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 […]
A Tour of Portland’s Comic Book Scene
Portland has quickly become known for a number of things over the past ten years. Being weird, amazing craft brew, and Voodoo donuts are only a small sampling of what Portland, Oregon has to offer both locals and tourists alike. It has also become a bustling comic book scene, with […]
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 #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 […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – June 17, 2015
One of our slower weeks for comics here at Nerdophiles, but we did happen to enjoy most of the series we read this week immensely! Heavily BOOM! Studios focused this week, Giant Days is only getting better, afforded more time with an expanded order for issues. Lumberjanes will never disappoint us – though, Oh, […]
“Escape from the Walled City” Mass Escape Game Brings Attack on Titan to Life
“On that day, mankind received a grim reminder. We lived in fear of the Titans and were disgraced to live in these cages we called walls.” You are in the 105th Trainee Squad, your heart set on joining the Survey Corps after graduating. On the day of your initiation ceremony, […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – June 10, 2015
This week has been a bit slow for us here at Nerdophiles, at least as far as comics are concerned. We only had three books out that we’re following but – on the plus side – most of them were pretty good. We’re still really enjoying Harrow County (it’s awesome) and […]
Blood & Gourd Issue #1: You’ll never see Pumpkin Spice the Same Way Again
Blood & Gourd Issue #1 Authors: Jenz Lund, D.H. Shultis Release Date: January 6, 2015 Publisher: Dead Peasant, LLC Source: Dead Peasant, LLC at Cherry City Comic Con Genre(s): Horror Spoilers: Mild Rating: ★★★★★ Facebook | Online Store Just when you thought the scariest thing at a pumpkin patch would be the haunted hay maze, Jenz Lund and D.H. […]
Kickstarter Watch: Other Worlds Fer Kidz is a Kickstarter and Act of Charity in One
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinzimmerman/other-worlds-fer-kidz?ref=video You know what’s better than a regular indie comic book Kickstarter? An indie comic book Kickstarter with a mind for charity. That’s just what Justin Zimmerman’s latest project is, and I’m proud to say I’ve already backed it. Other Worlds: Fer Kidz is slated to be an enchanting anthology with […]