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

Kaecilius Has His Eye On The Book Of Cagliostro In 'Doctor Strange Prelude: The Zealot,' Issue 1
Since July, Marvel has released two tie-in comics, setting the scene for the events leading up to the cinematic arrival of Doctor Strange. Doctor Strange Prelude: The Zealot, Issue 1 is the third prelude comic centering on the character of Kaecilius played by Mads Mikkelsen in the movie.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Geeks
Too Many Events And Too Much Diversity? What We Actually Learnt About The Future Of Marvel Comics From Their Summit
The comic book market is going through a dramatic time of change. DC's "Rebirth" has been phenomenally successful, and August 2016 saw comic book sales hit a 20-year record! But the devil's in the details; while DC is flourishing, Marvel is struggling. February's sales figures left fans reeling — needless to say, Marvel has acknowledged that something is going badly wrong.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Past The Point Of No Return: We Finally Know Why The All-New X-Men Can Never Go Home
It's the beginning of a new era over in the X-Men books, but first, the old range has to wind to a close. In the case of All-New X-Men #19, that means writer Dennis Hopeless (a personal favorite since the days of Avengers Arena) gets to draw a line under a story that's been running since 2012. Why can't the time-lost All-New X-Men return to their original timeline? Finally, no less than five years after Brian Bendis launched this arc, we have an answer...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Joss Whedon Returns to the World of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in a New Comic Book Series About Young Giles
It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years since Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy Summers arrived in Sunnydale, launching creator Joss Whedon's career into the stratosphere. Although the series finished in 2003, the story of Buffy and her friends has continued in a series of popular comics.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Velvet Comic Book from Team Behind the Winter Soldier Is Becoming a TV Series
There's a lot more to the comic book industry than just Marvel and DC. Cast your eyes to their rival Image Comics, for example, a publishing company where creators retain the rights to everything they make. Of course, the dream for every one of these writers is that their idea will be picked up for adaptation, whether as a TV series or a movie. The most famous of these adaptations is undoubtedly The Walking Dead, a fact that gives you a sense of just how tremendous these creator-owned comics can be.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man Just Unmasked In The Comics — To J. Jonah Jameson Himself
The enmity between Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson runs all the way back to 1963. We were introduced to Jolly Jonah as the man in charge of the Daily Bugle, a newspaper that dedicated itself to persuading the wall-crawler was nothing but a menace.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
It's Not Only Jean Grey: Another X-Man Is Coming Back from the Dead in Marvel Comics
Marvel Studios is dominating Hollywood but Marvel Comics has been struggling of late, with poor sales and controversial plots. This week, the House of Ideas aims to change its fortunes with the launch of a whole new era in Marvel Comics history, "Marvel Legacy." It's all being kickstarted in a one-shot, by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribic.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
There's More to Comics Than Superheroes: Kill the Minotaur Is Being Adapted into a Movie
Superhero films are all the rage nowadays, and as a result it's easy for your average moviegoer to forget that there's a lot more to comic books than superheroes. For example, Christian Cantamessa and Chris Pasetto’s Kill the Minotaur, a unique take on ancient mythology that's now set to become a movie.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Jean Grey' #3: Jean Faces Her Fears, a Kraken and the Phoenix Force in One of the Best Comics of the Year So Far
As any comic book fan can attest, the best comics aren't usually the "event" issues. More often than not, the most special comics are the single issues favorite characters are given new depths; where heroes come face to face with their own weaknesses and truly prove their heroism. In previous articles, I've explored classic issues like Uncanny X-Men #303, which wrestles with grief and tragedy, and Green Lanterns #15, a poignant issue focused on what it means to live with anxiety. This time round, I want to take a look at a recent character study: Jean Grey #3, by Dennis Hopeless and Victor Ibáñez.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Marvel Legacy': The Fantastic Four's Return Seems Imminent
Back in 2015, comic book fans were left reeling when Marvel canceled the Fantastic Four book. Marvel's First Family was taken off the table in the aftermath of Jonathan Hickman's "Secret Wars" event, with Reed, Sue, and their children disappearing from the normal Marvel Universe. Although Hickman presented his whole event as a beautiful tribute to the Fantastic Four, it still left fans heartbroken.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Die Laughing!
Go to any comic-con (or any con for that matter) and you will see hundreds of Deadpools. The character was massively popular, even before the movie. His irreverent humor, impossible abilities, violent tendencies, and borderline insanity are all part of the charm that draws people to him. Little do people know, but Deadpool isn’t the only character like this. Below, you will find eight more characters (in no particular order) known for the same qualities.
By Lee Drake8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Announces The Return Of Jean Grey In 'Phoenix: Resurrection'
In the world of the X-Men, death is a revolving door. You'd be hard-pressed to find a team member who hasn't been killed and resurrected at some point or another. Right now, Charles Soule's Astonishing X-Men run seems to be building up to the resurrection of Professor X himself, killed in 2012's "Avengers Vs. X-Men" event.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks