Edge of Spider-Verse #5 Author: Gerard Way Artists: Jake Wyatt and Ian Herring Release Date: October 15, 2014 Publisher: Marvel Comics Source: Bought and Owned Genre(s): Superhero, Action Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Low Comixology I have to admit, I was immediately sold on Edge of Spider-Verse #5 from the moment I read Gerard Way’s description of […]
Fall Out Boy Flies High With Big Hero 6 Track ‘Immortals’
If there’s anything that’s noticeable about Fall Out Boy, it’s that they encourage everyone in their fan base to be their own superheroes. That might be why they did Fall Out Toy Works a few years ago. That series was… a thing not worth dwelling on for too long. I […]
Thor #1 Review: If She Be Worthy…
Thor #1 Creators: Aaron, Dauterman, Wilson Release Date: Oct 1, 2014 Publisher: Marvel Source: Purchased Genre(s): Superhero Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: High Comixology The newest arc of Thor begun last week with Thor #1 releasing Wednesday. Jason Aaron is still on scripting duties and he is joined by artist Russell Dauterman, […]
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 […]
Brian Michael Bendis’s Words for Pictures Takes Readers Inside Writing for Comics
Words for Pictures Author: Brian Michael Bendis Release Date: July 22, 2014 Publisher: Watson-Guptill, Crown Publishing Source: Blogging for Books Genre(s): Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Graphic Novels Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: N/A GoodReads | Amazon So, I’m not going to lie. The only real reason I picked out this book was because it was written by Brian Michael Bendis and […]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Shadows Recap
Synopsis of 2×01: It’s been a long summer for the remnants of S.H.I.E.L.D. as they try to pick up the pieces of the organization while hiding in the shadows. Now the original 0-8-4 is in danger of being picked up by HYDRA and S.H.I.E.L.D. is fighting against both them and […]
Edge of Spider-Verse #2: SPIDER-GWEN!
Edge of Spider-Verse #2 (of 5) Author: Jason Latour Artists: Robbi Rodriguez and Rico Renzi Release Date: September 17, 2014 Publisher: Marvel Comics Source: Bought and Owned Genre(s): Superhero, Alternate Universe Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Moderate As much as the internet loves to tell us about weird old superheroes, I’m honestly surprised no one has ever really […]
Nerdophiles Catch Up With… Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Just out of plain life circumstances and laziness, I never got around to recapping the season one finale of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, which was titled ‘Beginning of the End.’ It was a solid three star finale. Not my favorite episode ever, but it still delivered lots of great moments. […]
Hawkeye #20: Leaving Los Angeles
Hawkeye #20 Author: Matt Fraction Artists: Annie Wu and Matt Hollingsworth Release Date: September 10, 2014 Publisher: Marvel Comics Source: Bought and Owned Genre(s): Action, Drama Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Low Well, the “LA Woman” arc has come to an end, but good news everyone! Kate Bishop is coming home. And she’s bringing the Pizza Dog back […]
Rocket Raccoon and Legendary Star-Lord are perfect jumping on points for new Guardians of the Galaxy fans
Getting into comics after a movie can be a terrifying prospect. This is especially holding up true for Guardians of the Galaxy. Even if I just focus on everything from 2008 and beyond, you still have two Annihilation story arcs that totals about five volumes, one series by Abnett and […]
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