Bitch Planet Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine Author: Kelly Sue DeConnick Artist: Valentine De Landro Release Date: October 7, 2015 Publisher: Image Comics Genre(s): Science Fiction Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon It’s taken a lot longer than it probably should have but I finally got a chance to sit down and read Bitch Planet. I’m […]
Rose City Comic Con 2015: Weekend Highlights
It’s that time again, folks, when Portland gets their geek on and descends on the Oregon Convention Center to enjoy some good old fashioned convention fun. Rose City Comic Con is happening this weekend, September 19th and 20th, and Nerdophiles is going to be there to capture every fun and […]
SDCC 2015 Highlights: Wednesday & Thursday
Wednesday marks the start of all the SDCC craziness. Thursday is officially the first day of the convention but Wednesday has started to become just as eventful a day as any other (at least after 6:00 PM). There’s a lot going on Wednesday – and a lot more going on […]
Even as an Introduction, Bitch Planet #1 Holds Nothing Back
Bitch Planet (Issue #1) Author: Kelly Sue Deconnick Artist: Valentine De Landro Release Date: December 10, 2014 Publisher: Image Comics Source: Bought and Owned Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Action, ExploitationReview Spoilers: Low Comixology | Things From Another World When I was a junior in high school, one of the first books I read in the International Baccalaureate program […]
Why the Captain Marvel Movie is a Win for the Carol Corps (and Everyone Else)
It’s no secret: I have a lot of feelings about Captain Marvel. A lot. Carol Danvers is my guiding star. My Superman. My very favorite superhero in the whole wide world who helped me save myself. So how did I react to the news that Captain Marvel would be getting […]
Dragon Con 2014: The Year I Mostly Did Comics Stuff
Once again, Dragon Con has come and gone. Panels were attended, costumes were worn, and a lot of drinks were drunk. A lot. There was a $12 rum bucket at one point. I am not ashamed. Still, after last year’s determination to be chill, what was my Dragon Con experience […]
HeroesCon Reminded Me of Why I Love Comics
It really felt like the world was against me going to HeroesCon this year. I was denied for a press pass around the same time Therese and Sam got approval for San Diego Comic Con, WeLoveFine never got back to me about volunteering at their booth for the weekend, and […]
What Captain Marvel Means To Me
When people talk about their love of Superman, it’s often talking about how he brings out the best of humanity and brings hope to the masses. I’ve been able to see that more about the character since I got out of my complete worship of Batman, but he’s never been […]
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