Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #37 James Roberts (W), Alex Milne (A), Joana Lafuente (C) IDW Publishing February 4th, 2015
Jem Jam: “Kimber’s Rebellion” and “Frame Up”
2015 marks the 30th anniversary of Jem, the beloved 80s cartoon series. Jem and the Holograms have never been bigger, as 2015 will also see the release of a live action film based on the show, a new comic book series published by IDW, and a continuing line of collectible fashion dolls from Integrity Toys….
The Twin Peaks Log S.2 E.3
Welcome to our biweekly roundtable of Twin Peaks where we are working our way through every. Single. Episode. Some of us are regulars and some of us newbies, but none of our experiences are the same. So get yourself a damn fine cup of coffee, watch along with us, and feel free to chime in…
Jem Jam: “The Beginning” and “Disaster”
2015 marks the 30th anniversary of Jem, the beloved 80s cartoon series. Jem and the Holograms have never been bigger, as 2015 will also see the release of a live action film based on the show, a new comic book series published by IDW, and a continuing line of collectible fashion dolls from Integrity Toys….
Short & Sweet: X-Men, Conan vs. Red Sonja, & Doctor Who!
All-New X-Men #35 Brian Michael Bendis (W), Mahmud Asrar (A) Marvel Comics Jan 21, 2015 The All-New X-Men continue their adventures in the Ultimate Universe, but before they can return to their rightful reality they must defeat Ultimate Dr. Doom. This issue is full of amusing character moments like Iceman continuing to annoy every version…
X-Feels: X-Men Casting Feels, to Be Specific
That guy who makes these things, the X-Men movies, I mean, tweeted yesterday: http://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/558437540831567872 Tye Sheriden, who’s been in some things, Mud and Tree of Life (get thee behind me, Terrence Malick) among them, is our new Cyclops.
Short & Sweet: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Axis, and More!
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 Ryan North (W), Erica Henderson and Maris Wicks (A) Marvel Comics January 7, 2015 Squirrel Girl, Squirrel Girl! She’s a human and also a squirrel! And maybe she’s the greatest hero in the universe! Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 is a bright, cheerful, exuberant read, and it’s my first “must read” comic…
Review: Gotham: “Rogue’s Gallery”
Gotham Season 1, episode 11: “Rogue’s Gallery” Written by Sue Chang Directed by Oz Scott FOX Gotham returns from winter hiatus, and appropriately enough for the first episode set in Arkham, the inmates are running the asylum. When we last left Jim Gordon, he was demoted to guard duty at the newly re-opened Arkham Asylum,…
Merry Scary Christmas: Don’t Open Till Christmas
Don’t Open Till Christmas Starring Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Belinda Mayne Directed by Edmund Purdom 1984 While watching Don’t Open Till Christmas, the British “masked murderer kills guys dressed up like Santa Claus” movie, I couldn’t help but think of the Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode “Christmas.” In the cold open, Detectives Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg)…
Gift Guide: Books and Comics
When in doubt give books or comics! There’s something out there for all readers, no matter their age or preferred genre. Plus they’re easy to wrap. Here are some suggestions from our Books Editor, Christa Seeley, and our Reviews Editor, Kayleigh Hearn.
Merry Scary Christmas: Silent Night, Deadly Night
Welcome to WWAC’s Merry Scary Christmas: twelve days of thrills, chills, deadly santas, melancholy, and murder. In part one of the series, Kayleigh reviewed Batman Returns. This time she braves Silent Night, Deadly Night. Silent Night, Deadly Night Starring Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Linnea Quigley Directed by Charles E. Sellier, Jr. 1984 Christmas Eve…
Merry Scary Christmas: Batman Returns
Welcome to WWAC’s Merry Scary Christmas: twelve days of thrills, chills, deadly santas, melancholy, and murder. In this first part, Kayleigh looks at perennial Christmas favourite, Batman Returns. Batman Returns Starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, Christopher Walken Directed by Tim Burton 1992 Batman Returns is the scariest superhero film ever made. Dissect the…