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From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.
Anticipating Black Panther
Marvel has gifted fans with tons of content this year but one of the most anticipated projects of this year is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. I am fully prepared for this movie to absolutely destroy me emotionally as the trailer has made me cry on three separate occasions. The film certainly looks like it's going to be a collective grieving experience for both the filmmakers and the audience. But I wanted to use this article to point out the canonical things from the comics that they could incorporate into the future of this character. The choice not to recast Chadwick was a good decision, and leaves room for the women to take the forefront.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Male vs Female Gaze
One of my favorite things to talk about when discussing women’s portrayal in superhero movies is the male vs the female gaze. These are terms used to describe and identify the lens with which a director shows audiences female characters. There are certain descriptors for each gaze but some are more subtle and difficult to identify. Women have an easier time seeing these differences because it directly affects us and the way these differences make us feel are quite obvious.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The History of Goku vs. Superman
Many Internet debate has never been this widespread and overdue as much as the debate of Goku battling against Superman. Two powerful fictional characters in anime and comic book history. Both have a similar origins of being alien beings, being shipped off from their doomed planet before residing on Earth, and then becomes heroes of Earth. Well, when did this debate become largely widespread, and when did it become overdue. Here’s a timeline of events that contribute to the debate of Goku vs. Superman.
By Bass Man Eddie3 years ago in Geeks
My Bad Ideas about Bad Idea Comics
Hey all, Katie here and once again I am talking about Bad Idea(s). How many bad idea puns can I make? Just wait and see (do you think puns are a bad idea?). Anywho, I am here with another Bad Idea comic review. Today I am talking about Escape from Wyoming and Orc Island the two newest Bad Idea comics.
By Katie L. Oswald (BookDragon)3 years ago in Geeks
How Black Adam's Powers & Weaknesses Differ From the Comics
Black Adam at last brings the "man dressed in black" to the big screen following quite a while of improvement heck, and in doing as such, it gives the DC Extended Universe it's generally strong "legend" yet. Black Adam has all the electrical may and sorcery of the comic books, and he surely won't hesitate to utilize it. Simultaneously, there are a few vital contrasts in how this power set is depicted contrasted with the source material.
By David Nwogu3 years ago in Geeks
Werewolf By Night
Disney+/Marvel’s first special presentation Werewolf By Night has gotten great reviews, but of course I don’t trust the reviews of the general public as the general public knows nothing so I had to watch it for myself. Before Halloween of course because Halloween is for transitioning to Christmas…
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Comic Book Rewind
Hello all, we are doing another installment of comic book rewind today and we are rewatching the Silver Surfer. The second Fantastic Four film was released in 2007 and introduces one of the most well known comic book characters of all time. These films as a whole are widely regarded as subpar but in rewatching them I have found that the reality is that they were simply a product of their time. The casting was impeccable and thought the actual writing left much to be desired. The feeling of the characters was there. So here we go chapter two of the Fantastic Four.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The Origin and Evolution of Mary Sue
The joy of internet discourse is people throwing terms around that they do not actually know the definitions of. One of the most used terms on the internet, used in attempts to discredit and criticize women lead projects is Mary Sue. Now I have never once seen this term actually used correctly and have only seen it in reference to Rey from the latest Star Wars movies, Captain Marvel and Galadriel in Rings of Power. None of these women are Mary Sue’s and the term has evolved into an easy identifier for misogynistic asses who are incapable of valid criticisms but this was not always what the term was. So here we go, the origin of the term Mary Sue.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Black Adam
I finally saw Black Adam this weekend. Now I want to start by saying that my expectations for DC movies are astoundingly low and that story accuracy isn’t important to me, but characterization accuracy is. That said Black Adam led by the Rock was one of the worst pieces of mindless, braindead media I’ve ever sat through in my life.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Black Adam
INTRODUCTION Black Adam (Teth-Adam/Theo Adam) is a person showing up in American comic books distributed by DC Comic books. The person was made by Otto Fastener and C. C. Beck, and first showed up in the presentation issue of Fawcett Comic books' The Wonder Family comic book in December 1945. Since DC Comic books authorized and gained Fawcett's characters during the 1970s, Black Adam has persevered as one of the most outstanding adversaries of the hero Commander Wonder/Shazam and the Wonder Family (a.k.a. Shazam Family), close by Specialist Sivana and Mr Brain.
By Aliya Dicey 3 years ago in Geeks
