Today’s post was provided by guest writer Michael Cross, who explains, as a non-comic book reader, why he enjoyed the DCEU films far more than the average hardcore fan it was intended for. The cavalcade of films that present the well-known stories from the DC universe, from 2005 on, have been met with mixed reactions….
SDCC2016 Marvel Cinematic Universe vs DC Extended Universe: Who Will Win?
We know San Diego comic con is when Marvel and DC holds no punches. It’s like a visual assault on the senses, and this year felt like the fourth of July. Earlier in the conference, we were exposed to all the helpings out of the Netflix/MCU partnerships (mentioned in our previous post), with the pièce…
It’s a Woman’s Comic Book Universe, Haven’t You Heard?
When you hear the word superhero, the first person that comes to mind is most likely male. Batman? Probably. Superman? Likely. Spiderman or Captain America? Definitely maybe. The reality is it might take you a moment to come up with a female counterpart. Now this isn’t necessarily your fault as up until recently comic books…
The Flash: What If Nora Allen Survived?
Please note, this post will contain SPOILERS for the first season of CW’s The Flash, and for Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. If you choose to check them both out before reading this post, you can do so via Amazon Video. As season 2 of The Flash starts this week, the question on everyone’s lips…
Unboxing: September 2015
As I continue my research into these blind boxes, I will continue to share my findings. In this case, it’s the September 2015 boxes. Since it’s close to the end of the month, I decided to share what I’ve received so far. Included in this post are offerings from Arcade Block (Nerd Block), Wizarding World…
Classic Comics Review: The World of Flashpoint, featuring Batman (2011)
(Disclaimer: Please note, I’m coming into this as a semi-novice. I do not profess to know the entire Marvel universe. Reading these titles is my way of familiarizing myself with it, so I may make a mistake here and there. I’m still learning. Also, if you have yet to read this title, and intend to…
Podcast Episode 1: San Diego Comic Con, Sequels, and Females in Comics
As San Diego Comic Con gets underway, Pedro and I (Janifer) discuss some of the news that have come down the pike so far, as well as all the film sequels that have been announced, including the all female cast of Ghostbusters, the upcoming Fantastic Four film, Batman v. Superman, and the upcoming JLA (Justice League America)…