The Marvel Cinematic Universe at least was smart enough to not even pretend that billionaire playboy Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) wasn’t Iron Man, so it’s really confusing as to why Peter Parker (Tom Holland) hasn’t been revealed as the…
Tamara Drewe: One of the Best, Most Underrated Graphic Novel Adaptations You’ve Never Heard Of
In 2010, comic book movies were already big, but it would be two years before the first Avengers movie would hit theaters and they became an unstoppable force. So it was an ideal time for Tamara Drewe, a movie that…
Movie Review: My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea
In a fascinating essay on Criterion.com, director Dash Shaw talks about how Rene Laloux’s Fantastic Planet inspired his love for “limited animation.” He writes, “You can watch the hatching change in this abstract, stoner-y way and just appreciate the drawings…
Why You Shouldn’t Care That Captain America is a Nazi (But Why You SHOULD Care About the Outrage)
75 years a hero. 75 years an icon. 75 years an emblem of all that was good and just and noble about America. About the American Dream. About the American people. 75 years a traitor. This past Wednesday, Marvel Comics…
5 X-men Characters We Would Like to See After Apocalypse
Even though X-men: Apocalypse marks the eighth (or ninth if you count Deadpool) installment in the franchise, the series doesn’t appear to be running out of steam. With that said, more so than any other property I can think of,…
NYCC DC News: Sizzle Trailers for Arrow & The Flash
First things first DC fans: Have you checked out my and fellow writer Evan’s podcast? This week on DC Debrief we talked about the season premieres of both Arrow and The Flash, as well as the accidental announcement of the upcoming Justice League animated…
The Popularization of Comic Books in the Digital Age
While Marvel Comics and DC Studios are now household names throughout the developed world, there was a time when they were known and revered by a select few devoted fans. More specifically, the innovative comic book strips that made Marvel…