Can you believe it’s already been two months since the last Marvel Collector Corps box was mailed out? Time certainly does fly when you’re fanaticizing over the Marvel MCU. Ant-Man hits theatres July 17th and this June box comes well ahead of the release, which means we’ve got some cool […]
‘The League of Regrettable Superheroes’ is a Treasure Trove of Forgotten Heroes
The League of Regrettable Superheroes Author: Jon Morris Release Date: June 2, 2015 Publisher: Quirk Books Genre(s): Non-Fiction, Superheroes, Pop Culture Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon I am in love with this book. The League of Regrettable Superheroes is pretty much the perfect coffee table book for the everyday nerd. Gorgeously designed and fantastically organized, […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – April 22, 2015
This week was kind of slim pickings for the pull list. Ashley reviewed two series from Image, including a new offering from Chip Zdarsky and Kagan McLeod, and a fun one from Marvel. Kylee and Sam sat this week out, so feel free to tell them what they missed out […]
Unboxing: Marvel Collector Corps April 2015
Marvel Collector Corps – April 2015 Retail Value: ~$50 MCC Cost: $25 + shipping Rating: ★★★☆☆ When they first announced the Marvel Collector Corps I was super excited. A subscription box service put together through a partnership between Marvel and Funko seemed like the absolute perfect idea. After all, what […]
All-New Hawkeye #1 is Stunning, But Lacks Distinction
All-New Hawkeye #1 Author: Jeff Lemire Artist: Ramon Perez Release Date: March 4, 2015 Publisher: Marvel Comics Source: Bought and Owned Genre(s): Action, Superhero, Drama Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low Comixology | Things From Another World It’s strange having to review a new Hawkeye comic. Not just because the previous series by Matt Fraction, David Aja, and Annie Wu […]
A-Force is in, The New 52 is out!
Today has been a rather big day for new comic announcements from the Big Two. With both DC and Marvel having big universe colliding events this year, there are some changes coming down pike. Probably the biggest announcement of today was Marvel’s with the introduction of A-Force, an all-woman team […]
Nerdophiles Picks: Favorite Comics of 2014
From trades, to single issues, to one-shots, to ongoing series, we can’t get enough of comics! Nerdophiles does its fair amount of coverage for comics, but the industry is big and we have barely even scratched the surface here. We’ve got just some of our personal staff favorites picked out from 2014. If […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Ideas for the Comic Lovers In Our Lives
The past few years have been an amazing time for comics. So much so that there’s so much you can be getting your friends and family for the holidays this year, especially if they’re completely new to comics. Luckily, I have a few recommendations of where to start, both for […]
Updated: Krysten Ritter is Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Marvel has yet to confirm Krysten Ritter for the lead in their Netflix series, but according to Deadline, the Breaking Bad actress has won the role thanks in part to her chemistry with The Following’s Mike Colter, who is likely Marvel’s top choice for Luke Cage. AKA Jessica Jones follows a superhero […]
Oh God, Marvel Just Released the First Avengers: Age of Ultron Teaser Trailer
Look, okay, I know I’m behind on my Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. recaps. You’re gonna get them this week now that my life is settling back into order. For now, can we just talk about HOW MARVEL JUST RELEASED THE FIRST AGE OF ULTRON TRAILER?! This was a surprise to everyone. The trailer […]