Tag Archive: comics

The Corporatization of Entertainment

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When it comes to entertainment we are living in an era when bout 90% of mainstream media is seemingly owned by like three companies. Whether it is: film, theme parks, comics, or TV… Continue reading

In Memoriam: George Perez

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It was at Dragon Con 2006 in Atlanta, my first ever con, perhaps this was the formation of a Core Memory al a’ Inside Out but I will leave that to the little… Continue reading

Top 10 Most Grotesque X-Men Powers

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The Marvel universe is home to many, many mutant characters. Some have amazing powers, whilst others are…improbable. Such as mutating to travel through portals but only on a boogie-board. That’s not what we’re… Continue reading

Best Live Action Superhero Shows

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While superheroes currently dominate the big screen, those in capes and masks have also held a strong presence on the small screen as well. While there are countless fantastic animated superhero shows, the… Continue reading

Kingpin’s Most Evil Acts

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Whereas most supervillains in the Marvel Universe have grand plans of world domination. But in New York, Wilson Fisk has a goal of simply being the wealthiest and most powerful crime lord in… Continue reading

Characters who Unmasked Batman

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Bruce Wayne has spent a lot of time money and effort hiding the fact that at night he dons a costume and preys on cowardly and superstitious criminals. Despite all of his skills… Continue reading

Comic Book Characters Who Stayed Dead

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As comic book readers we have collectively reached the point where the deaths of major characters do not really pack a punch. As soon as we see a costumed figure meet the Reaper… Continue reading

The Top 10 X-Men Covers

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I am going to publish this and immediately remember another ten that should have been on the list. Maybe I’ll do a follow up. But I did a quick scan of galleries and… Continue reading

Best & Worst of Ultimate Marvel

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In the 2000’s, then Marvel Comics’ then president Bill Jemas and Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada were successfully pulling the publisher back from the brink of financial ruin. One the things they realized was that… Continue reading

Ode to Physical Media

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We live in a world where entertainment has solidified its place on the screens of our iPads, iPhones, iSewing Machines, smart TV’s, computers etc. No matter if you want to watch the newest… Continue reading