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About Martin Mulrooney

I am a professional writer and editor from the UK. I graduated with a B.A. (Hons) degree in Media and Film in 2009, specialising in Print Journalism and Advanced Screenwriting. I created Alternative Magazine Online soon after.
by | 04/01/2013 · 8:45 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Supercrooks: The Heist by Mark Millar and Leinil Yu (Graphic Novel)

By Marty Mulrooney

Supercrooks

Supercrooks: The Heist is a graphic novel written by Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted) and illustrated Leinil Yu (Superman: Birthright, Secret Invasion). Alternative Magazine Online described their first collaboration, Superior, as “one of 2012′s most enjoyable graphic novels”. Their latest offering, Supercrooks, tells the story of Johnny Bolt, a super-villain who puts together a heist in Spain with his villainous friends. Their target? The Bastard – the world’s most notorious super-villain. This hardback edition from Titan Books collects Supercrooks #1-4.

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by | 03/01/2013 · 9:00 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Lenore: Swirlies by Roman Dirge (Graphic Novel)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Lenore, The Cute Little Dead Girl is a series of dark comedy comics created by Roman Dirge. Lenore Volume 1 consisted of Noogies (Issues 1-4), Wedgies (Issues 5-8) and Cooties (Issues 9-12), all published by Titan Books in the UK. Lenore Volume 2 begins with Lenore: Swirlies, a new collection of the creepy and hilarious comic strip, which was released in August 2012 – just in time to celebrate Lenore’s 20th Anniversary!

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by | 02/01/2013 · 4:48 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Cardboard by Doug TenNapel (Graphic Novel)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Cardboard is the latest graphic novel from legendary video game designer (Earthworm Jim, The Neverhood) and graphic novelist (Creature Tech, Power Up) Doug TenNapel. Published by Graphix, a division of Scholastic Inc., Cardboard tells the story of a young boy named Cam and his down-and-out father Mike, who come into possession of some very powerful cardboard that could be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands…

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by | 31/12/2012 · 8:35 pm

GAME REVIEW – Hitman: Absolution (PlayStation 3)

By Marty Mulrooney

Hitman Absolution

Hitman: Absolution is the fifth entry in the Hitman series of stealth action video games, following on from 2006’s Hitman: Blood Money. Players once again take control of Agent 47 as he undertakes a variety of missions… and this time, it’s personal. Developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix, Hitman: Absolution was released on the 20th November 2012 (the 47th week of the year) and is available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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