Category: Comic Book Geek
I was able to get out to see Captain America: Civil War yesterday. The short review is I loved it. It was just a lot of fun. Lots of action, lots of laughs and I was not bored. What did I like about it? Well it was great to see so many heroes, especially those … Read More “Review of Captain America: Civil War” »
I took some time to watch the episode of Supergirl that had the Flash in it. I need to make two confessions. I have not been watching either of these series. I watched the first episode of Supergirl and that was it. I have never seen an episode of the Flash. What did I think … Read More “The Supergirl – Flash Crossover” »
It is no surprise that most of the superhero movies that have come out have been male heroes as that reflects the comic book trends. That is not say that there no great female heroes. I thought that one of the highlights of the Batman v Superman movie was the appearance of Wonder Woman and … Read More “5 Female Superhero Movies I Would Like to See” »
I was able to go out and see Batman v Superman today. Going into it, I was aware that a number of critics gave it bad or mixed reviews. However, I have learned that critics do not always see what the average person sees. If a person went to this movie looking for the Marvel … Read More “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Review” »
I watched the first two episodes of the second season of Daredevil on Netflix. Obviously I can’t comment on the entire season based on two episodes but I can share my first impressions. I loved it! I really enjoyed the first season and felt it was one of the best superhero TV shows ever made. … Read More “Daredevil Season Two – First Thoughts” »
Although I was never into zombies as a teenager, I was finally infected in my 40s (see what I did there?). It all started with watching the first season of the Walking Dead. I think it was the Voodoo aspect of zombies that turned me off. Having more of a scientific origin makes it more … Read More “The Zombie Survival Guide” »
I have collected comics since the early 70s. While I quit collecting comics when I got married (2000), that still left me with many boxes of a comic books. Now it is time for us to move and those comics cannot come. I spent the morning going through about fourteen boxes of comics. I have … Read More “Purging of Comics But Not Memories” »
I watched the first episode of Marvel’s Jessica Jones on Netflix tonight. I must confess that I have no familiarity of the comic book version and so I had no expectations. The basic premise is that Jessica Jones had tried to be a hero but failed, at least in her own understanding. She is now … Read More “Jessica Jones: Season One – Review” »
As I have mentioned before, I was a long-time comic collector and I currently enjoy superhero movies. When I heard about the Daredevil TV series, I was somewhat interested. I was always more of a DC guy rather than Marvel, and even the little bit of Marvel that I was into did not include Daredevil. … Read More “My Thoughts on Daredevil” »
Before Man of Steel was starting off the DC Universe, Green Lantern was going to do it. It was an exciting time having Hal Jordan on the big screen, making us imagine the possibilities of who could be next. Then people did not like the Green Lantern movie and DC started scrambling. First of all, … Read More “What I Wish DC Had Done With the Green Lantern Movie” »
I did not watch Gotham when it first came out as we only have Netflix. When I saw that Netflix had Gotham, I was quite excited as I really liked the premise behind the show. I watched the first episode and will confess that I was fairly underwhelmed. In fact, instead of watching the second … Read More “Giving Gotham a Chance” »
One of the best comic books stories that I have ever read was published in the 1980s. I was collecting the Legion of Superheroes at was possibly the best time in their long publication history. The writer was Paul Levitz and the artist was Keith Giffen (at my favourite stage of his various styles). Every … Read More “One of the Best Comic Book Stories” »
I love the old serials from 1940’s. There is a great pacing that makes up for their other issues. I have seen a number of them including Batman and Flash Gordon. Thankfully you can find all these gems on YouTube. You can watch all sixteen episodes of this Captain America serial from 1944. You will … Read More “Captain America – 1944 Serial” »
As a father of two children with autism, I am very much interested in disabilities. Having said that, with all of the emphasis on being more inclusive in comics in terms of race and sexual orientation, disabilities have somehow been left behind. Jessica Sirkin wrote a very interesting article about the ramifications of the New … Read More “Oracle, Batgirl and Disabilities in Comics” »
Far more than my love for comics is my love for family. Two of my five children have autism. Both of them live in a group home and come home for visits every week. One of the highlights for me is the interest that my oldest son shows for comics. He is not open to … Read More “Comic Books and Autism” »
What is it that makes a movie a success or a failure? How much has to be earned? Is the recent performance of Avengers and Ant-Man a sign of where things are going? Will the superhero craze be over before DC gets into the race? I found this very interesting post called “Ant-Man is a … Read More “Is the World Getting Sick of Superhero Movies?” »
DC Comics have been working hard to try and catch up to Marvel when it comes to movies. The Batman movies were hits. Green Lantern stumbled (but not as bad as many people say). Man of Steel was a great new start for DC. There is much anticipation for Batman vs Superman and Suicide Squad. … Read More “5 DC Movies I Would Like to See” »
I have been reading comics since the early 70s. It was a great time to be into comics. But I have a confession to make. I was not interested in superheroes. I had a few Superman and Batman comics but my real interested was in war comics. I read Marvel’s Sgt Fury but I was … Read More “Me and Sgt Rock” »
The other night my son wanted me to read him a story (he doesn’t ask often). I took the opportunity to read a comic. For the sake of the child of course. There was an old Adventure Comics digest in his room and I gave him the choice of what superhero story he wanted me … Read More “Holy Moley Things Have Changed!” »
A friend of mine recommended that I read Andy Weir’s The Martian. From the name I was not sure what it was going to be about. Was it science fiction about an alien life form on Mars? It ends up that it is science fiction, in that it is fiction and deals greatly with science, … Read More “The Martian” »
I went to see the Marvel movie Ant-Man today. I am a long-time comic collector but to be honest, I was always more of a DC fan. Still, Marvel has been doing very well when it comes to the movies. I am hoping that DC will catch up. Having said that, Marvel made an Ant-Man movie. … Read More “Ant-Man Review” »
As I have mentioned before, I was a long-time comic collector and I currently enjoy superhero movies. When I heard about the Daredevil TV series, I was somewhat interested. I was always more of a DC guy rather than Marvel, and even the little bit of Marvel that I was into did not include Daredevil. … Read More “Speak of the Daredevil” »
Yes, you read that correctly. I first came across this book in a list of worst Christian book covers. I’m not sure why as it actually has quite a nice (if spooky) cover. It probably was because of the title. Amish Vampires in Space. Before you reject this book based on the title, you need … Read More “Amish Vampires in Space” »
It was getting toward the end of the day. Another hour and the girls would have to go to bed. Justus was out with a (girl) friend. Faith ran to the TV and slipped in a DVD and turned to me with a big grin. She put in an old 1949 Batman & Robin serial. … Read More “Me, My Girls and Batman & Robin” »
As much as most television is horrible, there have been some very good shows. I have been thinking about this lately. I believe that the TV you watch says something about who you are. Here are a list of shows present and past that I have enjoyed. They are not ranked in any particular order. … Read More “My Favourite Television Shows” »
Last night Amanda and I went to see X-Men: Days of Future Past (DOFP). X-Men has been an interesting movie franchise. The first X-Men was one of the first good superhero movies at the time and it paved the way for the current trend. Unfortunately, the X-Men movies began to deteriorate in quality. That is … Read More “X-Men: Days of Future Past” »
Last night Amanda and I went to see Amazing Spider-Man 2. I wasn’t really eager to see it. I was not impressed with the first one. I loved the original Spider-Man trilogy (especially the first two) and I was not sure the point of the reboot (aside from money). Besides, I saw the first movie … Read More “Amazing Spider-Man 2” »