‘Middlewest’ is a Tragic Tale that will Blow People Away
There was possibility that 'Middlewest' could have been another typical Skottie Young story, but the winds have thankfully pushed him into a new, more serious direction.
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‘Upgrade Soul’ – A Thoughtful Take on Identity and Change
Publisher Lionforge’s Upgrade Soul is a touching, but slightly flawed, story examining concepts such as immortality and identity. Imagine living forever. The consequences of old age will no longer be issues. Those aches and pains that come from brittle bones, sore joints, and memory loss will simply just disappear. Unlike...
‘Murder Falcon’ is Not Simply Epic, it’s Outright METAL.
There are times when comics go for the long game, setting up every piece perfectly. The mysteries are only revealed a few volumes in, and the protagonists’ falls and rises back to glory take time to develop into fruition. Alliances are made the same way friendships are, with time and...
NYCC 2018: Another Year, Another Success
New York City Comic Con 2018 (which will be shortened to NYCC from now on) occurred right before Canadian Thanksgiving. From October 4th to October 7th at least a quarter million geeks, nerds, and fans of all spectrums made their way into one of the biggest pop culture events in...
A Case for Cyclops: Leader, Tactician, and Mutant Badass
Cyclops is one of Marvel’s first superheroes and deserves more attention and respect than he is currently given. Part of his hatred stems from the prejudiced role he shares with Superman and Captain America: a Boy Scout in blue with not an exciting bone in his body. Otherwise, he is...
Jeff Lemire, the King of Quiet
When thinking of a conventional graphic novel, silence isn’t always considered as a defining characteristic of the all-time greats. Sure, the absence of action can work effectively as a breather between big action set pieces, but rarely is silence essential in moving the narrative forward. Most climaxes involve fists flying...
A Guide to Recognizing Your ‘Defenders’
On August 18, 2017, the Marvel/Netflix crossover event The Defenders will be released for most of the world’s binge-watching pleasure. The show brings together the stars of the four previous Marvel Netflix shows – Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist – and smashes them and some of their supporting cast members...
The 10 Most Important Shazam Moments (Part 2)
As we await the upcoming film, these are the best moments in history for Captain Marvel, aka Shazam.
The 10 Most Important Shazam Moments (Part 1)
Shazam, Captain Marvel, The Big Red Cheese - whatever you like to call him, these are the biggest moments of the wholesome superhero's storied existence.
10 Spider-Man Comics You Should Check Out (Part 2)
The best of the best when it comes to comics you should read to catch up on Spider-Man.
10 Spider-Man Comics You Should Check Out (Part 1)
Here are ten comic book storylines you should check out before watching Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 for the millionth time:
The 10 Best Uses of Music in Edgar Wright Films
Edgar Wright's eclectic – yet very British – taste in music has played an integral role adding humor and color into his films and television works.