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From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.
Two-Fisted Tales: The Untold Origin of the Comic Book Superhero Iron Fist
In 1973, in a head-spinning eight month span that ran from March of that year to October, six Hong Kong martial arts films captured the #1 spot at the US box office. The collective spectacle sparked a martial arts mania that spread from downtown movie screens to comic book racks at the neighborhood drug store.
By Paco Taylor8 years ago in Geeks
Lightning Strikes Twice: 'The Wild Storm' Review
Alongside their lauded Rebirth line of comic book titles, publisher DC comics also launched a new line spearheaded by acclaimed British writer Warren Ellis and artist Jon Davis-Hunt titled: The Wild Storm. To anyone familiar with the works of Jim Lee, the early days of Image Comics, Lee's rise in rank in the offices of DC Comics and Warren Ellis's previous acclaimed series The Authority and Planetary, that name should sound familiar. The Wild Storm is a reboot of the former Wildstorm Universe, back after a long period of stagnation with a shot in the arm by the very man whose work gave the imprint it's most lauded work. But can lightning strike twice?
By Joachim Heijndermans8 years ago in Geeks
Literary Villains Suited to Comic Books
This idea probably isn't entirely original, especially since by this point all new works have drawn some inspiration from elsewhere. Inspired by The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen but unlike that series, this list entertains the idea of placing literary characters inside existing comic book worlds—rather than exclusively featuring literary characters.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
Move Over Belle And Cinderella, 'Wonder Woman' Could Be A Disney Princess!
The recent super heroine film, Wonder Woman, came out kicking and lasso swinging as it left satisfaction among its viewers. The blockbuster broke the traditional aesthetic surrounding comic book films, introducing a new way to save the world with your friends –– and while doing so, included a scene touched with a bit of inspiration from one of Disney's popular animated films, The Little Mermaid.
By Ricksen's––A––"Neo-Manteau"8 years ago in Geeks
"From Chaos Came Superheroes!" How an Online Course Made Me Appreciate Comic Books and Superheroes
The superhero genre and the comic book industry are dominating the market right now. However, that wasn't the case in the 1930s, when comic books were widely viewed as children's reading materials, despite having story-lines that clearly isn't just for kids, but for everyone as well.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
The 10 Greatest Comic Book Stories of All-Time
First of all, here’s to a brilliant 2018. I wish everyone health, happiness and a world of success. That said … To the business at hand. There are few things more polarizing in the ATG (All Things Geek) universe than the dreaded list. The Top 10 This, the Top 10 That …
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in Geeks
5 Marvel Comics Events That Need to Make It to the Movies
So the Marvel Cinematic Universe keeps on rolling, churning out success after success. It seems they can do no wrong, but all these movies have been working to one ultimate goal, a mega crossover event to end all mega crossovers: Infinity War.
By The One True Geekology8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Cancels 'Luke Cage'
Marvel Comics, it seems, has been on a bit of a cancellation spree of late, cancelling such titles as The Unbelievable Gwenpool, Generation X, and Hawkeye, but fans are in for a shock as it's been announced that 'Luke Cage' is also getting the axe.
By The One True Geekology8 years ago in Geeks
The Epic Full-Fledged Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men Crossover Finally Arrives!
In Comics. Starting this February, Marvel will unveil a new cross-over series bringing together the X-Men and the Guardians of the Galaxy together under the series - Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: Black Vortex.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Geeks
