Shawn Graham reviews Action Lab’s “Shinobi: Ninja Princess” Issues 1 & 2. While scrolling through my comiXology account on my iPad looking to get in “on the ground floor” of a current independent release, my eyes were caught by the cover of Action Lab’s “Shinobi: Ninja Princess” Issue 1. I…
Chris’s Cosmic Treadmill – Legion of Super-Heroes (Vol. 2) #260
Legion of Super-Heroes (Vol. 2) #260 (DC Comics / 1980): “Come to the Circus and Die!” – Writer: Gerry Conway, Penciler: Joe Staton, Inker: John Calnan, Letterer: Milt Snapinn, Colorist: Gene D’Angelo, Editor: Jack C. Harris When last we saw the Legion, they were bidding farewell to their friend and…
And in (p)Review: Outcast: A Darkness Surrounds Him
Shawn Graham reviews Image Comics/SkyBound Entertainment’s new release, “Outcast: A Darkness Surrounds Him” Issue 1. In a seeming attempt to prove the age-old saying that not only “can lightening strike twice in the same place”, but that it can also be bottled, comes Image Comics/SkyBound Entertainment’s highly anticipated collaboration from…
From the Rookie Corner: Let's Talk about Wonder Woman. Again.
Yesterday we got our first REAL look at Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman for the coming film Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. I have NOT been reading anything about what other people think (although we did talk briefly about it on The Rookie and the Geek last night). I can honestly say…
PHOTOS!! Live-ish From SDCC
Wendi of the FABULOUS Double Page Spread is living the dream at SDCC!! She was nice enough to share these images: The Godzilla experience… This speaks for itself: Gotham City ZIPLINE!?!?! Guardians of the Galaxy and, of course, a giant Constantine… …
Monsters Are Such Interesting People – Low Budget 80’s Massacre!
Woodchipper Massacre (1988) I usually turn a movie off immediately upon realizing it was shot on video, but what the hell. Jon McBride directed and stared in a few no-budget horror films, this was the first. Three teenagers who live in a remote area accidentally kill their babysitting aunt,…
Boston Comic Con Pre-Con Parade and Contest
Headed to BCC this year? Or live in the area? On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 you can join – or just watch – the annual Boston Comic Con Costume Contest & Parade. Participants should head to Dick’s Last Resort at 11:45 a.m for check in. Just going to watch? The parade starts at at 12:15 p.m. with…
Retropolis: My 80s in Film:1984
by Jim Dietz After a thorough going through of my VHS archives I have returned to you citizens of Retropolis, here bearing gifts of a nostalgic kind. After all, nostalgia is the currency here in the Retro City. Lets move on to my top eight of 1984! Honorable…
JK's Happy Hour – SDCC Special
Once again, we bring you JK’s Happy Hour! In this episode, JK and Darrell are joined by writer Scott Tipton to attempt to talk about the IDW miniseries Star Trek: Harlan Ellison’s City on the Edge of Forever. The trio is joined by a Star Trek newbie Paul Tesseneer to get his thoughts…
Double Page Spread – Episode 88 Live from Third Coast Comics in Chicago
Just in time for Marvel to announce a black Captain America! It’s DPS Live from Third Coast Comics in Chicago! Wendi is joined by documentary filmmaker Tony G. Williams (Carbonerdious: the Rise of Black Nerd Culture), retailer Terry Gant and podcast mogul Darrell Taylor. It’s a hilarious and raucous time…