Posts Tagged ‘Marvel Comics’
Book Review: Atlas Artist Edition No. 1: Joe Maneely: “The Raving Maniac” and Other Stories
This debut Atlas Artist Edition sets a new high mark for future archival projects, towering over all other Golden Age collections.
Read MoreABRAMS Returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2023
ABRAMS returns to San Diego Comic-Con with exciting exclusives, author signings, and eleven fascinating panels.
Read MoreTribeca 2023 Review: Stan Lee
While it doesn’t cover new territory on Stan Lee’s life, this new documentary still serves as a charming tribute to the legendary comic book creator.
Read MoreSpider-Man: No Way Home Review: An Amazing Movie from the MCU Spider-Verse
It wouldn’t surprise me if some fans considered this their favorite of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Read MoreWhat If…Captain Carter Were the First Avenger? Original Soundtrack Available
Music from the Disney+ original series What if…? features score by Emmy-winning composer Laura Karpman.
Read MoreABRAMS Books Joins Comic-Con@Home 2021
Detailed are the authors, artists, and staff representing a wide array of ABRAMS’ imprints, including Abrams ComicArts, Megascope and Amulet Books.
Read MoreWonderCon@Home 2021: Hulu & Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. Panel and Announcements
See the creators and cast answer fan-submitted questions.
Read MoreWonderCon@Home 2021 Program Highlights
The panels I am most looking forward to seeing.
Read MoreBook Review: Vision & the Scarlet Witch: The Saga of Wanda and Vision
Tying in with Disney+’s WandaVision, the two limited series from the 1980s are what make the book worth owning,
Read MoreBook Review: Wolverine: Weapon X Omnibus by Cerasini, Mack, and Matthews
Wolverine: Weapon X Omnibus comes packed with three solid novels that Logan / Wolverine fans will be glad to spend a couple weeks with.
Read MoreSinister Six Card Game Review: Supervillains Unite (or Not)!
“Every villain is a hero of his or her own story.” – Christopher Vogler, “The Writer’s Journey”
Read MoreX-Men: Dark Phoenix Blu-ray Review: Not Dark and Certainly Not Rising
It’s all fine in a “plain white toast for breakfast” sort of way. Sadly, that’s about as good as it gets.
Read MoreAvengers: Endgame Blu-ray Review: Part of the Journey Is the End
The film’s strength is the connection fans have to the characters/actors.
Read MoreBook Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: The Ultimate Newspaper Comics Collection Vol. 5, 1985-1986 by Stan Lee, Floro Dery, and Dan Barry
Stan Lee completely eschews supervillains for a two-year comic strip run of real-world issues.
Read MoreCaptain Marvel Movie Review: Traditional with Supernova Levels of Fun
Brie Larson goes full movie star in this familiar yet adrenaline-fueled thrill ride.
Read MoreDeadpool 2 (Super Duper $@%!#& Cut) Blu-ray Review: It’s a Family Film, Sorta
An entertaining mix of action and comedy for those with a high tolerance for vulgarity (like myself).
Read MoreAvengers: Infinity War Blu-ray Review: A Marvelous (pun intended) Superhero Movie
It was fun seeing so many characters interact, which helped distract from the plot issues.
Read MoreBlack Panther Movie Review: Marvel’s Most Game-Changing Film Yet
Black Panther brings the traditional offerings of a Marvel Cinematic Universe film with its action and humor while still being a story-driven masterpiece.
Read MoreChris Claremont’s X-Men Movie Review: A Look at the Man Who Single-handedly Reinvented the X-Men Franchise
Chris Claremont looks back at his remarkable career writing the X-Men.
Read MoreGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Blu-ray Review: Family Matters
There is no doubt how well the HD presentation succeeds.
Read MoreBook Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: The Ultimate Newspaper Comics Collection Vol. 4, 1983-1984 by Stan Lee, Fred Kida, and Floro Dery
The creative trio do their best to elevate uninspired plots contributed by Marvel’s bullpen.
Read MoreWith Great Power…The Stan Lee Story DVD Review: A Look at This Legendary Comic Creator
With Great Power tells the story of Marvel Comics’ biggest name.
Read MoreBook Review: The Marvel Vault by Thomas, Sanderson, and Manning
A fascinating trip down memory lane for those curious about what went on behind the pages.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and St. Patrick’s Day
Cool things this week include Howl’s Moving Castle, Snotgirl, the Hulk, and more.
Read MoreDoctor Strange (2016) Blu-ray Review: Marvel Goes Into the Mystic
An entertaining blockbuster on its own and as yet an other chapter in the MCU.
Read MoreBest Comic Releases of 2016
With 2016 at its long overdue close, it’s time for me to tell you what I considered the best releases in the world of comics and graphic novels.
Read MoreBook Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: The Ultimate Newspaper Comics Collection Vol. 3, 1981-1982 by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Fred Kida
Stan Lee contributes his most original stories to date, aided by great incoming artist Fred Kida.
Read MoreWizard World Richmond 2016 Preview
To quote Opie Winston, “I got this.”
Read MoreBook Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: The Ultimate Newspaper Comics Collection Vol. 2, 1979-1981 by Stan Lee and John Romita
Marvel legend John Romita’s four-year run on on Spidey’s daily comic strip adventures draws to a close.
Read MoreHoward the Duck Movie Review: It’s Not as Bad as You Think
A look back at one of Marvel Comics’ first big-screen adaptations.
Read MoreX-Men: Days of Future Past: The Rogue Cut Blu-ray Review: Two Versions of the Same Story
For those looking to spend more time with the X-Men, The Rogue Cut will satisfy.
Read MoreBook Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: The Ultimate Newspaper Comics Collection Vol. 1, 1979-1981 by Stan Lee and John Romita
This collection provides ideal format for cohesively enjoying the long-form stories.
Read MoreAvengers: Age of Ultron Movie Review: Plenty of Bang for Your Buck, but Too Much Bunk
Joss Whedon simply tries to give us too much and ends up getting in the Avengers way.
Read MoreAvengers: Age of Ultron Review: Marvel Rests on Their Laurels with Lumbering Popcorn Movie
The bloated runtime leaves little time for characterization, but a whole lot of time for things to go BOOM!
Read MoreBig Hero 6 Blu-ray Review: This Movie Will Make You Feel Better
“Sometimes, life doesn’t go the way you planned.” – Hiro
Read MoreGuardians of the Galaxy Blu-ray Review: A Star-Lord is Born
They’re the heroes the universe deserves.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Heavy Is The Head”
Touch it! Touch the Obelisk.
Read MoreThese Are a Few of My Favorite Saturday Morning Shows
Return with us now to those thrilling Saturdays of yesteryear.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Shadows”
T&A come out of the shadows to see what our crew is doing to start Season Two.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: An Awesome Mix of Ideas about Guardians of the Galaxy
The current state of the Marvel film empire is considered.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Changes at Marvel Comics Fail to Impress
The reboot of the Avengers’ core characters, while not surprising, is disheartening.
Read MoreWolverine Weapon X: Tomorrow Dies Today DVD Review: Days of Future Deathloks
Oddball choice for Marvel’s latest print comic conversion to motion comic.
Read MoreWolverine Versus Sabertooth DVD Review: Not the Best There Is at What Loeb Does
Jeph Loeb’s underwhelming return to Marvel goes nowhere and isn’t helped by Bianchi’s polarizing art.
Read MoreIron Man / Hulk: Heroes United Blu-ray Review: Needed a Better (Creative) Team
Not bad, but I would have liked a better story and better art.
Read MoreTV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Repairs”
I’m hoping that the show has finally started to find its rhythm.
Read MoreTV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “The Well”
All’s not well in “The Well.”
Read MoreTV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “The Hub”
What’s all the hubbub about “The Hub”, bub?
Read MoreTV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “FZZT”
The lack of interesting characters and mythology keeps it as a standard TV procedural.
Read MoreTV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Girl in the Flower Dress”
The discussion continues.
Read MoreTV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Eye-Spy”
It’s nice to see some improvement.
Read MoreTV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “The Asset”
“I wish I could say the show was growing on me, but it’s really not.” – Todd Karella
Read MoreIron Man 3 Blu-ray Review: Would Make Tony Stark Proud
The story of the man and his iron mask.
Read MoreTV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Pilot”
Contains the Whedonesque humor we’ve come to expect in his productions.
Read MoreUltimate Wolverine vs. Hulk DVD Review: Love Will Tear Logan Apart
Ultimately it comes down to what was the writer’s intention.
Read MoreWolverine: Origin DVD Review: The Best There Is at What He Does.
An admirable job of bringing kinetic energy to the static frames.
Read MoreIron Man 3 Movie Review: Third Time’s a Charm
Highly recommend for fans of action and/or Downey as Stark.
Read MoreIron Man Marathon: From Bad to Worse
The movie is titled Iron Man. It’s not Tony Stark, Super Sleuth.
Read MoreInhumans DVD Review: Welcome Back, Old Friends
Marvel’s latest motion comic is a welcome spotlight on an overlooked classic
Read MoreThe Avengers (2012) Movie Review: A Good Action Movie
Who would have thought that bringing together a bunch of popular characters in one movie and handing the reins to a cult hero would yield such positive results?
Read MoreAstonishing X-Men Blu-ray Collection Review: Joss Whedon Teams Up with Marvel Superheroes
The plots are engaging and the characters entertaining.
Read MoreWith Great Power: The Stan Lee Story DVD Review: Despite My Complaints, I Still Recommend It
As fake and one-sided as Stan’s toupee, but also just as entertaining.
Read MoreAstonishing X-Men: Torn DVD Review: More Astonishing Motion, Less Astonishing Story
Better motion comic effects but a lesser story make for a fun if unastonishing hour of entertainment.
Read MoreGhost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Blu-ray Review: Food for the Mills of Hell
A serious contender for Worst Film of 2012.
Read MoreWith Great Power: The Stan Lee Story Movie Review: A Man Behind the Masks
A fun documentary about the man behind Marvel Comics.
Read MoreThe Avengers (2012) Movie Review: Merry Marvel Mayhem
Joss Whedon delivers an epic superhero team-up full of action and laughs.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Marvel Marathon: 15 Marvelous Hours of Movies
One epic day spent in a movie theater.
Read MoreAstonishing X-Men: Dangerous DVD Review: Joss Whedon Earns His Marvel Stripes
Whedon proves to be a master in Marvel’s mutant universe, but the motion effects are subpar in the early stages.
Read MoreThe Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Volume 3 and 4 DVD Review: Entertainment Assembled!
A very good animated program for superhero fans.
Read MoreX-Men: First Class Blu-ray Review: Arguably the Best of the Film Franchise
The merry mutants go back to their beginnings.
Read MoreCaptain America (1992) DVD Review: Less Than Tolerable
Red, White and BLECH!
Read MoreSpider-Man 2 Movie Review: Entertaining, Smart, and Action-packed
Spider-Man 2 is a lot of fun even though I had some complaints.
Read MoreThe Incredible Hulk (2008) Movie Review: Credible At Best
Perhaps better than previous theatrical efforts, this Hulk is still lacking in many areas.
Read MoreIron Man (Ultimate 2-Disc Edition) Blu-ray Review: You Will Believe An Iron Man Can Fly
All you’ll ever need.
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