The Martian Author: Andy Weir Release Date: February 11, 2014 Publisher: Crown Genre(s): Science Fiction Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: — GoodReads | Amazon The Martian has been languishing away on my ‘to be read’ list since it first came out. I have no excuse for leaving it there for so long. I have wanted to read it for […]
‘The Batgirl of Burnside’ Brings Babs into the Social Media Spotlight
Batgirl Vol. 1: The Batgirl of Burnside Writers: Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher Artist: Babs Tarr Release Date: Month Day, Year Publisher: DC Comics Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon Hipsters, social media, pop culture, and Barbara Gordon collide in the latest edition of the Batgirl comics. Released at about the same time as other […]
Walk Through Ash’s Trailer from Ash vs. the Evil Dead at SDCC!
If you’re walking around the Exhibit Hall today you should definitely stop by the Ash. vs. the Evil Dead booth (#4092). Not only is it one of the coolest, quickest walk through booths on the floor it’s got some pretty awesome swag. I got a chance to walk through the […]
‘Alice in Tumblr-Land’ Brings Your Favorite Fairy Tale Characters & Disney Princesses Into the Modern Era
Alice in Tumblr-Land Author: Tim Manley Release Date: November 5, 2013 Publisher: Penguin Books Genre(s): Humor, Parody Rating: ????? Review Spoilers: Mild GoodReads | Amazon The Internet is a crazy place. It can also be pretty amazing. Online you can find any number sites that allow you to foster community, creativity, and conversation. Tumblr is one of the most eclectic […]
Negative Space #1 is Kind of the Greatest Thing Ever
Negative Space #1 Author: Ryan K Lindsay Artist: Owen Gieni Publisher: Dark Horse Comcis Source: Dark Horse DRC ★★★★★ I’m not entirely sure what’s going on in this first issue of Negative Space. And that’s okay. Do any of you remember the first time you watched Cabin in the Woods without […]
SDCC 2015 Highlights: Wednesday & Thursday
Wednesday marks the start of all the SDCC craziness. Thursday is officially the first day of the convention but Wednesday has started to become just as eventful a day as any other (at least after 6:00 PM). There’s a lot going on Wednesday – and a lot more going on […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – July 1, 2015
BOOM! Studios is pumping out some of our favorite series this year and this week showcases some of the best! Arcadia and Broken World are two strong sci-fi outings that Kylee finds more interesting with each issue. Sam thinks that Cluster had a bit of a slow issue, but is setting itself up for […]
The Spire #1 Takes Us to the Tiers and Beyond
The Spire #1 Author: Simon Spurrier Artist: Jeff Stokely Publisher: BOOM! Studios Source: BOOM! Studios DRC ★★★☆☆ Fantasy fans rejoice! BOOM! Studios is bringing us yet another awesome fantasy series and I’m really enjoying this one. The world building of The Spire is fun. But so is the story. It starts out […]
The Last Ship: It’s Not A Rumor Recap
Synopsis: The Nathan James finds it’s way to Norfolk where they hope that some of their crew members might be able to reunite with their families. Unfortunately, things don’t go well for everyone. They do, however, discover a network of labs across the country and around the world and with the […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – June 24, 2015
BOOM! Studios continued to deliver on two solid series’ this week, UFOlogy and Deep State, both series we enjoyed. Dark Horse ended The Order of the Forge after three issues and Kylee is personally hoping that it’s laid to rest for good. Past Aways and Resident Alien both had strong offerings with sharp, witty […]
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