Who is Ultron?

Ultron is the “talk of the town” due to the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron in theaters. The movie was a fun movie but failed to answer the question of who Ultron really is. Every great story has complex characters and Ultron is no exception to this rule. The concern I had with with…

The Walking Dead 146 The Good, The Bad, The Verdict

  In recent issues the The Walking Dead raised the stakes of survival and a new threat has appeared within the vicinity of the 4 communities. This threat was established by the Whisperers as they previously killed 12 members of the 4 communities. As a result of this action the 4 communities reacted and are…

Death of Superman box set review

DC Comics has introduced a new combo pack featuring a graphic novel and a Blu-ray/ DVD set. One of these combo packs features the graphic novel Death of Superman and the movie Superman/ Doomsday. This box set of a book and Blu-ray/ DVD set captures a moment in American culture that shocked the world as…

Thor volume 1 review

  Marvel comics have made significant changes in their comic lineup to attract new readers from all walks of life. One of the major changes is the shifting of the title from the current Thor to a female Thor. This change has been met with some resistance affecting the purity of Marvel Comics. Despite this…

Oddly Normal issue 9 The Good, The Bad, The Verdict

Image Comics is known as a diverse company with many different titles that cut across many genres. One of these titles is Oddly Normal; issue 9 can be purchased here, written and illustrated by Otis Frampton with assistance from Tracy Bailey. The Good: This issue is a sweet, easy read. The main focus of this…

Starfire issue 3 the good, the bad, the verdict

  Fans who follow DC Comics have mixed feeling about the current storylines. There is no question that issue 3 is better than issue 2 yet the same problem occurs as there are high points and low points. This places the reader into conflict as they love certain parts, but hate others. The comic is…

TWD Issue 145 The Good, The Bad, The Verdict

The Walking Dead is a very popular comic that is released once a month. Last month issue 144 was a perfect release. It established territories between the communities and the Whispers. This month dealt with the aftermath of how the territory was established through the use of 12 people who were decapitated. Issue 145, which…

Copperhead issue 9 review

  Every Wednesday comics come out; some of these comics that are released are a cut above average, one of these comics is Copperhead. Copperhead follows Sheriff Clara Bronson as she moves to a new town and attempts to enforce the laws there. The comic combines detective work with action all in a western space…

Starfire under fire issue 2 review

  Last month (June 2015) DC introduced new super heroes. One of these new heroes was Starfire. Starfire, issue 1, had its high points and low points, but was overall a solid first issue, which can be purchased here. The second issue of Starfire differs from the first issue in how it was received; this…

TWD issue 144 perfect

  Issue 144 of The Walking Dead is has just been released and has made an impact. This issue has captured many different elements from shock value, to rage and introducing 2 conflicting ideologies among leaders. It was a perfect issue, wrapping up all current issues that the comic has been building toward and opening…

The good, the Bad, the Verdict: Oddly Normal issue 8

  In the comic world it is very rare to see the writer also be the artist. This is the case in the comic Oddly Normal. Oddly Normal just released its 8th issue, which can be purchased here, and has created a world that no other comic can parallel. The story is a girl with…

TWD issue 143 The Good, The Bad, The Verdict

The Walking Dead has developed a huge following as issue 143 hits the shelves this week. Issue 143 of The Walking Dead captures many different elements. Some of these elements were good and others left me questioning if the series will proceed on a fresh and interesting path. So, without further delay let’s break down…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict: Dr. Fate

  DC Comics has released 12 new comic titles in the month of June. One of these titles is Dr. Fate, originally created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman. The character has been the catalyst for major events that have taken place in the DC Universe, including Infinite Crisis, which can be purchased here. Despite…

Starfire Issue 1 review

Starfire has a deep history in the DC Comic universe. This work ranges from her time in the minds of Marv Wolfman and George Perez, to her time on the Teen Titans. After the events of Blackest Night, Starfire joined the Outlaws. DC Comic fans have not been satisfied with her role as part of the…

While we wait for Orange is the New Black S 4

  In recent years women in prison have been an increasing theme in popculture. This is in part attributed towards the series that for the last three years has been widely popular on Netflix: Orange is the New Black, which can be purchased here. Netflix, as with many of their series, released all the episodes…

Batman origins: Earth One Volume Two

Every once in a while a series or character in the comic world needs a reboot. Sometimes these reboots are told over the course of many pages. DC Comics has begun to recreate the origins of their characters. The latest addition to the Earth One universe is Batman Earth One, Volume Two,  explores Batman’s early…

Satine Phoenix Interview

    As you were growing up in California, when did you realize you were interested in nerd culture? What elements of nerd culture were you involved in? I was born in 1980, we grew up with He-Man & Voltron & Gummy Bears and Saturday Morning Cartoons. The Hannah Barbara era was ending and Nerd…

Bob Fingerman interview

I had the opportunity to conduct an Interview with Bob Fingerman, you can check out his website here.

Batman Graphic Novels that should be read

  One of the most iconic superhero’s just recently had a day devoted to him. This hero is Batman who has been captivating readers in stories that span many genres including mystery, crime, thrilling adventures, and his own death, for over 75 years. Batman has appeared in many different stories. Some are classics that all…