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From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.

One Piece: The origins of Devil Fruit?
Okay, now I will need you to hear me out of this, Devil Fruit comes from space & are not natural to the planet that Luffy is on. Now I know what you're thinking, "well that could be possible cause there are a lot of space-related answers and even more space-related questions, but how did they get to Luffy's planet?" And I think I have the answer to that question and that's Aliens! Alien Pirates/Explorers to be exact.
By Sergio VanNess4 years ago in Geeks
My Very First Time
Warning, the following blog is for my comic book nerds. Now for all you football nerds (yes, you are nerds; fantasy football is the same as Dungeons and Dragons) I’ll get more into football as the season gets closer to starting. I’ve never been a big draft person. I mean it’s all a gamble if team and the player they drafted is a good fit. I also don't want to talk about stupid people doing stupid things in the news or social media because first it does get a bit tedious and second, I am so excited about what’s coming.
By From the Mind of Nobody4 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Weird Cameos
SPOILERS for Doctor Strange 2: Into the Strangerverse Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is out and it’s not bad. I’m not really a huge Strange fan so I don’t really care if they ruin his character or anything. Not that they did, I just don’t really care either way. Wanda actually got to be the villain this time which I really liked. She’s legitimately threatening and has clear and compelling motivations. I also liked that Sam Raimi got to infuse some of his horror filmmaking into the movie. There is some Evil Dead-ass looking shots in this movie, it has way more style to it than your average Marvel flick. Bruce Campbell even got a cameo, and he is delightful as always. It’s kinda cool to have Danny Elfman back doing the music, except that Doctor Strange actually has a pretty consistent theme by Michael Giacchino, (unlike most MCU characters) and it’s barely in this movie, despite it being all over the Giacchino scored Spider-Man: No Way Home. There's a music fight, that should be awesome, but I feel like the music weirdly didn't really sync up with the action. We did however get a little glimpse of the 90’s X-Men animated series theme, which I appreciated because if you’re gonna do dumb pointless fan service, you might as well go all the way.
By Danny Duff4 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
This is a film that's difficult for me to review from an objective standpoint. More than any Marvel film so far, Multiverse of Madness is made for fans, reveling in the lore of both comics and screen and continuing multiple storylines from various properties. What it would play like for a casual viewer is hard for me to imagine.
By Daniel Tessier4 years ago in Geeks
Planet Tetros Page 2
Where the fuck am I? How much time has passed? All I know is we have 26-hour days on this planet. I don't know how many hours have passed, as I chuckled to myself. Shit, I can tell I'm chained to something and hurt all over. The pain is indescribable. I'm not used to this. This isn't the cleanest place. I thought as I looked around. I've never been the toughest guy, but my ability to make friends with others in the village usually kept me from getting jumped. This must be some abandoned place that I was dragged into. I laughed internally again, and they pulled me alright. That's one of my favorite things I like about myself. I can always laugh when I'm down. That's what my mom also loved about me when she was alive. I wonder what she'd think if she saw me being so sad.
By Terrence4 years ago in Geeks
Howard the Duck is Much Cooler Than You Think
If you've watched the MCU movies, you may have seen a cameo by a talking duck on an alien world. Yes, that's Howard the Duck, whose last cinematic outing was in one of the biggest flops of all time, his self-titled 1986 film, which was somehow produced by George Lucas. You may have also seen Howard in Marvel comics in the last 20 years, appearing in the final battle in "Siege," fighting zombies with Machine Man, or working as a noir detective.
By Gene Lass4 years ago in Geeks
10 Greatest Comic Book Villains Who Do Not Have Superpowers
Any good hero needs an equally compelling villain to stand in their way. A villain can be anyone from a simple thief to some sort of alien warlord bent on conquering the universe. Usually however, the villain always appears to be physically superior to the hero and provides a challenge that he or she must overcome in order to save the day.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Geeks
Landmark Comic Book Storylines Part 5: 2000-2010
The beginning of the 21st century saw huge changes in comics. After the speculator-driven explosion of the 90s, the industry imploded. Marvel nearly went bankrupt and had to restructure, and both Marvel and DC tried to bring back powerhouse creators who had left to work at other publishers, or start companies of their own. In 0rder to bring back those creators, and the readers who were turned off by the 90s, Marvel and DC relied more on sub-imprints such as Marvel Max, Marvel Knights, and Vertigo that gave creators the ability to use more mature themes and do things they could never do with mainstrea titles. Digital comics caught on, and Marvel had more success with movies featuring the X-Men and Spider-Man. Things were changing for the better.
By Gene Lass4 years ago in Geeks
Planet Tetros Page 1
"Fuck!" Bam, Bam! Shit, I'm getting jumped, but I feel like I can win this fight. Wack, Wack! But damn, these guys are hitting me back to back. Urgh, I'll destroy these bastards!! Just let me catch one with a great attack. Come on, read their movements; I try to tell myself for motivation. Shit, they're taking turns socking me! Every time I dodge one, the other one lands a blow! These motherfuckers… OOF! Damn, someone got me with a good gut punch. That was close; I almost lost my fucking wind. Fuck these guys. Who do they think they are? I've beaten groups before, even though I've never been the greatest fighter. I could do something if I stopped getting hit. I can regain some composure and get them good with a counter-attack! Smack! One of them just smacked me! That's so disrespectful! This asshole thinks I'm going to take that!
By Terrence4 years ago in Geeks
Landmark Comic Book Storylines Part 4: The 90s. Top Story - April 2022.
Comics in the 90s are often written off as bottom of the barrel, no-quality, all-gimmick garbage, and rightfully so. For fans who grew up reading the legendary comics of the 60s and 70s, it was awful to see the industry turned into a wasteland of hologram covers and endless spin-offs meant to entice comics investors. A-list heroes like Spider-Man and Batman, who carried two regular titles, a team-up title, and a reprint title each in the 70s suddenly had 5 monthly titles each, plus the reprint title, plus endless graphic novels, specials, mini-series, and guest appearances, all geared toward pushing the latest cartoon and toy line. But there was quality out there if you knew where to look.
By Gene Lass4 years ago in Geeks
The Genius of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
In the 14 years since it was first conceived, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken over the world of film. For many who may not be fans or big followers of the MCU the biggest question is why. To understand why the MCU has become a world wide phenomenon it is important to look at the story, characters, style and relatability that has shaped this groundbreaking franchise.
By Joe Patterson4 years ago in Geeks
Favorite Crown Prince of Crime - The Joker in Film
“All it takes is one bad day.” That line spans, or a variation of it spans the entirety of the Joker. It doesn’t matter which version you’re looking at, it all boils down to one point, somewhere in his past, something happened on one single night that changed him. Sometimes it’s connected to Batman directly, sometimes it’s not. But the fact remains that the Joker has become a symbol himself with or without the Dark Knight shadowing his every move.
By Bunny 4 years ago in Geeks