Star wars episode 9 (review)

Star Wars Episode 9 (Review)

This movie is a double edged light saber. Without spoiling anything, this movie is everything I’ve ever wanted from a Star Wars movie, which is so problematic because it comes in easily the worst circumstances this franchise could find itself in.  The Double Edged Light Saber Coming off the heels of the previous films, the…

Ok dc, i’ll bite

Ok DC, I’ll Bite

(Possible Spoilers Ahead) DC thought that they would be able to reverse the Marvel formula by starting their franchise with their all-star ensemble, the Justice League. It wasn’t an entirely bad idea. The characters are known well enough around the world that they wouldn’t need their own films to introduce them like characters in the…

Superheroes and space: genre fatigue

Superheroes and Space: Genre Fatigue

What Do Batman, Spider-Man, and Star Wars Have in Common? Franchise fatigue is when an audience becomes bored with a property. Personally, I’m starting to feel this way about Batman, Spider-Man, and even a little with Star Wars. Which are some of the biggest franchises in the world. I feel this way about Spider-Man for…

100 episodes! ‘dragon ball super’ comparison and review

100 Episodes! ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Comparison and Review

This Saturday, Dragon Ball Super will reach its 100th episode. This article will review the series thus far and list the best things about Super, the 5 worst things about Super, and 5 things that could make Super better. It’s written as if you are caught up to the series as of right now, so…

Dc comics vs rotten tomatoes: ‘suicide squad’ movie review

DC Comics vs Rotten Tomatoes: ‘Suicide Squad’ Movie Review

The best things hands down about the film are its characters and its style. This movie has been compared to Guardians of the Galaxy for its  comedy and ensemble cast and Deadpool for its hardcore violence and vulgarity, yet light tone. Which makes sense, but is really unfair because its style is nothing like any other movie….

Tips for surviving your first convention

Tips for Surviving Your First Convention

I’ve been to a few conventions and if you ever plan on going to a comic book, video game, anime, or other convention there are a few things I’d like to share with you. If you have already attended one, these tips for surviving your first convention might make whatever one you plan on going…

Media monopolies: time warner vs the walt disney company

Media Monopolies: Time Warner vs The Walt Disney Company

Many comic book fans are familiar with the age old debate of Marvel vs DC, but I thought it would be fun to stretch this debate out and compare what the two largest media companies in existence have over each other and what it says about both the companies and what it means about you,…

Tv tropes: learn to write your masterpiece

TV Tropes: Learn to Write Your Masterpiece

Have you ever wanted to write your own fiction story? You want a good story and a competitive advantage over others with similar stories, but can’t afford (or want) to go to college and major in writing. Often the only job you can get doing so would be as an English teacher. If you find…

How anime and manga culture can help the comic book industry

How Anime and Manga Culture Can Help the Comic Book Industry

Books are no longer the primary form of entertainment here in the twenty first century, so it would only make sense that comic books, being a printed text, are now a struggling media. Right? However, there is a media very similar to comic books that is not only doing well but is thriving right now:…