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ORIGIN STORIES: STAR WARS Prequel to Prequel

If you live long enough, you may see the origin story of the classic stories that fired up your imagination on pages and screens. Should we see the witness the origin, learn the prequel story or is the mystery and what we imagine better than what is presented? The new trailer for ANDOR on Disney+ made me examine the back story of some of my sci-fi and comic book epics. What worked? (more…)

Marvel Reveals The Multiverse Saga

You are in THE MULTIVERSE SAGA! Did you feel the geek quake coming out of San Diego?! Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic Con unleashing major news about upcoming Marvel Comics Universe Films and Disney+ shows. Marvel officially christened the current and near future phase of films under the banner THE MULTIVERSE SAGA. The Multiverse has been a huge part of LOKI Season One, SPIDER-MAN NO…

OBI-WAN KENOBI Looking Back and Ahead

A long time ago in a cinema far, far away. 1977. Turnage Theater. Washington, NC. A mom and dad took their son to see his first movie in a cinema on the big screen. STAR WARS. The child was never the same. Toys followed including a Droid Factory. Action figures dueled. Comics were discovered. Seeing sequels was inevitable. Wondering what’s next and what came before. 2022 this boy is now a…

DOCTOR STRANGE MULTIVERSAL MADNESS RECOVERY and WHAT’S NEXT

Marvel Studios and Director Sam Raimi cast a powerful spell with DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. The sequel starring the Master of the Mystic Arts was a mind blowing, cheer and fear inducing epic giving fans supernatural showdowns, the most incredible journeys in other universes yet and conjured lots of questions. What will be the impact of Strange’s adventure mean for the future of…

Comic Book Geek Guide to 2022

2022 will be another great year to be a comic book geek as beloved heroes return and new characters jump from page to screen. This is the year of multiple Batmen, Wonder Women, a new Thor and Super-Pets! If you’re a devoted or casual fan here’s a timeline, my picks and guide to comic book content for the year ahead. LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES: (more…)

Back at the Movies for BLACK WIDOW

My first film in a cinema as we come out of the pandemic had to be a superhero movie. Marvel’s BLACK WIDOW is a thrilling triumph for the cast and crew who gave the Avenger her own solo film. The hidden chapter of Natasha Romanoff marks an incredible final performance by Scarlett Johansson in the Marvel Comics Universe and sets the stage for future women heroes to swing into action. Seeing the…

MARVEL Phase Four Reveals BLACK PANTHER and CAPTAIN MARVEL Sequel Titles

Marvel Studios revealed titles for two superhero sequels and a first look at new heroes in a new Phase Four sizzle reel celebrating a return to cinemas. The late Stan Lee narrates this feature showing fans how the Marvel Comics Universe was born and grew including fans reacting to the moment in AVENGERS: ENDGAME when Captain America said that famous call to action, “Avengers Assemble.” Fans are…

THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER Comic Connections & What’s Next

I’m still catching my breath from THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. This new adventure in the Marvel Comics Universe continued the Captain America legacy, brought more of Marvel’s rich history to the screen and will blaze new trails in the MCU. Set after the events of AVENGERS: ENDGAME, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes reunite when a new threat emerges and the symbol of their friend becomes a…

Monica Rambeau Blasts Off

WANDAVISION is a cinematic love letter to Scarlet Witch and Vision fans. The complicated comic book relationship lit up the film and streaming screen while hinting at the future of the Marvel Comics Universe and one new hero ready to soar. Captain Monica Rambeau was a breakout star of the series. Tyonnah Parris lit up the screen in every frame. We want to see her soaring in her own series or in…

WandaVision may feature the most beautifully crafted and performed portrayal of a super hero character on screen. With great power comes great pain sometimes. If you have read the stories of Scarlet Witch, you have a special understanding of how the cast and crew portrayed this incredible heroine. I wanted to wait until the entire series is over and deep dive into my thoughts. Even though the…

2021 will hopefully mean the eventual return to cinemas and convention centers to celebrate the heroes and villains we love. Due to the pandemic some of my 2020 picks shifted to 2021 making it a year packed with superhero movies and shows. The new year will bring big films, streaming series and a new Batman? Here’s my month-by-month geek guide to the new year in comics, sci-fi and cosplay…

During the pandemic I have been nostalgic. My once weekly new comic book day visit to the store is now a home delivery once a month. I am grateful I can still afford to enjoy the escape comics provides and that my shop is hanging in there with innovative ways to get the books to readers. I have been reflecting on my humble beginnings as an emerging comic book geek. In the small town I grew up in…

Not Necessarily Holiday Holiday Movie Picks

With an untraditional holiday season here why not enjoy some untraditional Christmas movies. As you social distance why not mix up your quarantine entertainment with some geeky flicks set during the holidays. As a lover of comic books, action and sci-fi here are some of my favorite no necessarily holiday holiday movies you might enjoy: (more…)

New MARVEL Movies & Series Revealed

Disney Investor Day delivered massive news for comics and sci-fi fans. The company’s announcements included ten new Marvel projects including blockbuster news of a Fantastic surprise. Here’s a breakdown of the new shows and movies based on Marvel: (more…)

Chris Claremont Anniversary Special

Chris Claremont. The writer who took over the X-Men, launched New Mutants, created iconic characters and penned epic stories that have been the basis of films. Five decades of Claremont’s contributions to comics and pop culture will celebrated with a milestone story written by the legend himself.

Marvelannounced the CHRIS CLAREMONT ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 The writer will joined by artists…

I shed a tear watching the trailer for DUNE. I adore the Frank Herbert novel. I have read almost all the books, prequels and sequels and seen the original film and mini-series. If I must wear a still suit and space helmet, I want to see this new vision by director Denis Villeneuve.

I could not get the ironic real-life circumstances out of my mind. Watching a trailer for a story about a…

Comics in a Time of Crisis

Every so often our universe is thrown upside down, blown up and rebuilt. I’m talking comic book universes.

In life, we are now experiencing a Crisis of Finite Comic Book Shops, a Comic Industry Disassembling – to borrow inspiration from some of my favorite epics. An invisible enemy is infecting every aspect of our day to day universe. Even the escapism of new comics is on hold.

Lives are…