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

Landmark Comic Book Storylines Part 3: The 80s
The 1970s began the Bronze Age of comics, and the 1980s ended it, essentially with the issue seen above. Characters got darker in the 80s, and entire continuities were rebooted. Plus, with the advent of mini-series, spin-offs, and major crossovers, it became a lot more expensive to read full stories. It used to be an event to see the Fantastic Four and Avengers together, and it happened for maybe one or two issues. Suddenly a crossover was multiple issues across multiple titles, with some chapters typically being better done than others, but you wanted to read them all.
By Gene Lass4 years ago in Geeks
The Saddest Moment In The DCAU
There are many sad moments throughout the DCAU which is unsurprising considering how many different tv shows and movies comprise it, we've even covered many of them in a different article a couple of years ago. However, one of, if not the saddest moment in the entire universe may very well be the prologue of Batman Beyond. Batman's last night.
By Will Jack4 years ago in Geeks
Landmark Comic Book Storylines Part 2: The 70s
The 1970s began what is generally called The Bronze Age of Comics, with the Silver Age running from DC's "Showcase" #4 until about 1970, when comic prices increased and comic themes changed. They weren't just for kids anymore, they were written for college students and adults who had grown up with the characters in the comics, so the characters grew up, too.
By Gene Lass4 years ago in Geeks
Rogues Book One
Every now and again there is a story that just feels like it needs to be told. DC Black label seems to be the perfect place to tell these no holds barred storylines with no limitations. Rogues was yet another shining example of how it could have been yet another novel on the regular platform.
By Reel Vibes4 years ago in Geeks
Favorite Batman
I’ve seen a list on Vocal here asking the question, who was your favorite Dark Knight portrayal? So it got me thinking, who is my favorite portrayal of Batman? I’ve seen all the movies, I’ve watched all the cartoons, and I’ve played all the video games. So I have a vast knowledge of the Dark Knight and his kin. So who would I rank? It was a problem for me with this list but I think after a week, I’ve finally figured it out.
By Bunny 4 years ago in Geeks
Black Comic Book Creators At DC You Should Know
Cultural comic book icons like Green Lantern, Batman, and even Plastic Man were created by white writers in the 1930s and 1940s. However, the scope of inspiration and imagination in maintaining those heroes was expanded in large part by creators of color, without whose influence the DC Universe would be a far less fulfilling world to visit. While there are several comic book heroes from Trevor Von Eeden’s pioneering work on Black Lightning to Damian Scott’s impressive run on Batgirl, let’s home in on five specific black creators’ contributions to DC’s long history.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Landmark Comic Book Storylines Part 1: The 60s
The past 15 years of comic-related movies and TV series have turned untold numbers of people into comic books fans. But where can they find the stories the movies and shows are based on? Well, the bad news is most of those stories took were published decades ago. The good news is, they've all been collected and reprinted multiple times, and this article will show you where to look.
By Gene Lass4 years ago in Geeks
My Top Five Webtoons. Top Story - March 2022.
I downloaded the app Webtoon a few years ago now. I've always enjoyed reading and this app offered a new way to read interesting stories on the go- without needing to worry about preserving an actual book from my adventure. My cousins and I all enjoyed reading the app's contents and shared many favorite comics. It was a bonding moment for us you could say, especially when we would gush to each other after finishing a newly released chapter. I'll be honest, novels are more to my liking than comics but the stories that I found on this app were so original and interesting that I couldn't help being sucked in. The best thing about this app? It's a platform for aspiring graphic novelists that actually offer a chance of recognition- if your comic is good enough to pull readers in.
By A. Keson4 years ago in Geeks
My Top Ten Women in Comics. Top Story - March 2022.
Here’s a story, of a set of lovely ladies. Who were more than meets the average eye. They were faster than the Flash, and better than Batman. But no one seemed to want to give them a try. Still one day these ladies hit the big screen In one grand MCU extravaganza! Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. But what about the rest?
By Bunny 4 years ago in Geeks
The Batman
“Fear is a tool. When that Light hits the sky, it's not just a Calling. It’s a Warning.” Robert Pattinson warns the thugs of Gotham as he puts on the iconic cape in the hard-boiled Neo-noir-inspired, The Batman. Directed and co-written by Matt Reeves and with cinematography by Greig Fraser, the film is set in year two, as Batman is hunting down the Riddler, a serial killer who preys on the city's elite and expose the corruption in Gotham. The film is being praised for the performances, cinematography, art direction, action sequences, and story, which are rightly deserved. However, the audience may feel a little underwhelmed with the new caped crusader's film.
By Louis Mihael4 years ago in Geeks
Spider_Man: No Way Home a Metamodern Superhero Film
Spider-Man: No Way Home is a metamodernist film. That may sound confusing to some, so let's go through why this film is one of the metamodern superhero films of 2021. What exactly is metamodernism? Metamodernism, an alternative to post modernism, took form over the internet in the early 2000s especially on websites such as 4chan and reddit. It involves a self awareness of irony along with the seriousness that led to post modernism becoming relevant as different ways of comprehending society's shifting modes of communication and identity. Those that use technology to explore their consciousness and express thoughts in various forms of media inspired this movement. Today, shortly after the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, another film that embraces meta treatments in the pop culture realm by telling a story about the millennial generation, we will be exploring why No Way Home can be understood as a metamodern superhero film
By tacaj254 years ago in Geeks
Werewolf
When Randolf awoke, the house was silent and bright sunshine was peaking through the window. It took him a moment to clear his foggy mind and remember the events of the night before. How did he sleep so hard when he was so worried about Klara? Randolf scowled slightly, knowing Iskra must have put a spell on the room to keep out any sound that would awaken him. Randolf quickly stretched his aching muscles, pulled his hair back with some twine, then descended the stairs to the lower level. He frowned when he saw the beds empty and didn’t hear a sound in the house. Klara could not possibly be in good enough condition to be walking around so soon. Trying not to panic, he went outside then heard a commotion a few houses away and found a small gathering of wolves around one particular home. It was shimmering with fairy magic, meant to keep anyone at bay.
By Katie Hammerbeck4 years ago in Geeks