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...saddening knowledge that the beauty of the universe is independent of human existence. This philosophical scene in the 2009 film adaptation of Alan Moore’s 1980s graphic novel—bereft of flashy slow motion action or stereotypical “KA-POW” heroics??seems at odds with the standard notion of the comic book as a simple diversion for children, and it has set a higher standard since its creation, which other comics artists and writers have sought to emulate. Driven by the philosophical influence of “Watchmen...

Author: By Edward F. Coleman and Bram A. Strochlic, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Hitting the Comic Books | 3/12/2009 | See Source »

...Then junior guard Emily Tay, who shredded the Quakers’ defense all night, found one last, all-important hole and buried a jumper with 14 ticks left to seal the Crimson’s furious 63-62 comeback win over visiting Penn. Tay’s last-minute heroics??made possible after a Lindsay Hallion steal off an inbounds pass with 26 seconds left—gave Harvard (10-8, 3-1 Ivy) its only lead of the night. “It’s actually the first [game winner] in my entire life...

Author: By Aidan E. Tait, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Tay’s Jumper Rescues Crimson Against Penn | 2/4/2008 | See Source »

...Harvard season had its share of thrilling overtime heroics??in particular senior forward Beth Totman’s strike against Boston College and freshman Sara Sedgwick’s valiant header against Princeton...

Author: By David R. De remer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Despite Impressive Wins, W. Soccer Misses NCAA Bid | 6/5/2003 | See Source »

...double-overtime on a Tyler Kolarik goal, earning its first NCAA berth since 1994. That game haunts the Big Red faithful to this day, and a repeat performance will erase any memories of those regular season defeats for Harvard. But Kolarik may not be able to repeat his heroics??he is questionable with a shoulder injury suffered last Friday against Vermont...

Author: By Elijah M. Alper and Timothy M. Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSONS | Title: Fourth Line Shines For M. Hockey | 3/21/2003 | See Source »

Fitzpatrick—whose entire Harvard football career has been a string of fill-in heroics??engineered three straight scores, leading the Crimson to a come-from-behind victory over Brown in Providence on Saturday afternoon...

Author: By Sean W. Coughlin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Athlete Of The Week | 10/1/2002 | See Source »

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