Thunder Force (2021)
“I am unbelievably bored.” I liked and admired the concept driving Thunder Force. After all, why can’t too middle aged women be gallant, imposing superheroes? The representation here really does […]
“I am unbelievably bored.” I liked and admired the concept driving Thunder Force. After all, why can’t too middle aged women be gallant, imposing superheroes? The representation here really does […]
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