HBOMax's Titans, for those unfamiliar, is a story of DC Universe sidekicks. I have to admit that other than Cartoon Network's hilarious Teen Titans series, I really didn't have much background with the Titans Universe before watching the live action series now streaming on HBOMax. The show was getting dusty in my watch list for some time … [Read more...]
Even Batman needs a Wheelbarrow
I recently moved from a small Jersey City apartment to a house in the suburbs. Along with many other things I had to learn about post-city living, was how to do "manly" work. But, a nerd can never be all that manly. So, when my father gave me an old broken wheelbarrow, I couldn't help but think that it was lacking the nerdy flare I so desperately … [Read more...]
Futures End Batman Superman Issue 1 Review
Title: Futures End Batman Superman Issue 1 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 3/5 Three years ago, I decided to get over my initial shock that DC was rebooting again. I decided I woudl embrace it. If I hated it, at least I had my memories. I was not going to pine for the early years. I was going to look forward. I would … [Read more...]
The New 52 Futures End Detective Comics Issue 1 Review
Title: The New 52 Futures End Detective Comics Issue 1 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Pulling from the recently ended Zero Year storyline in Batman, and continuing a story from Detective Annual 3, Gotham five years in the future doesn't look very welcoming. One of the better of the September Event I've read … [Read more...]
Future’s End Issue 12 (New 52) Review
Title: Future's End Issue 12 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 3 out of 5 Am I the only one that thinks this comic is a hot mess right now? With DC's success with weekly series, and Batman Eternal delivering the goods, I was excited about Futures End. Batman Beyond, a potential New 52 Future, and Masked Superman gave me … [Read more...]
Batman Issue 33 (New 52 Zero Year) Review
Title: Batman Issue 33 Zero Year Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4.8 out of 5 The conclusion to the long running Zero Year storyline. Bruce vs the Riddler, and Batman's New 52 origin tidies up. It's hard to rate just one issue of a year long story, especially when it's the last. I know I was excited to read this issue. The … [Read more...]
Robin Rises Omega Issue 1 Review
Title: Robin Rises Omega Issue 1 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4.2 out of 5 I am unapologetically a mostly DC guy. I read Marvel titles. This week, my comics were Marvel heavy. But deep down, I'm a Justice League kinda guy. Needless to say, Batman will be in my top five a lot. This week, is a special treat. After last … [Read more...]
A New Golden Age in Comics
Part 1 of 2 See Part 2: Why it's a horrible time for comic books here. When I was younger, reading comic books was not as easy and accepted as it is today. I remember in high school working as a librarian's assistant just to have my lunches in quiet so I could read comic books. No one came to the library, especially not during lunch. … [Read more...]
BATGIRL GETS NEW CREATIVE TEAM AND A NEW LOOK
MTV.com has revealed Gail Simone is leaving Batgirl and is being replaced with Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher on writing duties, and newcomer Babs Tarr and somtimes artist Stewart providing pencils. Their run will start in Octobers Batgirl 35, when Barbara's apartment burns down and she rebuilds her life from the ground up. Apparently this … [Read more...]
Glutton: The Perils of a Modern Man Addicted to Food & TV
If a talking pile of shit tried to convince me it was chocolate, I’d give it a fair listen. I love chocolate that much!I’m a gluttonous fuck. Let’s just get that out in the open right away. My name should probably be changed from Jeff to Might as well eat the whole thing at this point you piece of crap! I have to do a ridiculous amount of exercise … [Read more...]