Kylee was sad to see Spell on Wheels from Dark Horse Comics end this week. What do we have to do to get more of the series?! Jackson enjoyed Nightwing from DC Comics and Renee had a big week with Silk, Black Widow, and Captain America: Steve Rogers, all from Marvel Comics. Want to hear more […]
Legion: Chapter 2 Recap
Synopsis 01×02: Melanie Bird begins trying to shift David’s long-held perception of himself with the help of Ptonomy Wallace, the “memory artist.” After the breakneck pace that was established in the pilot, Legion takes a step back into the past – specifically, David’s past. Melanie Bird is somewhat unconventional in her […]
The Walking Dead: New Best Friends Recap
Synopsis of 7×10: Friendship is the theme, as certain relationships are forged, strengthened, and broken throughout the episode. A long overdue reunion occurs, trash people are encountered, and probably the coolest walker of the season is seen. In another tense stand-off between King Ezekiel and Gavin, the Savior who collects from […]
SDCC Sundays: 3 More Things to do Today in Preparation for SDCC
With a week and a half left of February, nerds everywhere are eagerly awaiting any news about San Diego Comic Con 2017. Unfortunately, not much has changed since we checked in during January. We’re still waiting on Returning Registration, Open Registration, Press Registration, the Hotel Lottery, and the Parking Lottery. […]
“Gilded Cage” Traps Readers in a Dark, Fantastical World & We Want More Already!
Author: Vic James Release Date: February 14, 2017 Publisher: Del Rey Books Genre(s): Fantasy, Contemporary Series: The Dark Gifts Series Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon I’m a sucker for a good dystopian fantasy and even more in love with unexpected series’ that create something completely new in that space. The author, […]
The Walking Dead: Rock in the Road Recap
Synopsis of 7×09: Coming back from the midseason break, The Walking Dead delivers an episode of rallying and re-grouping as audiences get to check in with almost everyone (Eugene, are you still alive?!). The episodes where we briefly touch on what everyone is doing and move the plot forward are definitely […]
Legion: Chapter 1 Recap
Synopsis 01×01: David Haller is a disturbed man who has trouble navigating what’s real and what isn’t… or is he? The pilot episode introduces the opposing forces that have come crashing into his life after ‘the incident’ and audiences are left to figure out what’s fact and what’s fiction. Visually, Legion is […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – January 25, 2017
What a week for comics! This might be our longest pull list yet. Sam took a look at Lumberjanes and Backstagers, both from BOOM! Studios. Kylee reviewed Skybourne, also from BOOM! Studios, as well as the first issue of D4VEOCRACY from IDW Publishing. She also read Briggs Land, Harrow County, and Spell on Wheels from Dark Horse. Jackson read Deathstroke […]
D4VEOCRACY #1: Robo-Politics are a Dumpster Fire These Days Too, Dudes
Author: Ryan Ferrier Artist: Valentin Ramon Release Date: January 25, 2017 Publisher: IDW Publishing Genre(s): Sci-Fi Review Spoilers: Mild For sanity and self-care reasons, we’re going to avoid the discussion of actual politics and instead dive headfirst into the return of D4VE in his third arc from creative team Ryan Ferrier and Valentin Ramon. Why? D4VE’s […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – January 18, 2017
This week, Kylee struggled with Hook Jaw #2 from Titan Comics, while Jackson greatly enjoyed Batman #15 from DC Comics with what may be one of the best issues tackling Batman’s relationship with Selina Kyle. We’ve also got a new reviewer joining us! Renee is looking at two excellent issues from Marvel Comics […]