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...]
Streaming Comic Book TV Shows & Upcoming Releases
It's no secret that comic book TV shows have become an increasingly lucrative market for networks and streaming services, and as far as I'm concerned, it's about damn time. I know some film aficionados would disagree due to stereotypes about comics (or "graphic novels" if you want to be all fancy about it) being superhero fluff. But, as any adult … [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...]
Wonder Woman’s 75th Birthday @ 2016 New York Comic Con
Check out some pictures from the Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary exhibit that appeared at the 2016 New York Comic Con, which took place from October 6 -9, 2016. Costumes from the upcoming Wonder Woman movie slated for 2017 Costumes and Design illustrations for the television series "Wonder Woman" (1975-1979) 2017 Wonder Woman Movie Official Trailer … [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...]
Multiversity The Society of Super-Heroes: Conquerors of the Counter World Issue 1 Review
Title: Multiversity The Society of Super-Heroes: Conquerors of the Counter World Issue 1 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 5/5 You either love Grant Morrison or you don't get him at all. I get it. I like him, and I don't always get him. Multiversity was hinted at before The New 52 reboot, but it was Grant Morrison who is … [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...]
The New 52 Futures End Action Comics Issue 1 Review
Title: The New 52 Futures End Action Comics Issue 1 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4 out of 5 Another Futures End tie-in for the all Futures End Event this year to celebrate the third anniversary of The New 52. This year, we jump ahead five years to the time of the weekly Futures End storyline. This issue doesn't directly … [Read more...]
Justice League Issue 33 Review
Title: Justice League Issue 33 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 5 out of 5 Since the relaunch of the DCU three years ago, Geoff Johns has spearheaded the Justice League title. He kickstarted the Green Lantern titles and Aquaman. The Justice League, though, has seemed to be his baby. It needs to be the most important title … [Read more...]
Justice League 3000 Issue 9 Review
Title: Justice League 3000 Issue 9 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4 out of 5 A new Justice League by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis drawn by Howard Porter sounds like a fanboy dream come true, and finally the title seems to hit its stride. At first, this title seemed just a bit weird, and that hasn't changed. Now, … [Read more...]