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Comic Book Corner: Heroes, Gods, and Legends

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019Comicbookcorner

Heroes, Gods, and Legends are the order of the day this week as Comic Book Corner reviews several new series and revisits a few ongoing ones.

My Favorite Artists at MCM Expo Manchester, Image: Sophie Brown

My Favorite Artists from Manchester MCM Comic Con

August 21, 2019August 20, 2019Sophie Brown

When I attended the MCM Comic Con in Manchester, UK in July, I spent a lot of my day picking up prints, stickers, badges, and other bits and pieces from the many artists exhibiting there. Here are some of my favorite finds.

20 Fun and Geeky Facts about the Haunted Mansion’s 999 Happy Haunts

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019Lisa Tate

The original Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park turned 50 this month. Here are some fun facts and rumors about its ghostly residents.

Tabletop Review: ‘Sprint!’

August 18, 2019August 19, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews a complimentary copy of cooperative family game ‘Sprint!’ from Blue Orange Games.

Dan Stevens as David Haller in psychedelic lighting

13 Things I’m Going to Miss About ‘Legion’ on FX

August 16, 2019November 23, 2019Amy Weir

Amy explains why, whatever ‘Legion’ FX’s faults, she loved this weird, weird show.

The Grimdarkness of DC’s ‘Titans’ Television Show

August 15, 2019August 14, 2019Corrina Lawson

The ‘Titans’ television show wants us to know it’s super-serious about people with powers. So serious that it forgot that this should be a show about heroes.

5 Reasons to Own ‘Avengers: Endgame’ on Blu-Ray or Digital

August 12, 2019August 11, 2019Patricia Vollmer3

The Blu-ray and digital download for ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is filled with great added content, including a touching tribute to Stan Lee and his 22 cameos.

SDCC 2019: 5 Reasons Why ‘The Terror: Infamy’ is Relevant Television

August 12, 2019August 11, 2019Patricia Vollmer

‘The Terror: Infamy’ premieres Monday, August 12th on AMC TV.

Tabletop Review: ‘Oh My Gold!’

August 11, 2019August 10, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews a complimentary copy of the ‘Oh My Gold!’ tabletop family game from Blue Orange Games.

SDCC: The Art of Waiting in Line

August 10, 2019August 9, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Patricia waxes poetic about her experiences waiting in lines at SDCC 2019.

Comic-Con All Year Round: The Comic Con Museum

August 9, 2019August 8, 2019Corrina Lawson

Visitors got their first look at the possibilities of the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego with the Batman Experience.

Sugarfina: Tasty Treats In Nintendo Style

August 7, 2019August 6, 2019Corrina Lawson1

Looking for a unique gift for Nintendo lovers with a sweet tooth? You need Sugarfina’s Nintendo gift boxes.

High-Action CBC includes ‘Killers #1’, and ‘Coffin Bound #1’

August 7, 2019August 6, 2019Comicbookcorner

Comic Book Corner reviews high-action comic titles like ‘Killers #1’, ‘StarCraft: Survivors #1’, ‘Xena’, and ‘Coffin Bound #1’.

Passion, Power, and Smarts: An Interview With Kate Hannigan of ‘Cape’

August 6, 2019August 5, 2019Rebecca Angel

‘Cape’ introduces three young superheroes to the middle-grade genre, along with telling the story of real-life women heroes during WW2. Enjoy this passionate interview with the author of this new series, Kate Hannigan.

Time Traveling Adventures in Tucson, Arizona

August 6, 2019August 5, 2019Lisa Tate

In just a couple of days, our visit to Tucson gave us a journey through more than a century of history and culture.

Tabletop Review: ‘Tumble Maze’

August 6, 2019August 5, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews a complimentary copy of ‘Tumble Maze,’ a puzzle game, from Blue Orange Games.

SDCC 2019 Exclusive Creators Interview: ‘Wizards Unite’ for Families

August 2, 2019August 1, 2019Karen Walsh

‘Wizards Unite’ creators talked with GeekMom about how the game allows people to bring magic to our world and find their own way to be heroes.

SDCC 2019: ‘Wizards Unite’ Panel

August 2, 2019August 1, 2019Karen Walsh

If you missed the SDCC 2019 ‘Wizards Unite’ panel, we have the full summary here so that you can learn more about the game’s creation.

3 Precocious Picture Books Perfect for Back to School

July 31, 2019July 30, 2019Kelly Knox1

Pick up one (or all!) of these for the perfect book to read at bedtime on that last magical night of summer.

The Saga Continues, Thrawn: Treason, Cover Image: Century

The Saga Continues: ‘Thrawn: Treason’ by Timothy Zahn

July 31, 2019July 30, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Thrawn: Treason’ by Timothy Zahn is the third new-canon Thrawn book and follows on immediately after the events of ‘Thrawn: Alliances’.