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Outside the Cube has been bringing you reviews of music, movies, games, and comics for close to a decade now.  Why we haven't been reporting on all the great books out there is something of a mystery.  But here we are.  And welcome.  We will, as always, give honest reviews.  We aren't out to gain notoriety, or to put anyone down.  We just give our honest opinion, like it or not and try to get the word out on what is out in print.  This blog is an imprint of Outside the Cube and a younger sister to Comic Reviews Outside the Cube, Adult Comic Reviews Outside the Cube, Music Reviews Outside the Cube, Movie Reviews Outside the Cube, and Game Reviews Outside the Cube.  We're happy that you're reading our posts and would be honored to recieve "likes" and comments from you.  Thanks, and enjoy. -Eblison Grun

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