From BOOM! Studios this week, Sam read issues of Lumberjanes and The Backstagers, rating them both with four stars. Kylee reviewed the second issue of Eden’s Fall from Top Cow, as well as Cryptocracy from Dark Horse Comics, which is picking up steam once again. Jackson was thoroughly impressed by Rick Remender’s Deadly Class and […]
“Crosstalk” is a Believable Look at the Wacky Future of Technology & Romance
Author: Connie Wills Release Date: October 4, 2016 Publisher: Del Rey Genre(s): Science Fiction, Romance Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon At times, Crosstalk is downright exhausting – when we meet Briddey, she’s frantically trying to keep the events of last night’s date a secret as she bends over backwards to avoid gossiping coworkers. Seriously, she checks […]
Fear The Walking Dead: Wrath & North Recaps
Synopsis for 2×14 & 2×15: In an action packed two-part season finale, Fear The Walking Dead doubles down on gore and shakes things up dramatically. No one is safe and everyone’s forced to keep moving, but is it enticing enough to keep audiences excited for season three? “Wrath,” the first episode, opens […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – September 21, 2016
Sam continues to enjoy Joyride from BOOM! Studios, while Kylee is curious to see how Lucas Stand is going to wrap things up in two more issues. Kingsway West from Dark Horse Comics continues to fascinate Kylee and Jackson isn’t quite sold on Green Lanterns from DC Comics, but it’s a decent issue. Check out […]
“A Night Without Stars” is High-Concept Science-Fiction at its Best
Author: Peter F. Hamilton Series: The Commonwealth Series / Chronicle of the Fallers Series Release Date: September 27, 2016 Publisher: Del Rey Genre(s): Science Fiction, Space Opera Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon Picking up A Night Without Stars, the follow up to The Abyss Beyond Dreams from Peter F. Hamilton and a part of his Commonweath […]
Fear the Walking Dead: Date of Death Recap
Synopsis for 2×13: There’s a reunion, a parting, and a lot of emotional catharsis that’s happening for better or worse. And one brief shot of the infected on the beach… There are only the barest hints of the infected, or the wasted if that’s what we’re calling them for this show, […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – September 14, 2016
Kylee read the first issue of Hadrian’s Wall from Image Comics and Jackson tackled Doom Patrol #1 from DC Comics, both of which they enjoyed a lot. Weavers, from BOOM! Studios continues to be just interesting enough to keep Kylee reading, while Harrow County is easily one of her favorite on-going series’ at […]
“Hadrian’s Wall” #1 Feels Chilling for More than its Space Setting
Author: Kyle Higgins & Alex Seigel Artist: Rod Reis Release Date: September 14, 2016 Publisher: Image Comics Genre(s): Murder Mystery, Sci-Fi Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Mild In space, no one can hear you scream… But on Hadrian’s Wall, enough people will notice your death that an investigation will be called. That’s the premise behind Image’s latest […]
NYCC 2016: Enter the Funko Booth Raffle Before the Convention
As Funko gains popularity, their convention booth procedures continue to evolve. Last year, they introduced wristbands and this year, Funko has gone one step further by eliminating the need to line up for a wristband. For New York Comic Con 2016, Funko has moved to an online raffle system that […]
Fear The Walking Dead: Pillar of Salt Recap
Synopsis for 2×12: A few people gamble on the lives of the many in both the Colonia and the hotel. And something ties both communities together. Francisco, one of Alejandro’s scouts, makes the decision to abandon the Colonia with his family. What’s interesting about Fear The Walking Dead is how many […]