Synopsis for 2×01: Picking up a few hours after the season one finale, all things considered, the rag-tag group gets a leisurely cruise off the coast of Los Angeles before realizing that they may be in over their heads. Rating: ★★★☆☆ Picking up a few hours after the events of last season’s […]
The Walking Dead: Last Day on Earth Recap
Synopsis of 6×16: Morgan continues his quest to help Carol, Rick and a group leave Alexandria in hopes of getting Maggie to the doctor at the Hilltop. They face a whole lot of roadblocks in the process and Negan is introduced with Lucille. Rating:★★★☆☆ The season six finale opens rather […]
SDCC 2016: Hotel Lottery Quick Guide
Links for the 2016 San Diego Comic Con Hotel Sale have begun going out via email today. They’re going out in waves, so be patient if you have not yet received an email and make sure to check your spam folder! Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 9:00 AM PST That’s […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – March 16, 2016
A lot of comic arcs ended this week, starting with Lumberjanes #24 from BOOM! Box, which Sam reviewed and enjoyed. She also read the second issue of Jonesy and its begun to grow on her. Kylee reviewed the first issue of Paknadel & Trakhanov’s Turncoat and is still in awe of Alex Paknadel’s […]
The Walking Dead: Twice As Far Recap
Synopsis of 6×14: Denise endeavors to prove something to herself, with heartbreaking results, while Abraham and Eugene almost break up over dibs gone wrong. Also, another shadow of Negan’s threatens the group… Rating:????? In the aftermath of the raid on The Saviors, viewers get a Groundhog Day look at Alexandria. The […]
Defeating Alien Overlords is only the Beginning in Paknadel & Trakhanov’s Turncoat #1
Paknadel & Trakhanov’s Turncoat #1 Author: Alex Paknadel Artists: Artyom Trakhanov Release Date: March 16, 2016 Publisher: BOOM! Studios Genre(s): Dark Sci-fi, Noir Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Mild I am an unabashed fan of Alex Paknadel’s writing. His ability to take common genre tropes and expectations and turn them inside out makes him one of my favorite […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – March 9, 2016
This week, Sam got two cliffhangers in Lantern City #11 from BOOM! Studios, while Kylee enjoyed another installment of Harrow County from Dark Horse Comics. Kylee also read the penultimate issue of Gutter Magic from IDW Publishing and Comics Experience. She’s eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the series. Jackson enjoyed seeing a story […]
The Walking Dead: Not Tomorrow Yet Recap
Synopsis of 6×12: Jason Bourne meets The Walking Dead in an incredibly intense raid on the Saviors’ compound. Rating:★★★★☆ The best episode of The Walking Dead in a while starts with Carol going through the food pantry, and ultimately foraging for acorns, to make some kind of beet-and-acorn cookie that she hands […]
The Walking Dead: The Next World Recap
Synopsis of 6×10: Rick and Daryl go on a Dukes of Hazzard style adventure for supplies and meet a new survivor, while Michonne helps Spencer to complete his own quest. Rating:★★★★☆ This episode, jumping two months ahead of the mega herd that blew through the Alexandria Safe Zone, features so much ridiculous […]
SDCC 2016: Open Registration Aftermath
Another year of San Diego Comic Con Open Registration has come to pass and, like last year, there isn’t much hope for a resale event down the line, so at this point, you should know whether or not you’re attending SDCC 2016. Deep breath in, count to ten, and let […]