I have some GREAT friends here at work. Two of my team members, Brian and Mike, went to the Chicago ComicCon, also known as C2E2 in the parlance. While there
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Movie Trailer: Amazing Spider-Man (International Trailer 2)
This trailer has me more excited for this movie. Remember that this movie is a series reboot and not a sequel. As a Spidey fan, I am hopeful this movie
Spider-Men- Regular and Ultimate Spider-Man team up
Today there was another big announcement for Spiderman fans. The regular continuity Amazing Spiderman/Peter Parker will have a crossover mini series with Ultimate Spiderman/Miles Morales. The “Spider-Men” mini series will
Spidey Turns 50 years Old This Year
In 1962, Marvel Comics was about to cancel Amazing Fantasy (AKA Amazing Adult Fantasy, AKA Amazing Adventures). Publisher Martin Goodman relented to Stan Lee’s desire to introduce a different kind
Man of Steel Banner on Facebook
The comic book world is buzzing about the movies for summer 2012. With the Avengers, Dark Knight Rises, and Amazing Spiderman, one can see why there is excitement. Because of
Planet Comicon: Conversation with Blair Butler
Over the weekend, my eleven year old daughter and I attended Planet Comicon in Kansas City. We meet a lot of great people and had several fun conversations. I hope
Planet Comicon Cosplay
Dressing up in costume has become a regular part for many attending various comic book conventions. It is known as Cosplay (costume play) in most geeky circles. Planet Comicon was
Planet ComicCon 2012
Planet ComicCon is the comic book convention in Kansas City. It is Saturday March 24th from 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday March 25th from 10 AM to 4
Geeky Kool: Why I read Spider-Man over the X-Men
Geeky Kool: Why I read Spider-Man over the X-Men I have always been more of a Marvel guy. My father got me started in comic books when I was very
The Amazing Spider-Man Trailer (2nd Trailer)
I love Spider-Man. I have been a fan since I was a little kid. I loved the first two Spidey movies and then really disliked the third one. This is
Comic Book Review:The Amazing Spider-Man #678
Comic Book Review:The Amazing Spider-Man #678 I have been a Spidey fan since I was a little kid. I have been reading Amazing on and off (mainly on) since the
Watchmen prequels- “Before Watchmen”?
I first read the original Watchmen miniseries in 1987. It was interesting but also disturbing. It spoke to concerns of the time in an unique manner. I understood it at
If Wonder Woman was a Disney Princess
As a father of a 11 year old girl, I love this picture. I am all about girl power and even more so when it is geeky. This is what
Comic Book Review:The Defenders
Comic Book Review:The Defenders I remember reading The Defenders back in the 1970s. It was always a fun but often bizarre ride. They were never the “IT” Team like the
Geeky Cool: DC Comics New Logo
Geeky Cool: DC Comics New Logo Last September, DC Comics did something controversial. They relaunched their whole universe (well sort of- not completely but mostly). Just after the hardcore DC
Could Liberalism be hurting comic sales?
I just read a really interesting article over @ Bleeding Cool. It is How Liberalism May be Hurting Comic Book Sales by Darin Wagner. The premise of the article is that way
My Favorites of 2011
Happy New Year to all of my readers. To celebrate the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012, I decided it would be fun to look back and make a
Comic Book Review:Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #525
Comic Book Review:Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #525 After Daredevil went crazy, became possessed, lead an army of evil dead ninjas, and then came to his senses, he
Comic Book Review:The Legend of OZ: Wicked West
Comic Book Review:The Legend of OZ: Wicked West What if the Wizard of OZ took place in the Wild West? This comic series hopes to answer this question.Credits:The Legend of
Comic Book Review:Avengers 1959 (1 of 5)
Comic Book Review:Avengers 1959 (1 of 5) What if the Avengers that we know (Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Ant Man, and Wasp) were not the the original team