We live in a tough economy today. And, other than guys like Booster Gold, the superhero gig isn't exactly a high paying one. I mean, other than guys like Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark, most heroes probably struggle to make ends meet. Can you imagine how much shampoo Beast goes through? But, there is hope. Most of our beloved heroes and villains could cash in on their notoriety by utilizing that time honored tradition that all of us commercialized consumers love and adore; endorsing a product. If George Foreman can sell a grille, I know Johnny Storm can!
by Jacob H Baxter
We live in a tough economy today. And, other than guys like Booster Gold, the superhero gig isn't exactly a high paying one. I mean, other than guys like Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark, most heroes probably struggle to make ends meet. Can you imagine how much shampoo Beast goes through? But, there is hope. Most of our beloved heroes and villains could cash in on their notoriety by utilizing that time honored tradition that all of us commercialized consumers love and adore; endorsing a product. If George Foreman can sell a grille, I know Johnny Storm can! by Aaron Nash So I had never heard of this title before when I came across it in the bargain bin of the local comic book store. The cover stood out as something that really shouldn’t appeal to a male in his late-twenties. I was clearly not in the expected target market so thought ‘what the hell!’ and threw it on the pile of regular comics I buy. I figured it would be a good test of whether the story works on a wider audience and not just the target age group of 12 year olds. Weirdly, out of all of the comics I bought that day, this was the one that I was most curious about as it just looked… odd. Having been surprised recently with some of my stranger purchases I decided to dig in and see what the crack was.
by Sam Hurcom
It’s time to take a look at some of the upcoming releases soon to hit comic book shelves across the country. There’s a lot of exciting new stuff coming our way, including a rather epic journey for sci-fi fans in a galaxy far far away…
by Gemma Williams
This year, a film was released that quickly became one of my favourites. After leaving the cinema, I couldn’t stop smiling and talking about the spectacle I had just seen. I loved it so much that I just had to get the source material and read where the film had originated from. It was based on the comic, The Secret Service: Kingsman.
by Jacob H Baxter
A highly interesting pair of questions were posed to me earlier this week by my editor, the awesome Miss Sarah Wagner. If I were a superhero, what would I be like? What would my powers be? Those are intriguing questions indeed. Oh, the possibilities they present! Well, for starters, I don't really feel I would be a superhero. I would be more of an antihero. I mean, I see myself as a good guy. But, sometimes I have questionable methods and take the less than moral high road in a game of ‘any means necessary’ meets ‘if the ends meet the needs’ logic. My moral compass doesn't always point due north. It's actually about 3 degrees to the right. But, hey, that is better than being evil, right? Basically I'd be a cross between Deadpool and Squirrel Girl. My default setting in Dungeons and Dragons is Chaotic Good... and my default setting is my only setting.
by Aaron Nash
First things first. This is definitely not a title for children or anyone who’s squeamish. It features graphic violence and many very adult situations and themes. As such, many of the topics I touch on here may focus on the same themes – you have been warned. So….. This is a little different in the fact that many have probably heard of this title (or the subsequent anime film) but have probably never read it. Some wouldn’t have read it on the basis that they can’t find a copy; others may be put off by the fairly adult nature of the subject matter. But it’s a lot deeper than you would expect.
by Sam Hurcom
It’s fair to suggest that of all the genres in comics, novels and film, science fiction is probably the one best placed to keep readers and viewers alike on their toes. That’s not to say that sci-fi doesn’t always fall into the trappings of formulaic storytelling. But the very notion of setting a story beyond the realms of reality - in the depths of space, the distant future or a fantasy world of imagination – results in narratives that are often highly original and innovative. Enter Jim Alexander and his quite challenging sci-fi drama Amongst the Stars. Anyone aware of Alexander’s previous works, like Good Cop Bad Cop, will have some idea of what to expect from his latest release: a minimalist writing style that affords the reader as little information as possible, was top of my list. That may seem like something of a criticism but I assure you it is certainly not. If there’s one thing Alexander is good at doing, it’s making readers do a lot of work in interpreting and understanding what the hell is going on in his stories. One cannot simply consume Alexander’s work in the manner we have often become accustomed to in the age of high tech gadgetry and short attention spans. You have to actively engage with the work before you, and, dare I say, reread it once or twice.
by Gemma Williams
Volume Seven of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is hosted by the mysterious yet powerful Sailor Uranus. There has been some confusion around this new character during the latest story arc, but it appears as though her secrets are finally being revealed in this latest book. Some old characters are returned to the reader along with the newbies. Usagi and the other scouts are taking more of a back seat to the story, as big things are unfolding that will leave the reader genuinely concerned for the safety of some of their favourite characters.
by Aaron Nash
I knew nothing about this book before reading it, other than hearing on the side that it was a good bit of fun. After having a hard time trying to find a copy, I finally stumbled upon a copy of the complete series in a beautiful hardback collection. From looking at the cover I knew that this was going to be something different and fresh. But covers can mislead, and some indie titles out there try too hard to seem like an AAA title that they fall flat. So, how did this pan out…
by Emlyn Roberts-Harry
You'll no doubt have heard that, however temporary it's unfortunately likely to be, Marvel is launching a team of all-female Avengers during its upcoming Secret Wars mega-crossover. Bizarrely the team is called A-Force rather than, say, the Aveng-hers or the A-femme-gers, but it's still a very welcome move from a company which has lately shown an admirable commitment to putting its roster of great female characters front and centre. |
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