Men in Black 3 movie review
Josh Brolin and Will Smith in "Men in Black 3." The Men in Black, a top-secret organization protecting Earth from aliens, returns in “Men in Black 3.” Director Barry Sonnenfeld also returns for the...
View Article“Gremlins” and “Gremlins 2″ Blu-ray review
“Gremlins” became a surprise hit in 1984, when the movie, based on a spec script from Chris Columbus, ended up as the No. 4-grossing film of the year. Hoyt Axton plays a traveling inventor and...
View ArticleMarvel reveals cover for Thor: God of Thunder #2
Marvel has revealed the cover for “Thor: God of Thunder” No. 2, the second issue in the “Marvel NOW!” relaunch. Here’s how Marvel describes the series: Someone is murdering the gods of the Marvel...
View Article“The Office” will end after season 9
Deadline reports that the NBC comedy “The Office” will come to an end after the upcoming season 9. Former star Steve Carell left following season 7, and Deadline reports there’s a chance he could...
View ArticleA look back at 2,011 comic books read in 2011: Top 10 most popular reviews of...
Over the course of 2011, I had the somewhat crazy idea to try to read and review 2,011 comic books over the year. I completed the task, and immediately didn’t want to think about it again. Now, 9...
View ArticleHappy Talk Like a Pirate Day!
It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day! You can find out more at the official site: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/ and get official 10th anniversary shirts! Here’s what they have to say about the...
View ArticleThe comic books of 1991: A look back begins
This month, I’m kicking off what will be a multi-part weekly series, taking a look back at one of comics’ greatest sales years, 1991, through the eyes of a then-teenager obsessed with comics, a little...
View ArticleAction Comics revelation highlights the comic books of January 1991
Here’s the first of a series of looks back at the comics of 1991. In this post, I’ll look back at the comics I bought in Jan. 1991, and at some of the other comic books that were available. I’m...
View ArticleSting turns 61; rocker was inspiration for John Constantine
Sting (AP) The musician Sting, born Gordon Sumner, turns 61 today. The multitalented performer was the principal songwriter, frontman and bassist for the multiplatinum selling rock band The Police...
View ArticleNew Mutants 100 marks series end in comic books of February 1991
This is the second of a series of looks back at the comics of 1991. In this post, I’ll look back at the comics I bought in Feb. 1991, and at some of the other comic books that were available. I’m...
View Article‘Peanuts’ coming to theaters in 2015
Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” characters will come to movie theaters in 2015, according to a news release from Iconix Brand Group, Inc. The film will be released by Peanuts Worldwide, a joint venture of...
View ArticleScott Snyder, Jim Lee to team up on new Superman title
DC Comics has announced a new Superman title by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee to be released in 2013. “As a huge fan of Scott’s writing, I’m looking forward to drawing Superman as much as I am reading...
View ArticleBloodshot 1 and 2 to get second printings
Valiant has announced issues No. 1 and 2 of “Bloodshot” have sold out from the distributor, and will receive second printings. Issue No. 1 will get a second printing with a new cover by Lewis Larosa....
View ArticleJustice League and Ant-Man movie news; Viral Video Showdown; Shailene Woodley...
Matt Price and Kyle Roberts discuss release dates for Justice League and Ant-Man films; Kyle talks about Viral Video Showdown; Shailene Woodley joins the Amazing Spider-Man sequel. Kyle Roberts will...
View Article“Justice League of America” will launch with 52 state-based covers
MTV Geek has reported that “Justice League of America,” by Geoff Johns and David Finch, will launch with what may be a new record for variant covers: 52. (EDIT: IDW’s June-shipping “Mars Attacks” had...
View ArticleMy Valiant Comics fandom began in July 1991 with Magnus, Robot Fighter
My look back at the comics of 1991 continues with July 1991, most notable to me for starting my long infatuation with Valiant Comics! I always like finding new heroes and new stories. I had read...
View ArticleRIP Craig Miller
I was saddened to hear of the death of Craig Miller, publisher of a number of great magazines, including the Twin Peaks magazine “Wrapped in Plastic,” which ran for 75 issues from 1992 to 2005....
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving 2012!
Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! Whether you are spending the day with family, friends or otherwise, I hope you have time to reflect on the things for which you are thankful. In time for the...
View ArticleArmageddon 2001 concluded in September 1991
In September 1991, DC wrapped up Armageddon 2001 with issue #2, revealing the identity of the Monarch. This is the latest in my continuing series looking back at the comic books of 1991. In this...
View ArticleNerdage gift guide: Highland Titles
Not sure what to get for a hard-to-shop-for nerd on your list? In today’s suggestion in the Nerdage Gift Guide, you can shop with Highland Titles to make your friend a Lord or Lady, and conserve...
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