This Week’s Comics – August 9
It’s Wednesday, which is New Comic Book Day, and I consider Wednesday to be the best day of the week.
Big Steaming Pile – Victoria II
The Victorian Era was a period of great advancement and upheaval in history. New technologies like the telephone and telegraph expedited communications, nations like Germany and Italy were united, and…
Mark Millar’s Comics Universe Bought by Netflix
Netflix has been the home of Marvel’s Defenders universe, but soon it will have a new cast of comic book characters calling the streaming service home.
New Release Tuesday – August 8
Tuesdays bring the release of new books and movies to keep us all occupied. Let’s take a look at what’s now available for our consumer entertainment!
Monday Memories – Masterful
I like how movie releases from 1987 years ago line up nicely with Mondays 30 years later. It gives me a chance to reflect on one of my favorite bad…
Subway Shorts – Heroes and Fat Cats
Oliver travels to Metropolis to confront Lex Luthor in Green Arrow and General Zod’s end game is revealed as his revenge squad battles Team Superman in Action Comics. Plus, more…
Sunday Catch-Up – August 6
Let’s finish off the weekend with a look at the week that was and the things that are happening in the world.
Song of the Week: Alex Cameron – “Stranger’s Kiss”
On his debut, Alex Cameron elegantly fused sardonic lyrics and a warbly New Wave sound with moments of sincerity. On “Stranger’s Kiss” though, he leans into a Bruce Springsteen vibe.
Geekery Saturday – August 5
A surprising amount of news happening this week, so let’s take a look at the most insignificant things to have happened over the last few days.