This is every nerd’s dream corner. We discuss speculative fiction topics like science fiction, fantasy, comic books (and review them), steampunk, anime, and everything in between.
Written by Mike Baron with artwork from Jordi Armengol, ‘Offworlder’ comes from the mind of Ben Henderson and released through Fanatic Comics. I know I am late to the party with this one, but I jumped in on the “last chance” campaign. I am so glad I did. Henry Gunn is a mighty warrior in…
IDW Publishing released ‘Transformers: Escape‘ issue three, their prequel series describing the days leading to the Autobots’ escape on the Ark. As I noted, taking place just prior to the Great War, the story highlights the tension happening between the Autobots and Decepticon, but also among the factions themselves. The Insecticons continue to shore power within…
As the movie adaption takes off, DC Comics has announced that ‘Batman: The Long Halloween‘ comic book story-arc is getting a sequel. According to a press release, ‘A quarter century has passed since the release of the Eisner Award winning Batman: The Long Halloween from the creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim…
It has almost become a meme. SJWs working in the entertainment industry have gotten their greedy fingers into several film, television, novel, and comic book intellectual properties (IPs), lathering them in cringe-worthy “wokeness” to fit an agenda. Obviously, political messaging, from both sides of the aisle, has been inserted in IPs before. David Mamet’s The…
Conflix Studios President and CEO Antonio Sabato Jr. is not only starring in the Western thriller ‘Trail Blazers,’ he is also taking the helm as the director. After a delay due to pandemic lockdowns, the official Instagram for the movie has announced that pre-production has officially begun with a special video. ”We are so excited…
Nexus, as I have said many times, is one of my favorite science fiction comic book characters. That is why I was excited when artist Steve Rude and writer Mike Baron were bringing the character back with Nexus: The Coming of Gourmando. Horatio Hellpop, known as the hero Nexus, is standing guard on his home…
Comic book artists Dave Garcia and writer Monica Sharpe return to their roots with ‘The Chronicles of Panda Khan: Chapter 1‘. With Mickey Clausen handling the colorist duties, Abacus Press brings a comic character gem back to the forefront. According to the synopsis, “The story opens with geneticists manning a research station on the distant…
Season two of ‘Batman: The Adventures Continue’ kicks off with issue one for DC Comics. Alan Burnett and Paul Dini return for writing duties with Ty Templeton returning for the artwork which is excellent. Boston Brand, the ghost known as Deadman, comes to Gotham City and he senses something is off. His assumption is correct…
Written and created by Edwin Acevedo, The Ace is an indie comic featuring artwork Ibai Canales, Sean “Sweens” Sweeny, and Allen Allonzo. It was released following a successful crowdfunding effort that I supported (in full disclosure). It was published under the Drawing Aces Comics Group banner. David Diaz is a young man who takes care…
We are now at issue five with ‘Batman/Catwoman,’ the twelve part saga by Tom King with artwork from Clay Mann. DC Comics is releasing it through their Black Label imprint. I would like to say, the artwork is fantastic. After the death of the Joker, Harley Quinn decides to track down Selina Kyle at Wayne…
‘JLA: Gods and Monsters‘ is a 2001 DC Comics graphic novel is written by Dan Jolley and Josh Krach with artwork by Scott Benefiel and Jason Rodriguez. On an ordinary day, Green Lantern is patrolling Europe when he is attacked by a strange ship bearing the emblem of the Green Lantern Corp. After disabling the…
Star Wars lore is not limited to a series of movies or a TV show. In fact, before Disney’s acquisition of LucasFilm, the Expanded Universe had a plethora of comic books, novels, and video games filled with adventures, heroes, villains, and exotic locations. This includes some pretty cool characters who have influenced stories and characters.…
‘Alien‘ is a new series released through Marvel Comic based on the sci-fi horror films. The comics are written by Philip Kennedy-Johnson with artwork by Salvador Larroca. It has officially entered its second issue. Gabriel Cruz soon learns that his son stole his ID card to sneak onboard the space station Epsilon with a bunch…
Created by comic book writer and artist Eric Henson, ‘Eden‘ is a science fiction adventure from Alterna Comics. The graphic novel collects all four issues of the series. Brigadier General Neriah Willis was one of the last surviving soldiers when the Earth was invaded by a powerful alien force. Heading to the supposed paradise of…
Comic book writer Mike Baron is back with a hilarious new comic book ‘Florida Man: Volume 1.’ Featuring an army of incredibly talented artists including Joe Comstock, Pat Broderick, Brett R. Smith, Barry McClain Jr., Elias Martins, Marcelo Salaza, and Todd Mulrooney, get ready for a wild ride in the Sunshine State. Gary Duba is…
Comic book creator Billy Tucci and writer Steven Peros bring us ‘Shi: Haikyo,’ the next graphic novel in the Martial Arts series. Released under the Crusader Comics banner, the artwork is done by Tucci and Gardenio Lima with coloring by Brian Miller. Picking up from Return of the Warrior, Ana Ishikawa rushes home to find…
In the Transformers universe, several female Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, and Predacons have charmed, terrified, and battled for their respective. From sharpshooters to leaders to femme fatales, these robotic ladies have shown that they are strong and powerful in the war for Cybertron. Going by television shows, here are my My Top 10 Favorite Female Transformers:…
Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo re-team after their days of the New 52 Batman stories for the ‘Last Knight On Earth Book’ DC Comics Black Label trilogy. It takes place in a dystopian future and features Joker’s head in a lantern. I previously reviewed the individual issues, but since it is out as a collected…
Basil Rathbone. Jeremy Brett. Robert Downey, Jr. These are some of the names you might associate when it comes to television or film adaptions of Sherlock Holmes. As the record-holder for most adaptions as a fictional character, every Sherlockian knows that the Baker Street Detective did not only join his friend and colleague Dr. Watson…
Iconic writer Frank Miller has written across the comic book industry for titles such as DC Comics’ Batman, Marvel Comics’ Daredevil, Image Comics’ Spawn, and the Dark Horse anthology Sin City. Now he partners with artist John Romita for a brand new take on the Man of Steel with DC Black Label’s Superman: Year One.…
After being delayed from its October 2020 release, the ‘Venom‘ sequel is slated to come to theaters and perhaps video-on-demand on September 24, 2021. Many fans were stirred by a rumor that Tom Holland would appear in the official trailer, but unfortunately, that was not the case. Small Screen previously reported on the rumor and…
Comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis teams up with artist Nick Derington for the 2020 DC Comics ‘Batman: Universe,’ a collection of the six-part series. Vandal Savage hires the Riddler to steal a mysterious item known as the Fabergé egg from the Gotham Museum. Batman gives chase, but as soon as he gets his hands…
Star Wars fans everywhere know the heroes and villains of the films. Luke Skywalker. Darth Vader. Han Solo. Emperor Palpatine. Princess Leia. Darth Maul. Yoda. Count Dooku. Lando Calrissian. There are certainly too many to name here which shows the creative nature of the movies. That also goes for the music. Scores, songs, and simple…
Timothy Lim and Mark Pellegrini reunite for a third successful crowdfunding comic book project with ‘Kamen America Volume 3 Homeland Insecurity.’ Following volume 2, the Kamen Corp is not only protecting the world from monsters, but Kamen America, her Russian teammate Kamen Rocket, and Japanese newcomer Kamen Ramen are also trying to get some businesses…
Marvel NOW brought us the ‘Uncanny Avengers: The Red Shadow,’ a tale about the X-Men and the Avengers coming together. It is written by Rick Remender with issues one through four drawn by John Cassaday with artist Olivier Coipel taking over for issue five. Following the death of Professor X, Captain America decides that the…
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