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The Cliffs of Insanity: Comics, Women, and Rape

August 30, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson7

Radical thought: Maybe what women really want from mainstream superhero comics are well-written female characters with some agency.

Flashpoint: The World of Flashpoint – Featuring Superman

July 5, 2013November 26, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Welcome to week five of Flashpoint! This week, I’m looking at Flashpoint: The World of Flashpoint – Featuring Superman, written by Lowell A. Francis and Scott Snyder. This graphic novel takes us a little deeper into what Superman gets up to while war breaks out across Earth. We also check in with a few other famous DC faces, including: Booster Gold, Traci Thirteen, Jason Todd, and Guy Gardner. On a frustrating note, Lois Lane once again gets cheated out of any meaningful face time, but by this point, I think I’m getting used to it.

Man of Steel: Ten Reasons I Loved and Hated This Movie

June 22, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson

Man of Steel was about two-thirds a very good movie and one-third a pretty awful movie. Here’s why in a spoiler-filled list of 10 things to love and 10 things to hate.

Flashpoint Friday — Flashpoint

June 14, 2013November 26, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Written by Geoff Johns with art by Andy Kubert, Flashpoint can be considered the on-ramp for DC Comics’ New 52 revamp.

The Cliffs of Insanity: Why I’m in Love With Kickstarter

May 24, 2013November 26, 2017Corrina Lawson1

This week’s adventures climbing the cliffs of insanity include a look at several awesome kickstarter comic projects that have come to fruition, including Gail Simone and Jim Califiore’s much-anticipated story, a great post on the origins of Lois Lane, and a video that my youngest son hunted up because the music was used at the beginning of Iron Man 3.

The Cliffs of Insanity: Mommy Bloggers

April 26, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson2

So why is the term mommy blogger such a negative one? I take a look at our assumptions about things with gender labels. Plus, where you can find me dressed as Wonder Woman.

Lois Lane Twitter Event-Celebrate Her 75th Anniversary Tonight

April 18, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson2

Okay, sure, it’s Superman’s anniversary too. But it’s Lois Lane, currently getting the short shrift in DC Comics, who needs to be recognized on the 75th anniversary of her first appearance. Directions on how to join in the Twitter trending event!

The Cliffs of Insanity: Could Lois Lane Carry a Monthly Comic?

April 12, 2013December 15, 2017Corrina Lawson

Welcome to this week’s adventures climbing the cliffs of insanity. This week, I dove into the Gender Through Comics Course online course being given by Christina Blanch, a good friend made a richly deserved visit to the New York Times bestseller list, and I finally added Chunky the macarnivore to my stuffed animal collection.

A Newbie’s View: Superman and Wonder Woman

September 4, 2012Dakster Sullivan

By now, most comic book fans have heard that Superman and Lois Lane are no longer the “it” couple of DC Comics. Replacing the famous reporter is none other than the Amazonian Princess, Wonder Woman. I’ve heard that the two have dated briefly in the past, but it was nothing like what he had in the story lines with Lois. Looking at this from a newbies stand point, I’m excited to see where this goes, because I think the characters compliment each other nicely.

Superman Family Adventures – An Interview with Art Baltazar

June 30, 2012December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Superman Family Adventures follows our favorite Kryptonian and his adventures with Lois, Jimmy, Supergirl and many others in Superman’s world (including Fuzzy the Krypto Mouse). Just like Tiny Titans, this series is already a hit with comic book fans of all ages.

GeekMom Comic Book Corner: DC New 52 — Let’s Talk Batman and Superman

March 7, 2012December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

One day my younger brother Douglas and I headed to our local comic book store. Douglas has been interested in reading comics again so I suggested he start reading the New 52. Since I already buy Justice League and Justice League International, he decided to get Batman and Superman so we could swap comics. I […]

12 Days of Awesomely Geeky Gifts: the Snuggly Superman Blanket

December 14, 2010GeekMom2

Oh, you know it had to happen. The whole backward-bathrobe-sold-as-an-entirely-new-product-to-keep-the-family-warm wasn’t enough. Some clever soul adapted the idea to create a super snuggly blanket that will have people doing a double take. Even Lois Lane might mistake you for Superman in this “comfy throw blanket with sleeves.” Stay warm and toasty throughout the winter months, […]