Arrow (Vol. 1) Author: Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg Illustrator: Mike Grell Release Date: September 24, 2013 Publisher: DC Comics Source: NetGalley Genre(s): Superheroes, Comic Book, Graphic Novel, Media Tie-In Rating: ????? Review Spoilers: Medium GoodReads | Amazon Okay, so, I really like the CW’s Arrow. I think that they actually do a pretty fantastic job of adapting […]
"Man of Steel" is of Epic Proportions but Falls Flat
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6DJcgm3wNY] June 14 saw the US release of one of the most anticipated films of the year, and the latest interpretation of arguably the most symbolic superhero of all time. Superman has defined the superhero genre and has become integral to American culture and identity, but expecting a Superman […]
May the 4th Be With YOU (And Free Comic Book Day, Too!)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ROQJ-Vvy4] Celebrated since 2011 but steeped in some interesting history, May the 4th is the official ‘unofficial’ Star Wars day. Embraced by LucasFilms and now Disney you’ll find events at local comic book and gaming stores, indie movie theatres, and more all around the world. If you aren’t clued in […]
An Open Letter to the DC 101 Guys
At WonderCon 2013 this past weekend, the Senior Vice President of Marketing for DC John Cunningham and writer Scott Lobdell got together for a panel called ‘DC 101.’ It was described as a different kind of comic book panel. It would cater to people who weren’t habitual comic readers and […]
Dial H for…
Any schmuck can be a superhero? That sounds nice and all but does anyone really believe it? Heck no. There’s no way that my fat ass is going to be running around saving the world from super villains. If I could I totally would. But unless we’re talking Butterball from the […]
Superman: Secret Identity Returns As A Trade Paperback this April!
I love comic books. Most people who know me know that I can go on and on about characters and their stories. So you should put a lot of weight in to what I am about to say. Hands down, this is my favorite DC comic ever. You don’t need […]
Batman and Robin Together at Last in Homoerotic Art Gallery
After spending a long winter break back home in the central valley, nothing says, “Welcome back to San Francisco!” quite like spending a Friday night at the “Batman on Robin” homoerotic art show. Sure, not everyone ships Batman and Robin. That’s totally okay! But try to tell me slash fiction […]
Man of Steel and Into Darkness Posters: Kal-El In Shackles And Sherlock In Shambles
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_VRP5q1Zow] Within 24 hours of Star Trek’s new poster of Into Darkness (seen below), a new poster of the projected 2013 summer blockbuster Man of Steel comes out. It shows our favorite Kryptonian bound in irons and escorted by a SWAT team, I really hope those have some kryptonite laced […]
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