2014 Fall TV Power Rankings, Round 1

TV has become a year-round affair that’s nearly impossible to keep track of, with most of the best and our favorite shows airing anywhere but fall (Game of Thrones, Hannibal, Orphan Black, True Detective, Parks and Recreation). Aside from The Walking Dead, is there a must-watch show premiering this fall? Probably not, but I watched … Get hard

Comic-Con Retrospective

San Diego Comic-Con is at a tipping point. This was my second year at Comic-Con, so I’m by no means an expert, but I don’t think anyone would argue with me when I say that SDCC has become bloated, unwieldy, daunting and to be honest, kind of miserable, at times. … Get hard

SDCC: Warner Bros. Panel

It’s Saturday. Hall H. I made it. Don’t want to talk about the ordeal. Chris Hardwick is moderating, as Marty McFly. Yeah, that’s a great omen. We startin’ with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Shiiit. We get a brief intro with some gritty concept art. Zack Snyder comes to the … Get hard

Autobiography in Movies: “X-Men”

Optional Music Accompaniment: The theme to the X-MEN animated series. On repeat.  I’ve always been a man defined by his hobbies and obsessions, whether it be Ninja Turtles, baseball, Beanie Babies, Star Wars, fantasy sports, or TV. From 2000 to 2007, my Northstar was comic books, and I’d argue, was the most … Get hard

Fan Friction: Save The Superheroes

YE BE WARNED: ARROW 2×20 SPOILERS AHEAD, MATEY. I have never read any of The Flash’s comics. Frankly, the only thing I ever knew about The Flash was that he had a red costume with a lightning bolt and was part of the DC Universe. But that didn’t stop me … Get hard

WonderCon 2014: “Son of Batman” World Premiere & Review

For many hardcore fans, the big ticket item for the first day of WonderCon 2014 was the world premiere of Son of Batman, a film adaptation of Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert’s 2006 comic book that gives us Damien Wayne’s origin story. Son of Batman is stunningly DCU’s 20th original film, and the … Get hard

WonderCon 2014: “Son of Batman” Panel

After a fairly crowded arena at WonderCon witnessed the world premiere of DCU’s newest animation confection, Son of Batman, we were also treated to a Q&A with some of the brilliant talent involved in the production. That means James Tucker, the DCU “super” producer, director Ethan Spaulding, heralded animator Phil Bourassa, casting director and … Get hard

BLACK WIDOW: Rise of the Heroine?

A BLACK WIDOW film has been… listed. Not “announced” per say, but it has its own IMDb page so gosh golly gee, it must be true! We, the people, have been surrounded by every superhero imaginable for years now (how many versions of Batman and Superman have we suffered through … Get hard

An Introduction To Batman: The Animated Series

I am vengeance. I am the night. I am a comprehensive look at Batman: The Animated Series. “Well, let’s just say that I’m a civic-minded citizen with a lot of time on my hands.” — The Clock King, Episode 14. Hello and welcome to the first installment of a new ongoing … Get hard