With every passing year, San Diego faces more and more people passing through its streets. As attention for San Diego Comic Con grows, it attracts more people. In the old days, there used to be scalpers hanging the streets and people clamoring for a chance to get into the convention floor without […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – May 18, 2016
This week, Sam had a lot of fun with her BOOM! Studios picks, Goldie Vance and Lumberjanes, rating them both four stars. Kylee also raved about Paknadel & Trakhanov’s Turncoat from BOOM! Studios. Unfortunately, Jackson finished out a lackluster Superman: American Alien series from DC Comics with few nice things to say. Check out […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – May 11, 2016
May 11th was a slow week for the Nerdophiles comics crew. Sam catches us up on the second-to-last issue of KaBOOM!’s The Baker Street Peculiars while Kylee shares her thoughts on the latest Harrow County from Dark Horse. (If Sam had her way The Baker Street Peculiars would be a […]
Game of Thrones Recap: Oathbreaker
Synopsis of 6×02: While Dany is entering the unknown, Tyrion is doing the same in his own way; Bran, Arya, and Jon learn about the magic of this world and how revealing it can be to themselves and to others; the Lannisters face the fact that they are no longer in power. […]
Fear the Walking Dead: Captive Recap
Synopsis for 2×05: The kids attempt to establish themselves as bona fide survivors of the apocalypse, to varying results. Rating: ★★★☆☆ This episode begins with the exploration of Connor’s group, with Alicia having a steak cooked for her and his explanation that he makes sure everyone gets a hot meal every night. […]
Outlander: La Dame Blanche Recap
Synopsis of 2×04: Claire and Jamie throw a dinner party to turn investors away from Prince Charles’ war effort; Jamie is shocked after Claire reveals that Jack Randall is alive. Rating: ★★★½☆☆ The intrigue continues as the episode opens with Claire standing by watching while Jamie plays chess against Duverney. Everything seems to be […]
Fear the Walking Dead: Ouroboros Recap
Synopsis for 2×03: Strand’s secrets are revealed and the group learned nothing about their last landfall, nor have they decided to be any more trustworthy. Strangers are going to stop trying to make friendship bracelets for them soon. Rating: ★★★☆☆ Trust continues to be a major theme in Fear the Walking Dead. […]
Review: Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson
Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians Author: Brandon Sanderson Series: Alcatraz #1 Release Date: February 16, 2016 Publisher: Starscape (Tor Books) Genre(s): Fantasy, Middle Grade Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon Brandon Sanderson is one of the greatest fantasy writers out there right now. He’s a master of world building and he’s used his talents […]
Blindspot: Mans Telepathic Loyal Lookouts Recap
Synopsis: The team must rescue Patterson after she embarks alone on a tattoo scavenger hunt that quickly turns to disaster. Jane has a new mission. Rating: ????? I’ve said a bunch of times before, that Blindspot has incredible secondary characters that it should make better use of, and I’ve also said that […]
Arrow: Eleven-Fifty-Nine Recap
Synopsis of 4×18: Malcom works to break Darhk out of jail by securing the icon. Laurel considers her role on the team. Darhk stabs Laurel, seemingly fatally injuring the Black Canary. Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Superheroes often work as predominantly reactive forces. They’re moving to stop others from committing crimes, working to prevent […]
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