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Explore the very best, strongest, most powerful, and influential superheroes of all time.
Four Obscure Details About the Green Lantern Explained
I've always liked the Green Lantern character, but even I can't always complete the famous oath that the Lantern Corp has uttered over their nearly 70 years in the comics. Outside of the brief hiatus in the early '50s, the Green Lantern has been one of the most consistent DC Comics publications.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Is Marvel Making A Mistake With This Iron Fist Comic Book Adaptation For Netflix?
For months now it seems as though one of my favorite comic characters has been having trouble getting traction -- honestly, he's been stalling out. Iron Fist was originally intended to be a part of Marvel's four-part Defenders build-up including Daredevil, Jessica Jones & Luke Cage. Daredevil was met with incredible success and as it seems Jessica Jones is off and running and everything looked great for Marvel's venture onto Netflix.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
It's Elementary My Dear Watson...These Characters Have The Power!
The element masters in comics, video games and anime (especially) are some of the more unique characters in each genre. Whether they are hero or villain doesn't change the fact that they have complete control over their unique elements. This control can manifest itself in various ways allowing the character to move, alter, mix, create or shape that element itself. Although it's similar to telekinetic powers, the actual control over matter through elemental mastery is often far more complex than just using pure psychic energy to manipulate the matter.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Have The Writers Failed Jessica Jones?
I'm more of a DC girl than Marvel, but I saw Jessica Jones in my Netflix queue, read the synopsis, and it sounded like a show I might like. I've always loved dark, gritty dramas. Add in a touch of the superhero, and you've got me. So I gave it a shot. I made it through episode 7, struggling a bit with each one. But that is the episode that ended the show for me.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
What Will We Learn About The Man of Steel From 'Krypton,' The New SyFy Series About Superman's Origins?
With Syfy greenlighting the pilot for Krypton, we're about to get the opportunity to see more than the bits and pieces of Superman's past that television shows, movies, and comic books have given us. As much as I love Superman, I'm excited for a show that explores Kal-El's origins.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
'Suicide Squad' - The Anticipation is Killing Me
Though this weekend has been littered with reviews and theories about the MCU and how Ultron affected it as well as ideas about the Infinity Gauntlet and how it correlates to the rest of phase 2 and into phase 3... something beautiful dropped on Twitter thanks to David Ayer.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
The Superhero Movie We Deserve: Nickelodeon's Awesome Captain Planet
I grew up in the early 90s. My childhood was comprised of classic Nickelodeon, Captain Crunch and Saturday morning cartoons. One show that I was truly dedicated to watching was Captain Planet. I loved the "edutainment" that it brought, and even though I really had no idea what environmentalism actually meant, I remember it as being a highlight of my mornings.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Time To Toughen Up: What The Atom In 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' Needs To Become A Hero
I like Ray Palmer as a character in DC's Legends of Tomorrow. I think he's a super nice guy, but he might be just a bit too nice. It's difficult to see him as a hero when the heroic qualities only come with his suit. There are times when heroes need to get tough. We've seen that happen with Arrow and all of its masked heroes as well as The Flash and the other "legends" on Legends of Tomorrow. Ray, however, has remained nice guy and that's about it.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
My Top 5: Female Characters in Comic-Culture
I read an article (read it here) posted by a moviepilot friend, she knows who she is, and it really got me thinking about the topics brought up in it. I wrote a few weeks ago about the #GhostbustersGATE and was met with hostility even though my purpose for writing was to question the initial backlash against the film as it seemed that so many thought the movie was obviously a feminist plot for political correctness and gender equality. *start rant* Seriously, a feminist plot... grow up and realize that it's not a male world anymore *end rant* Regardless of your opinion on feminine influence in movie, comic and general geek-dom: it's happening, and I think it's great.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Batgirl, Jason Todd... 4 Characters That Must Be Present to Make the Bat-Family Work in the DCEU
The Batman family of characters is as diverse as nearly any group in comic culture. Batman himself has lasted the test of time for over 75 years, and through all the years Batman has had squared off with many villains. Yet the more intriguing aspect of his career are his partnerships with the various young vigilantes and heroes in their own right.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
