Con Artists visits with Justin Peterson, writer / illustrator of ‘Very Near Mint’, muralist for Tijuana Flats, and illustrator for ‘MAD’ magazine. Read More
Con Artists: Justin Peterson, Featured Artist
Category Archives: Comic Books
An Exclusive Look At ‘Madame Cat’
Get a look the frustrations of being owned by a cat in ‘Madame Cat.’ Read More
The Cliffs of Insanity: Why Can’t DC Superheroes Be Married?
Superman and Batman are without their better halves, for the foreseeable future. But why can’t heroes be happy and still be effective? Read More
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Is the Distraction You Need Right Now
After all the heartbreak of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and, let’s face it, the current news cycle, wouldn’t it be nice to step back and enjoy a couple hours of pure escapism? ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ is a fun movie, set prior to the events of ‘Infinity War.’ Read More
‘Black Lightning’ Season 1: Protect the Family
1Black Lightning’ Season 1 comes out on Blu-ray today. Several of the bonus features add insight into the characters but the collection would be well worth buying just for the episodes. Read More
Dynamite Brings Back a Stronger ‘Barbarella’
Nostalgic yet still modern, Barbarella mixes bright, splashy sci-fi adventure and pointed satire. Read More
Solving the Mystery Of The New ‘Nancy Drew’
The new Nancy Drew comic from Dynamite is everything I could have asked for and more. Read More
GeekLinks:
Geek Links are cool stories we’ve found elsewhere on the internet – like this epic competition in Australia from Madame Tussauds Sydney!! Read More
Justice League Reigns Supreme at Madame Tussauds in Orlando, Florida
Become a hero in Madame Tussauds’ newest exhibit, “Justice League: A Call To Heroes.” Read More
Top 10 Awesome Cosplays from MegaCon 2018 in Orlando, Florida
Even with the Florida weather playing havoc with us, the cosplayers at MegaCon brought their A-game and showed what they can do. Read More
Happily Lost In the First Issue of ‘Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation”
As a huge fan of 1986’s Labyrinth movie, I was thrilled to get my hands on the new comic from Boom: ‘Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation.’ This story does not disappoint. Read More
Upcoming Reads for Kids Summer Reading Fun
This summer, don’t let your kid’s brain go to mush watching Netflix, YouTube, or playing Roblox. Pick up a few books for their summer reading list that will keep their hands and mind busy. Read More
‘West Coast Avengers’ Is Making Me Give Marvel Comics Another Chance Again
Marvel is that abusive boyfriend I just can’t seem to quit. Read More
‘Raven The Pirate Princess’ Swashbuckles Its Way Into Your Heart
Raven: The Pirate Princess is the sort of book that I wish I could send back to a childhood version of myself, to promise her it will all be alright. This new book from Jeremy Whitley, author of Princeless, takes readers on an all-girl fantasy pirate adventure they’ll love forever. Read More
‘Lucy Dreaming #1’ is an Awakening
‘Lucy Dreaming #1’ written by Max Bemis and illustrated by Michael Dialynas is an eye-popping experience featuring a truly strong, pink-haired teenage girl. Read More
8 Things This Batman Fan Has Learned to Love About Superman
Action Comics has reached the incredible Issue #1000 milestone. No matter who one’s favorite superhero is, Superman deserves some super respect 80 years after changing the face of comic books as storytelling medium. Read More
‘Avengers: Back to Basics’ Offers No New Perspective
‘Avengers: Back to Basics’ by Peter David starts a miniseries that promises to offer a fresh perspective on the Avengers, viewed through the VR visor of Kamala Khan. Apart from the framing device, however, nothing particularly new is yet offered, though Ragnarok is nigh. Read More
Harley Becomes a Cover Girl and Aquaman/Mera Swim in a Fabulous Design by DC Collectibles
DC Collectibles has released the latest additions to their couples and cover girl lines and they are a sight to be seen (and collected). Read More
‘Gotham by Gaslight’: Victorian Batman Fails to Excite
I expected a tense and exciting Victorian Batman in pursuit of Jack the Ripper. Instead, I found a lackluster thriller whose portrayals of Gotham’s women are problematic. Read More
‘Tangled The Series’ Tie-In Comic Creates Snarls
IDW’s tie-in comic for Tangled: The Series features attractive art and interesting innovations, but doesn’t quite rise to the level of its original source material. It has the potential to be better and more engaging for both parents and kids, and will hopefully continue to improve over time. Read More
