Director Matt Reeves has cast actor Robert Pattinson to don the cape and cowl for the upcoming film The Batman. While plot details have been sketchy, it is said that it will feature multiple villains. As Pattinson prepares for the role, it never hurts to do a little research to get a full grasp of…
Yes, it is time. LA Comic Con brought all kinds of exhibits, panels, displays, and kiosks from all things nerd. Films, television, comic books, anime, fantasy, science fiction, art, manga, and so much more were available at this event. Day one was a low key fun day. While there were no panels, I got to…
After Chrismas and the Fourth of July, there is only one more important holiday: Batman Day. I am joking, of course, but it is a fun day to head to your local comic book store and buy up some graphic novels, products, toys, or collectibles to celebrate the most well-known comic book character in the…
Comic book writer Frank Miller and artist John Romita, Jr. continue their retelling of the early days of the Man of Steel in Superman: Year One book 2. It is not an official origin story but is a new take presented through the DC Comics Black Label. At the end of the first part, Clark…
WarriorWoman91 asked me back on ‘You Got It,’ her epic podcast which covers pop culture, comic books, social issues, video games, and so much more. For this interview, we tackled the announcements that Marvel Studios made at San Diego Comic-Con. There was a lot to tackle. Check out the episode below: WarriorWoman91 and I discuss…
Jennifer Bukowsky is a talk-radio host over at 93.9 The Eagle. She recently had me on to talk about the non-controversy surrounding the casting of Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’ We also talk comic book movies, DC Comics VS. Marvel, and Batman. Check it out below and subscribe to…
Marvel Studios has not announced any new Avengers films after Avengers: Endgame, but no doubt they are being planned since Phase Four of the MCU is coming in hot with Spider-Man: Far From Home. With most of the original Avengers from the film franchise, it stands to reason that new characters will arrive to pick up…
Marvel Comics may be determined to ruin Captain America’s brand by making him reject his loyalty to America, but I want to show my solidarity with the classic version who is a proud patriot. Here is my Top 5 Captain America Costumes (besides the classic look seen above): 5. Super Solider: Marvel and DC Comics…
In an interview with The Wrap, actor Shane West discussed the poor reception to the costume designed for his upcoming appearance in the final season of ‘Gotham.’ The actor did the only thing he could, defended it, saying, “I loved the costume.” For those of you who forgot, here is an image: “For me, we had…
Yo everyone, I’m so excited to be going to day two of LA Comic Con! The first day was a lot of fun and I had a blast. Don’t forget I’ll be posting it live on Instagram, so head over there and follow: real.jacob.airey I met cosplayers, writers, artists, and fellow fans who were loving…
Last week, Andrew Klavan invited me on his show to discuss comic book films. For months, I have been bugging Klavan to give me that opportunity and it finally came. We had a very productive conversation about the issues where I answered critically all of his questions and critiques to the best of my abilities.…
Nerds do not exactly fit into a political sphere. We come from all different socioeconomic statuses, ethnicities, nationalities, and even political spheres. Some like comic books, anime/manga, gaming, RPGs, one or the other or all of the above. Most tend to ignore nerds, seeing them as odd at the best or outright weird at the…
Action Lab Comics published Spencer & Locke, a neo-noir comic book series about a tough-as-nails police detective named Locke. He’s got a secret. He has an imaginary friend named Spencer, who is also his partner on the force. Weird, huh? Oh, it’s only just beginning. Locke is saddened by the murder of his high school…
Ryan Coogler directed the latest edition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Black Panther. It works to move forward the plot that Marvel Studios and Disney has created, but still remains to be an original edition following Captain America: Civil War. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers in this review. T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) is ascending to…
T’Challa is more than a comic book hero. He is an Avenger, a monarch, a genius, a Marvel Comics icon, and the Black Panther. After appearing in Captain America: Civil War, the King of Wakanda’s feature film will open this weekend. To celebrate, I compiled a list of my top 10 Black Panther costumes throughout…
Warner Bros and DC Comics announced that Joss Whedon (director of Avengers: Age of Ultron) would be switching sides to director a movie adaption of Batgirl. She is best known as one of the most talented members of the Batman Family. Recently, crazed former pop star Lindsay Lohan has been lobbying for the main role.…
I picked this rare gem Batman: Batgirl at my local comic book shop. It is written by Kelley Puckett and drawn by Matt Haley and Karl Kesel in 1997. The tale takes place in the early days of Barbara Gordon’s career as Batgirl. She has not yet been fully embraced by Batman as a potential partner…
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, yada, yada. Superman is the Last Son of Krypton, protector of Metropolis, and founding member of the modern day Justice League. We are all familiar with his iconic costume with the big ‘S’ on his chest. Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster wanted him…
Comic book writer James Tynion IV and artist Freddie Williams II team-up for this epic DC Comics and IDW Comics crossover with some of our favorite characters: Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 1. Starting off in New York City, the Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello are facing their enemies Shredder and General Krang. Suddenly, a portal opens…
Director Zack Snyder did his best to bring us a compelling retelling of the first meeting of the Man of Tomorrow and the Caped Crusader. While I gave a tepid pros and cons list of the theatrical version of the movie Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice, my review of the Ultimate Edition gives is…
Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo continue bringing us awesome comic books including Dark Nights Metal where a Dark Multiverse team of corrupted Batmen are coming to take over Gotham City and the whole Rebirth Multiverse as we know it. Today, I review issue three, which definitely shows the combined talent of these two amazing creators.…
The DC Rebirth gave us a different kind of reboot. While most are used to fill in gaps, others are used to bring the comic book world into the modern era. In Batman Rebirth, we got the modern feel of the New 52 while giving tribute to the past. This is ever present in Batman: Night…
For Batman Day, Harley Quinn is taking over for her 25th anniversary! Wow, twenty-five years for the villain turned anti-hero. She first appeared in the Batman: The Animated Series of ‘Joker’s Favor.’ It is very hard to believe that she has been around for that long. Did Paul Dini knew what he was going to…
On this epic webisode, I talk about what I am reading, in this case, Colleen Coble’s thriller novel ‘Haven of Swans.’ It’s good fiction for those who love serial killer themed books. I also give an update for the Future Fight gaming app. I review the newest costumes for the recently added X-Men characters and…
X-Men Schism is a storyline that brought together several comic book series together following the ‘M Day’ event when millions of mutants suddenly lost their powers. It is written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by several artists including Carlos Pacheco, Frank Cho, Daniel Acuña, Alan Davis, and Adam Kubert. The plot deals with a split in the X-Men…
