Silence is a powerful tool in storytelling, especially in a medium like comic books where the art functions as a means of conveying the story. Writers may fill the mouths of their characters with words, but they’re crafting a narrative even when nothing is said. It’s in the silent moments of a comic when the [...]
The fun and excitement continues in issue #4 of Aspen Comics‘ Legend of the Shadow Clan! Just when you thought life could not get anymore upheaved and dramatic for the Himura family, things come to a head and end on a gigantic cliffhanger that will leave you chomping at the bit for the next issue. I know I [...]
Nerd Byte: 5/4/13 was Free Comic Book day, as if you didn’t know. Eleven years to the day after the inaugural event in 2002, which was one day after the opening of the first Spider-Man movie. It was intended to be a day for retailers to draw in new customers, especially the kids who will drive the [...]
The Superior Spider-Man #9 will, no doubt, leave many fans divided with varying degrees of equal disdain and hearty approval. In many ways, it is both a work of genius and a bittersweet beginning of a new chapter for the Wall Crawler. Dan Slott weaves a complicated web of emotion, bearing the psychological workings of [...]
Because it just wouldn’t be a sequel without more characters, it seems that Joss Whedon might be adding the brother/sister duo of Wanda and Pietro Maximoff, better known as the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver respectively, to the cast of Avengers 2. While on the red carpet for the Iron Man 3 premier in Los Angeles, [...]
The hits just keep coming for Superman fans as reports of changes to the established mythos in Man of Steel have them all a twitter, literally. It started months ago as rumors started escape the studio from various outlets. We heard reports that the actor playing Superman is British. He is a Brit! Henry [...]
Normally, this post would have been a lot earlier in the week, with some sort of snarky intro kind of hinting at the comics I had picked to be the best reads for the week. However, this being the week of Free Comic Book Day (and Cinco de Mayo. That’s it. No other special “days” happening this [...]
Aprons Are The New Capes Let’s face it: household chores are a necessary evil. Cooking and cleaning are thankless jobs that somebody has to do. But really, there’s no need to do them in your Clark Kent glasses! Everyday household chores may not call for spandex and capes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t feel [...]
We have a new trailer people! Despite the train wreck that was X-Men Origins: Wolverine, I can say that I am starting to get excited for this new movie. AMC Cinemas has released a new extra cool trailer that premiered at CinemaCon. I have no idea if it can sear the pain of the previous [...]
Free Comic Book Day approaches.That magical first Saturday in May where comic book retailers across the world give out copies of fan-favorite and radically obscure comics alike (along with like a ton of Archie stuff that no one really wants but everyone just takes to be polite) for totally free. Those familiar with the holiday [...]
The word is out and it’s not good for Wolverine. July could be the beginning of the end for one of the most popular characters in Marvel Comics. A story arc entitled “Killable”, beginning with Wolverine #8 from Paul Cornell and Alan Davis, will have Logan losing his healing factor. The question is, does this mean the end [...]
“A jersey isn’t just a glorified sweater. Or some sweaty uniform that gets worn during a game. Jerseys are much more than that — they’re the tuxedo of geeks.” Dave Delisle created the idea of hockey jerseys based on games, films, books, and all things nerdy. This idea became a real product when he posted [...]
I have been burdened with great and glorious purpose! Wait…wrong company. Anyways, I have been tasked to spread the gospel of The Movement! Announced earlier this year along with its compatriot title The Green Team, The Movement details the adventures of those who fight crime with either training or powers, but don’t exactly have the [...]
“I am Iron Man. The suit and I are one. To turn over the Iron Man suit would be to turn over myself, which is tantamount to indentured servitude or prostitution, depending on what state you’re in. You can’t have it.” – Tony Stark Although there is no shortage of ladies who might like to [...]
May 4, 2012 was a day long-awaited by fanboys and closeted nerds alike. It was the day that Earth’s Mightiest Heroes finally came to the silver screen. It only made sense that a group called “The Avengers” would need a tragic death to motivate them into action. As I watched the movie it became apparent [...]
It’s rare that an ending defies your expectations in a good way. While I’ve been gearing up for the finale of Snapshot, building it up in my reviews like it’s the heir to the great pantheon of action thrillers, the fact of the matter is that the action belies the real narrative of the book. [...]
Just days ago the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) announced their newest corporate partner and it’s a heavy-hitter, IDW Publishing. This is big news for both organizations and the comic book industry in general. The CBLDF is a non-profit organization founded in 1986. Their goal is to protect the First Amendment rights of comics creators, publishers, and retailers. The CBLDF first came into [...]
Is DC setting themselves up for more continuity challenges in the New 52 universe? As if they aren’t already boggling the minds of longtime DC Comics readers, there is a new rumor in the air. Bob Harras, Editor In Chief at DC Comics, teased the possibility of a Cyborg Superman in the New 52. He stated, [...]
Almost two years ago, DC Comics launched their rebooted universe with the New 52. However, with that they jettisoned over 75 years of history, characters and continuity. Timelines became too compressed, fan favorite characters disappeared, a lack of context was formed. In the days, weeks and months since, certain…shall we say zealous…fans have been clamoring [...]
That’s right, we’re back to review slap you with several small chunks of new comic goodness. Enjoy. Young Avengers #4 – @kierongillen, @McKelvie, @TheMikeNorton & @COLORnMATT might be THE perfect team to bring YA in to the 21st century. Page 2 is masterpiece! – Jack Chambers (@JLWChambers) Guardians of the Galaxy #2 – [...]
