Synopsis of 1×05: Find out how much of an asshole a dead wife can be, how little help the local cops are, and meet another new god: Mr. World. In another animation-heavy opener, another Coming to America story is told, this time of Atsula, her tribe, and their god Nunyunnini crossing […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – April 12, 2017
This week, Sam continues on with Grass Kings while Kylee ventures into the newest Si Spurrier offering, Godshaper – both from BOOM! Studios. Kylee also read a spectacular new issue of Harrow County and a less-spectacular issue of the American Gods adaptation, both from Dark Horse Comics. Meanwhile, Jackson took a look at the […]
First Look at Crispin Glover Making His Appearance as Mr. World!
With Mr. Wednesday gathering the old gods, it looks like it’s finally time for the new gods to step up. Leading the charge, with Media and Technical Boy in tow is Mr. World, played by Crispin Glover. We caught up with Glover, who cryptically told us Mr. World’s angle in […]
American Gods’ Emily Browning is Not Here To Play Your Stereotypical Female
Emily Browning is back in our lives and making her debut on television as Laura Moon in American Gods. We talked to her about her new role as the zombie-back-to-life-wife of Ricky Whittle’s Shadow Moon and her thoughts on this polarizing but intriguing character. After deciding to adapt the novel by Neil […]
American Gods: Git Gone Recap
Synopsis of 1×04: If the last episode can be considered god-centric, ‘Git Gone’ shines a light on Shadow’s relationship with Laura. It’s a uniquely new perspective for American Gods to look at Laura’s side of the events already seen and it’s unapologetically great. Before meeting Shadow, Laura’s working in an Egyptian-themed casino. […]
American Gods: Head Full of Snow Recap
Synopsis of 1×03: This episode is heavy on the introduction of gods, as well as checking up on Mr. Wednesday’s current recruits. It’s a step back from focusing on Shadow’s story and serves to enrich the world of American Gods further. Shadow wakes from a dream to speak with Zorya Polunochnaya, […]
American Gods: The Secret of Spoons Recap
Synopsis of 1×02: After packing up the home he shared with his wife and hitting the road with Mr. Wednesday, Shadow begins to understand exactly what he signed up for – for better or worse. Coming to America this week, Anansi appears on a ship full of recently captured slaves […]
American Gods: The Bone Orchard Recap
Synopsis of 1×01: The good news is Shadow Moon was let out of jail early, the bad news is his wife is dead. Welcome to the world of American Gods. Whatever you do, don’t piss off those bitches in airports! The long-awaited television adaptation of American Gods is finally […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – March 15, 2017
This week, Sam took a look at the first issue of the latest BOOM! Studios limited series, Coady and the Creepies, while Kylee looked at the first issue of the American Gods adaptation from Dark Horse Comics and Renee read the latest issue of Ms. Marvel from Marvel Comics! Want to hear more […]
‘American Gods: Shadows’ Draws New Faces on Old Gods in a Faithful Adaptation of the Novel
A REVIEW COPY OF AMERICAN GODS: SHADOWS #1 WAS PROVIDED BY THE PUBLISHER IN EXCHANGE FOR A FAIR AND HONEST REVIEW. NERDOPHILES WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR THIS REVIEW. OUR OPINIONS ARE OURS AND OURS ALONE. Author: Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell Artist: Scott Hampton Release Date: March 15, 2017 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Genre(s): Sci-Fi Review […]
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