While at Rose City Comic Con I had the wonderful chance to meet two gentlemen looking to get into the indie comic scene in Portland. Through a friend, Justin Zimmerman, I got the chance to hang out with Colin Westerfield and Mac Cooper. I spent a little time talking to […]
Gotham: Viper Recap
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y98Jv_jhlU] Gotham: Viper (1×05) Synopsis: Gotham comes under attack by a madman releasing a toxin in the form of a drug that turns people into super strong rage monsters. Bruce continues digging into Wayne Enterpise’s files to see if he can’t find some link to his parents’ murder and the Arkham […]
Edge of Spider-Verse #5: Enter the SP//dr
Edge of Spider-Verse #5 Author: Gerard Way Artists: Jake Wyatt and Ian Herring Release Date: October 15, 2014 Publisher: Marvel Comics Source: Bought and Owned Genre(s): Superhero, Action Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Low Comixology I have to admit, I was immediately sold on Edge of Spider-Verse #5 from the moment I read Gerard Way’s description of […]
The Flash: Fastest Man Alive Recap
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0irfjqJghc] The Flash: Fastest Man Alive (1×02) Synopsis: Barry starts to get the hang of the whole superhero thing but his own insecurities might get in the way of his being the hero he was always meant to be. Not to mention his own physical limitations. Meanwhile, a metahuman with the ability […]
Batgirl #35: Welcome to Burnside!
Batgirl #35 Author: Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher Artists: Babs Tarr and Maris Wicks Release Date: October 8, 2014 Publisher: DC Comics Source: Bought and Owned Genre(s): Superhero, Action Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low Comixology | Things From Another World Jumping on points are important when starting a new arc in comics. I’ll admit that I haven’t […]
Gotham Academy #1: Enroll Now For Adventure
Gotham Academy #1 Authors: Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher Artists: Karl Kerschl, Geyser, Dave McCaig Release Date: October 1, 2014 Publisher: DC Comics Source: Bought and Owned Genre(s): Teen, Drama, Supernatural Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Low Comixology | Things From Another World If Batgirl from #35 on is meant to be DC’s response to Ms. Marvel, Gotham […]
Thor #1 Review: If She Be Worthy…
Thor #1 Creators: Aaron, Dauterman, Wilson Release Date: Oct 1, 2014 Publisher: Marvel Source: Purchased Genre(s): Superhero Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: High Comixology The newest arc of Thor begun last week with Thor #1 releasing Wednesday. Jason Aaron is still on scripting duties and he is joined by artist Russell Dauterman, […]
Dragon Con 2014: The Year I Mostly Did Comics Stuff
Once again, Dragon Con has come and gone. Panels were attended, costumes were worn, and a lot of drinks were drunk. A lot. There was a $12 rum bucket at one point. I am not ashamed. Still, after last year’s determination to be chill, what was my Dragon Con experience […]
Rose City Comic Con 2014: An Interview with Pariah’s Brett Weldele
At Rose City Comic Con in Portland, I got a chance to sit down with a comic book artist who is actually from my hometown! Brett Weldele is known for quite a few of his projects, most notably Surrogates which was turned into a movie starring Bruce Willis. Since we’d […]
Cyanide and Happiness: Punching Zoo Review
Cyanide and Happiness: Punching Zoo Review Authors: Kris Wilson, Rob Denbleyker, Matt Melvin, Dave McElfatrick Release Date: September 30, 2014 Publisher: BOOM!Box Source: BOOM!Box Press Site Genre(s): Humor Rating: ????? Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads|Amazon My philosophy: Come for the sarcasm and stay for the puns. For those of you who don’t know, […]
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