Although the current torrent of comic book related movies are sitting atop of the box office and being a geek doesn't quite possess the stigma that it used to, I still get the occasional odd look when I start singing the praises of my favourite pulp heroes and villains. It’s also true to say that one last bastion of awkwardness remains for many of us. It is still, in some circles, considered to be a less than desirable trait by the mainstream as far as dating goes.
by Jacob H Baxter
Although the current torrent of comic book related movies are sitting atop of the box office and being a geek doesn't quite possess the stigma that it used to, I still get the occasional odd look when I start singing the praises of my favourite pulp heroes and villains. It’s also true to say that one last bastion of awkwardness remains for many of us. It is still, in some circles, considered to be a less than desirable trait by the mainstream as far as dating goes.
by Aaron Nash
Squirrel Girl……. Just think about that name for a second. I bet you never thought a character with that name would: 1.) Be literally unbeatable, having beaten Thanos, MODOK and even Uatu (the Watcher) in the past without really breaking a sweat. 2.) Be a genuinely engaging heroine who has far more depth than most other ‘seriously’ written superheroes. And… 3.) Be the basis for one of the funniest and, arguably, cleverest comics Marvel would release in the last 20 years.
by Jacob H Baxter
In the world of comics we find outrageous and fantastical people with amazing powers. The stories behind them are inventive and interesting. But, sometimes they take the wow factor and crank it to 11. At that point in time, things just get a little too crazy. That's when it goes beyond interesting and into ridiculous. I can see where some of these might have started off as a good idea, but then fell flat somewhere. While others, I feel, might have been some artist or writer's idea of “What the hell, let's see what kind of reaction the brass will give me from this one”. Some of these are far more out there than others. So, in no particular order, here we go...
by Aaron Nash
This week I’ll be looking at the first issues of three new series that have come out in the last few weeks. Wolverines #1: Following hot on the heels of The Death of Wolverine and Legacy, Wolverines sets to continue the effects that Wolverine’s death has had on certain characters in the Marvel universe, while integrating the new characters introduced into a regular weekly comic format. I wasn’t that big a fan of The Death of Wolverine story or Legacy, but I was intrigued by this as I have always like X-23 and have recently grown to really like Daken and Mystique. I wondered what the interaction between them all would be like in the wake of recent events, and am pleased to say that on the whole it kind of works.
by Sam Hurcom
We tried getting Trevor Mcdonald into a spandex Riddler costume to record a video of the Comic book news but unfortunately he declined… something about journalistic integrity and only doing it if Huw Edwards dressed up as Dr Doom. Bizarre! Instead, we’ve brought you a quick fire summary of all the latest machinations and new releases set for the coming weeks. |
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