI, NFT, and Crypto this day!

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 16/04/2026

Quote with something good that lasted longer than the US Confederacy (1861-1865). The Arrowverse (2012-2023) Some say it lasted a bit longer because of Superman and Lois, but that was another Earth. And if we start considering the DC multiverse tied to the Arrowverse, we are gonna have trouble.

Promotional image of the Arrowverse, featuring Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 05/04/2026

Best Star Trek crew. Wrong answers only.

Sibyl Danning and Lana Clarkson with Space Amazons in Amazon Women on the Moon.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 27/03/2026

And now, without context, the single greatest comic page in the history of #comics.

Godzilla rips his way out of Galactus, as the Fantastic Four look shocked. From Godzilla: Infinity Roar #2.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 16/03/2026

This seems more appropriate than ever.

A two panel spread of a scene from Babylon 5, with Londo Mollari arguing with his contemporary, Lord Refa. In the first panel, Londo says "Only an idiot fights a war on two fronts." In the second panel, Londo says "Only the heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Idiots would fight a war on 12 fronts." This is in reference to their aggressive Emperor.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 15/03/2026

It's almost an accomplishment making Jay's rant about people on the Internet sound reasonable by comparison.

Jay from Jay and Silent Bob, dictating to Silent Bob at an internet kiosk, saying "All you motherfuckers are gonna pay! You are the ones who are the ball-lickers!"

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 12/03/2026

Quick! What kind of scientist would you want to be?

Doctor Doom, astride his bear mount, Novak, looking like a boss.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 11/03/2026

Yes, I’m religious. I believe in the Holy Trinity.

Oliver Queen, Felicity Smoak and John Diggle from Arrow.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 26/02/2026

"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.

Members of the Manson "family" shown at pre-trial hearings in 1970 in Los Angeles. Credit : AP Photo

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 25/02/2026

Cambot! GPC! Tom Servo! Croooooooow!

Black and white drawing of a warrior fighting a skeleton. What are the four core character classes?

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 15/02/2026

And suddenly Slade is helping Dr. Sivani plot an attack on Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance's wedding for no other reason than they should. (And maybe a chance to fight Batman.)

Deathstroke and Dr. Sivani being horribly out of character in the Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 15/02/2026

@jessnevins.bsky.social -related note. This is now a thing. I read about it earlier.

Screenshot of Swarovski jeweler website, showing a crystal figurine of Donkey from Shrek.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 03/02/2026

So... this came up in my Facebook feed. (Pretty sure this is not the fault of @gailsimone.bsky.social) Still, there is such balance in life.

A screenshot of a Facebook feed and two posts. The top post shows a meme from Futurama Penniless Hippieposting and a picture of Donald Trump after he allegedly pooped his pants with a cartoon woman saying "What is that horrible stench?" The post under that is by Gail Simone, featuring a scan from the humor comic PLOP! The juxtaposition is that Simone is commenting on Trump pooping his pants, but it is just an amusing coincidence. Probably. It may be evidence of fell sorcery Gail Simone is using to manipulate my Facebook feed. But it might not be. Either way it is probably part of the sinister Bear Agenda that Stephen Colbert warned us about.

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 03/02/2026

Call me a staunch traditionalist, but it's my humble belief that if you are a serious journalist writing a serious effort to prove that an accused sexual predator is completely innocent... maybe you shouldn't have memes like this in your reporting. Just a thought.

The caption " 'Consensual' BDSM", with two naked men saying "I consent" and a judge holding a riding crop saying "I don't."

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Matt Morrison @senseistarman.com · 24/01/2026

Or when he sets himself up as bait for a trap.

Batman seemingly ambushed by supervillains. One of them says "You didn't think I'd come without reinforcements, did ya?" Batman says "Wish I thought of that," just before the Justice League knock down the door behind Batman. He smiles wickedly and says "Oh wait. I did."

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