comics
From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.
The Creepiest Batman Story
Okay, so this Batman story may just be one of my favorites. Not just for the writing, but for the art. It was written by Grant Morrison, who is a legend in the comic book industry. He's written epic stories like the Multiversity Event for DC comics, Batman & Robin (With Dick Grayson as Batman and Damian Wayne as Robin), All-Star Superman, and more. And that's just for DC Comics, he's written New X-Men for Marvel Comics and Spawn for Image Comics. He's also written his own fiction novels. Another interesting fact, this was his first Batman story, and after this story, he became a regular Batman writer.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
Superman & Batman's Legacy Duo
If you are reading mainstream DC Comics that are under the DC Rebirth branding, then you probably know that Superman (Clark Kent) has a son named Jonathan Kent. And if you've been reading comics in the last decade or so, or even if you haven't, you probably know that Batman has a son named Damian Wayne, who is the current Robin.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
Kamala Khan: The Rundown
Alright, so I'm getting into the original Ms. Marvel run by G. Willow Wilson. And what I am going to be talking about with respect to the character is her origin, her importance in the main Marvel Universe, and her importance in the comic book industry.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
The Colors of The X-Men
Okay so let's say you, a new comic reader, want to buy an X-men comic from the comic book store. Sounds easy enough right? Yeah, you're wrong. Once you walk in and see the individual X-men issues, you'll probably see titles like Weapon X, X-Men Blue, X-Men Gold, X-Men Red, Uncanny X-Men and trust me, a ton more.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
Why Are Comic Fans Angry?
If you are familiar with the comic book community, you may have noticed that people tend to get angry about changes within the respective comic universes that they invest their time in. Sure, every industry has its haters, but it seems that though certain concepts have been met with backlash when introduced into the superhero story through all of comic history, it seems that it happens more so nowadays. Well, let's delve into comic history then, or at least what I know about comic history to try and figure out what the whole deal is. In this release, we will (I guess I will) discuss examples of significant comic book changes and the effect that it has had on the comic-reading community.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
Better Than the Avengers
The Avengers are known worldwide thanks to Marvel's Cinematic Universe. The superhero team has had a plethora of heroes join its ranks (and leave the team too) in the comics to battle threats that endanger the world or even the entire universe. However, legendary comic writer Mark Waid, co-author of DC's famous storyline, Kingdom Come, brings details that are often overlooked by readers to light.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
Batman: The History and Influence in Today's Society
According to Ultimate Batman Comics Website, the first Batman story, “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate,” was published in Detective Comics #27 in the May of 1939. Since then, the stories of the legendary Batman have captured the hearts of America’s youth. The stories of Batman have intrigued its readers through all aspects of his character by relating to issues children face and giving them a hero to aspire to be.
By Peyton Morris8 years ago in Geeks
'Watchmen:' A Review
Before I begin, I'll offer a fair warning that this review may contain story spoilers, and is about the graphic novel only, not the movie. The Watchmen story written by Alan Moore, with art by Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins was, up until recently, the most well-known graphic novel I knew virtually nothing about. In fact, that I knew up to that point was only really what I had drawn from the movie adaptation by Zack Snyder, the director's cut which amounted to something three hours long and sometimes confusing.
By The One True Geekology8 years ago in Geeks
'Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze'
When I was a child, I had noticed my dad reading a paperback novel that depicted a muscular, bare chested man with close cropped hair on the cover. The man was heroically posed and I was fascinated with the cover. I asked my father who he was and what he was doing. My dad replied, "this is Doc Savage and he is an adventurer." I became intrigued by the cover art that depicted the character standing in desert terrain. On the back cover was a portrait of Doc Savage and in the background were five different men. These men were called "The Fabulous Five" and they were his aids. I wondered what kind of adventures he embarked upon and thought they must be exciting.
By Edward German8 years ago in Geeks
