comics

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

Batman: Caped Crusader – More Batman: The Animated Series than Batman: The Animated Series?
Debuting mere weeks after Batman Returns was released in 1992, Batman: The Animated Series (Or BTAS for short) has become one of the most acclaimed takes on the Dark Knight. There have been several other animated series, including the sequel series The New Batman Adventures (same creative team, different visual style), the hit-and-miss mid-2000s series The Batman, the silver age throwback Batman: The Brave and the Bold and the grittier, CGI animated Beware the Batman. There is now a new addition to this lineup - Batman: Caped Crusader, created and executive produced by Bruce Timm, one of the lead members of the BTAS creative team. Bruce Timm has boasted that this series is “More Batman: The Animated Series than Batman: The Animated Series” and a more complete example of his vision for Batman – As Batman: Caped Crusader is aimed at older audiences, it will not have to deal with the constraints of censorship and studio interference caused by the need to please younger children or overly cautious parents.
By Rtotalmagicabout a year ago in Geeks
GalaxyCon 2024
Once again, it’s the most wonderful time of the year for me. It’s the season of the Con, Galaxy Con that is. On Sunday, July 28th I went to GalaxyCon for the fourth time since 2019 and I have to say this was definitely the craziest year I’ve ever went.
By Joe Pattersonabout a year ago in Geeks
Batman: "Zero Year"
Batman: Zero Year is the collected series of crossover books authored by Scott Snyder and James Tynion, with artwork by Greg Capullo and Rafael Albuquerque. It reenvisions the troubled rise of the Dark Knight, from his birth at the hands of a murderous criminal in Crime Alley to his wanderings across the globe "in search of himself" (steadily training with all manner of renegade and tribe to become the physical and intellectual crime-fighting powerhouse before donning the mantle of the Caped Crusader).
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Geeks
Deadpool & Wolverine
"Whose balls did I have to fondle to get my very own movie? I can't tell you but it rhymes with Pulverine..." TL;DR: It's a sequel, and it's Deadpool. These two facts tell you everything you need to know. You will go into the film with precisely the correct level of expectation. If you're not a fan of Deadpool, you'll hate it. If you don't really like sequels, then this isn't going to blow you away. Hot tip: for best results, watch while fully awake.
By L.C. Schäferabout a year ago in Geeks
Triumphant Return: Robert Downey Jr. Rejoins the Marvel Universe
Robert Downey Jr., one of the most iconic names in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is making a comeback that promises to excite fans everywhere. Known worldwide for his portrayal of Tony Stark, the invincible Iron Man, Downey Jr. is now set to don a new mantle. He will be playing the fearsome Doctor Doom, one of Marvel's most complex and intriguing villains. This unexpected choice marks a new chapter for the franchise and reshapes the public’s expectations for what’s to come.
By Alan Carlos rosaabout a year ago in Geeks
Deadpool & Wolverine
The partnership between Deadpool and Wolverine is one of the most iconic and electrifying in the Marvel Universe, bringing together the perfect blend of sharp humor, intense action, and remarkable personalities. Despite their differences, both characters share a dark past and a regenerative healing factor that makes them nearly immortal. Let's delve deeper into these heroes and the recent cinematic collaboration that has excited fans.
By Alan Carlos rosaabout a year ago in Geeks
Thank You Marvel Films
The year is 2024 and one of the biggest brands of not only entertainment, but pop culture as a whole is Marvel. If you ask someone today what is Marvel they will be quick to tell you everything under the sun about the Marvel Cinematic Universe owned by Disney Studios. Very understandable, I mean there’s not too many people you’ll find who aren’t Avengers fans right? I’m a huge fan of the MCU myself, I even consider myself an MCU fanatic, but when I was a little kid in the early 2000s there was no MCU. We just had Marvel Films, movies that were based off Marvel Comics characters that were distributed by various film studios with the assistance and oversight over Marvel Comics Enterprises. In the early 2000s these films were my MCU and all of us nerds of the late 90’s and early 2000s loved them. These movies are also responsible for why we have the Marvel Cinematic Universe and they need to be given more acknowledgment and credit for paving the way for the MCU.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Geeks
Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange is a 1978 two-hour pilot take on the famous, nicely-costumed superhero "Sorcerer Supreme" a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe. I first read some of the exploits of the good Doctor in a reprint comic book I bought at a Walmart as a kid, but I first saw this movie even earlier, when it was rerun on cable in the late 1980s. I forever associate it in my mind with having a helluva bellyache from eating too much ice cream or some other indulgent treat.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Geeks
Deadpool and Wolverine Movie Review
In a cinematic landscape dominated by superheroes, Deadpool has offered a welcome reprieve since 2016. The series has delivered an endless stream of laughs to older audiences while making fun of just about every cliché in the book. Deadpool and Wolverine is billed as one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer, but fans new and old will feel let down by this latest entry.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
Cosplay Review: Scarlet Witch from “WandaVision”
During the uncertain times of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, I embarked on a captivating cosplay journey, transforming myself into the enigmatic Wanda Maximoff from Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. With my sister as my talented photographer, we ventured to a nearby park, where she captured my essence as Wanda in stunning photographs. After carefully selecting my favorite shots, I eagerly shared them on social media, hoping to bring a spark of joy to the Marvel cosplay community. The response I received was overwhelmingly positive, ranging from heartfelt comments appreciating my dedication to bringing Wanda to life during these challenging times to individuals sharing and reposting my photos with their followers.
By Jenna Deedy2 years ago in Geeks
SDCC Schedule
San Diego Comic Con is going to be a very packed weekend, with peak days being on Friday and Saturday. I have desperately tried not to overbook myself but there is just so much that I would like to do. Sunday is the day that things start winding down. All of the major announcements have already been made, the big names are going home and the crowd starts to thin out a little bit. This makes the convention a little bit more networking and comic centric. So there is still plenty that I want to do on Sunday, even with fewer options. SDCC always ends with a sing along of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode Once More With Feeling. My dad and I went last year but honestly I am probably going to skip it and just come home to my husband. The sing along is fun but it won’t be as fun without my dad and quite frankly the weekend is going to be really long without my Patrick.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
SDCC Schedule
Saturday is probably going to be the biggest and busiest day of San Diego Comic Con. Most people that bought single day passes bought them for Saturday and it is routinely the first day that sells out. I am personally not setting foot in any of the bigger halls on Saturday so I am hoping that everything that I want to hit will be easier to get into. That said I am also hoping that I left myself enough time to get in line for the things that I think are important. I think I have figured out a strategy for these bigger conventions so let’s get to my Saturday schedule for SDCC.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks