Here, a central character hides behind so many layers of deceit, he almost believes his own version of the truth while his wife refuses to believe their son died in the war. The pitfalls of capitalism and the hollowness of the American Dream certainly resonate today as they did after World War II.
We recently learned that the collectible copper cups included in the Relic Box contain elevated levels of lead and should be disposed of. We are extremely frustrated that this happened. We take our merch incredibly seriously and would never intentionally sell something we didn't believe was 100% legit.
The former, a story about a traumatized boy defending a city from alien incursions using a biomechanical humanoid mecha in the hopes he will be able to understand himself and earn approval from others, is an apt point of reference for Control Resonant's protagonist Dylan Faden. Dylan, the brother of Federal Bureau of Control's director Jesse Faden, is a powerful parautilitarian who has abilities by way of a connection to an otherworldly entity called Polaris.
Katsucon, which describes itself as 'for multicultural enthusiasts,' takes place each year in the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside of DC, and has been running in some form since 1995. It's one of the smaller, more intimate events on the cosplay calendar, but still pulls in guests like My Hero Academia's Justin Briner and Date a Live's Michelle Rojas.
First on the docket is a Heated Rivalry event at the Anthem on Friday, March 6. The competition is organized by event group Club 90's, who have been throwing Heated Rivalry raves around the country. (A bass drop after Rozanov's iconic line, "I'm coming to the cottage?" Why the hell not.) Unlike the freewheeling, hippie-dippie contests of yore, this event is strictly curated.
1250 Ninth St., NW The original Shaw location of this Jersey-style pizza spot is offering $40 dinners and $35 brunches through February 1 (the Navy Yard offshoot is closed for the winter). Go for focaccia breadsticks with truffle fondue, the olive-and-mozz'-laden house salad, and pies such as the white Sedgewick or spicy Godfather.
Best New Restaurant 1. La' Shukran Middle Eastern flavors collide with French bistro dishes at Michael Rafidi's ultra-cool restaurant and rooftop. 2. Chai Pani This color-blasted newcomer recently arrived from Asheville, where its offbeat Indian street food won a James Beard Award. 3. Osteria Mozza Star Los Angeles chef Nancy Silverton has won plenty of fans with her mozzarella bar, Italian snacks, and famed desserts in the former Dean & DeLuca space.