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

Star Wars movies in chronological order
Star Wars became a cult phenomenon due to its groundbreaking filmmaking, iconic characters, epic storytelling, expansive universe, passionate fandom, merchandising and marketing, and lasting impact on popular culture. These factors have helped to cement its place as one of the most beloved and enduring franchises in entertainment history.
By Yogesh Sawant2 years ago in Geeks
MCU Rewatch
We are into phase 2 for our MCU rewatch and thus we have watched Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World. These are regarded as two of the worst films in the MCU so we are going to talk about them. Are they really that bad? Or was the first impression so terrible that simply no one has gone back to check in the last decade. Well we had to and the overall result is that these movies are, in fact, not great. But why? And how could we have fallen so far from the quality that was phase 1?
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
The Journey of "Smallville": A Deep Dive into Lex Luthor and Clark Kent's Relationship
"Smallville," the iconic TV series that aired from 2001 to 2011, captivated audiences with its fresh take on the Superman mythology. Focusing on the formative years of Clark Kent in the fictional town of Smallville, Kansas, the series explores his journey from a high school student to the iconic superhero, Superman. This blog post delves into the intricate relationship between Clark Kent and Lex Luthor, charting their journey from friends to adversaries, and ultimately, highlighting Clark's transformation into Superman.
By Oliver Green2 years ago in Geeks
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Top Story - June 2024.
I've audited a night course in Horror and Scifi Film from a colleague who is a great expert in both genres and who selected interesting movies for the class to watch, representative of a particular sub-genre or cultural trend of the time. I enjoyed the course tremendously, watched the films I never saw before and had a chance to participate in insightful discussions with eager and engaged students.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Voices Calls Back to the Most Tragic Joke in X-Men History. Top Story - June 2024.
Warning: The following contains spoilers for "Épée is Truth" from X-Men: The Wedding Special, available now from Marvel Comics.
By John Dodge2 years ago in Geeks
The Unrivaled Art in “Goodnight Punpun”. Content Warning.
I recently revisited one of my favorite book series of all time, Goodnight Punpun. And it was phenomenal. Goodnight Punpun is a very important series to me. Despite how dark and desolate the series is, it actually really helped me overcome a very hard time in my life. It’s one of those literary experiences that leaves you unable to do anything but feel, for better or worse, and I really appreciated its brutal humanity. It helped me come to terms with some of the trauma I was dealing with in my own life at the time I read it. It drove me to take action against my actively negative emotions and outlook on the world around me.
By angela hepworth2 years ago in Geeks
How Growing Up With Depression Made Me Fall In Love With Superman
Everybody has this idea that Superman is boring because he’s kind, and I don’t think people realize how hard it is to be truly kind and how that makes Superman more interesting than he gets credit for.
By Richard Foltz2 years ago in Geeks
Flash (2023) Rewritten
The Goal I will re-write the script of The Flash by making subtle changes to the details of events. I will only alter the film based on logic and 1 major change: Barry Allen acts with intelligence. I will keep continuity with the other films in the DCEU that were established to be canon with the original film. I will work within the confines of the original’s ideas and established rules. For example, I’m not going to just say the Speed Force can’t do something the film obviously shows it can do. I will also attempt to put as many fun story beats and cameos from the original into the new version to show that such goals could have been achieved through logical means.
By Rivahn P2 years ago in Geeks
Spinning into Key Spiderman Comics
Starting in 1962, the world of comic books changed forever. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko dropped on unsuspecting masses a story about a mild-mannered teenager who gains spider-like powers and finds out very quickly that with great power comes... you probably know that part. Spider-Man has become part of our culture through almost all media known to man, leaping from comics to animated shows, video games, and some of the most successfuly movies of all time. But it all had to start somewhere. These are some of my favorite key Spider-Man comics that you may have missed (they go back a few years).
By ZEBJAB2 years ago in Geeks
Turn Your Captain America Cosplay Up a Notch
Imagine this: it’s Halloween night, the moon is high up above and there is an electrifying atmosphere. Therefore, my buddy you are on a path to a heroic mission like no other. While considering your costume this time, appreciate how incredible it is since why settle for one who walks at night when you can be the one and only Captain America?
By ZEBJAB2 years ago in Geeks
My Mind Is Blown #8. Content Warning.
Part #1 Part #2 Part #3 Part #4 Part #5 Part #6 Part #7 Final Warning: Spoilers Ahead! It has been a week since the end of not only Tolerance Is Extinction, but also the first season of the new X-Men series, X-Men '97. Yes, it has been confirmed the show will not be left on a cliffhanger, but will have at least a second season with a presently unknown premiere date. Thank goodness, because X-Men '97 is by far one of the best iterations of the X-Men to date, and no, that is not my biased opinion. Rotten Tomatoes has the show on the list of Best TV Shows for May 2024 with a 99% on the Tomatometer, surpassing its predecessor by 16%.
By Alexandria Stanwyck2 years ago in Geeks
X-Men '97
X-Men ‘97 has been praised for more than just its nostalgia factor. Its classic writing and impressive reflection of the source material made fans declare this one of the MCU’s best projects. They filled a desperate gap as fans have been asking for the X-Men for about a decade now. I do believe their only mistake was how short this season was. With the newest declaration of Marvel Animation being assigned its own division of the MCU (which is always how it's worked by the way. There is no world that exists where tv, film and animation were done by the same people. It was always separate; the declaration does nothing but prove the public’s lack of knowledge about the industry.) We will hopefully see some more X-Men in the coming years. So here we are with the X-Men ‘97 finale.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks