superheroes Archives

‘Vicious’ by V.E. Schwab: It’s All About the Villains

June 14, 2018June 13, 2018Corrina Lawson1

The new edition of ‘Vicious’, a supervillain origin story, is now available, with bonus content.

Turn Your Kids’ Drawings into Plush Dolls with Budsies

December 5, 2016December 9, 2017Jackie Reeve

Want to give your young artists something awesome? Let them design their own plush doll with Budsies.

David Solomons Images courtesy of Penguin Young Readers

Interview With David Solomons – ‘My Brother Is a Superhero’

October 15, 2016December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

How does Dakster get her GeekKid to read? By giving him something by David Solomons.

Author Sarah Kuhn Geeks Out About Superhero Fashion

July 13, 2016December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors1

This week, author and essayist Sarah Kuhn joins us to talk about a subject near and dear to my heart: superhero fashion! Check out her new novel, ‘Heroine Complex,’ now available in bookstores everywhere.

The superhero my best friend and I created when I was 17, and his salamander sidekick. Image by Amy Matviya, 1995!

Comics Vs. Superheroes: Notes From a “Fake Geek Girl”

June 9, 2016December 8, 2017Amy Weir1

It’s true not all comics are about superheroes. But likewise, not all superhero fans are comics fans.

Procrastination Destination: Earth Day!

April 15, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Even superheroes know the environment is worth saving. Take a break, laugh with John Oliver, learn the science of climate change, and enjoy our beautiful world.

Back To School 2015: Books To Stock Your Shelves

August 17, 2015December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Get ready for the school year by stocking up on some of our favorite titles.

Knit One, Geek Two: Joan of Dark’s ‘Geek Knits’

June 4, 2015December 2, 2017Fran Wilde

From George R.R. Martin’s knitted Dire Wolf to geeky superhero sweaters, all your yarn are belong to Joan of Dark and Geek Knits!

Who Needs a Hero?

March 25, 2015December 2, 2017Melanie Meadors1

A series of strange conversations prompted me to write this article about heroes: discussions of superheroes, jerks, and yes, even underpants.

Passion and History in ‘She Makes Comics’

March 8, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Did you know women readership of comics was equal to men prior to 1950? Yup! Watch the entertaining and informative documentary She Makes Comics for interviews with some of the biggest names of females in comics!

The Cliffs of Insanity: My Version of the Marvel Reboot

January 23, 2015December 2, 2017Corrina Lawson

What would a new rebooted Marvel Universe look like? Here’s what I would love to see.

Project Superhero: A Book For Your Young, Comics-Loving Girl

December 10, 2014December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

In this fiction/non-fiction hybrid for pre-teen girls, Jessie’s 8th-grade class embarks on the Superhero Slam, a year-long project to explore heroes and superheroes—culturally, scientifically, and sociologically—culminating in a one-on-one debate for superhero supremacy.

The Cliffs of Insanity: 5 Superhero Plots That Need to Staked Through the Heart

December 5, 2014November 22, 2017Corrina Lawson1

Welcome to this week’s adventures climbing the cliffs of insanity. It should be a great time to be a geek watching television. Arrow and The Flash crossed over. Gotham ended its initial one with a great episode. We have the Doctor Who Christmas special upcoming. The Walking Dead continues to be a juggernaut. And Preacher might be coming to AMC as a prestige series.

Splash Heroes: A Milk-made Superhero Calendar

December 2, 2014December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

If you like Jaroslav Wieczorkiewicz’s milk-based high-speed photos, check out his new superhero calendar.

George R. R. Martin Talks About Wild Cards

June 3, 2014December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Fans who know George R. R. Martin only as the author behind the books that became Game of Thrones may be interested in seeing his much older and continuing superhero-based work, Wild Cards.

Happy Meals, Gender Options, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2

May 17, 2014December 16, 2017Melody Mooney4

With great meals comes great responsibility; GeekMom Melody takes on gender and the latest Spider-Man 2 toys from McDonald’s.

GeekMom Video Playlist

February 26, 2014December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

LOTS of entertainment to help you procrastinate! From that crazy German supermarket commercial, to the physics of ice-skates, to zombie romance, to Tom Hiddleson winning a dance battle.