ABOUT Nicoli Raymond
Nicoli Raymond is a writer and podcaster, responsible for Webspinners: A Spider-Man Podcast. He also writes fiction and scripts. You can find him on Twitter @nicoliraymond
With the newest Marvel blockbuster rapidly approaching, it’s the perfect time to read the comics that inspired the movie. In addition, many of these volumes are on sale on Comixology now! Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Captain Marvel Kelly Sue DeConnick (Bitch Planet, Avengers Assemble) is the person responsible for Carol Danvers even having a movie. Prior…
Into the Spider-Verse comes to theaters this week. It’s shaping up to be one of the most visually interesting movies of the year. Focusing on multiple Spider-Men, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into. If you want to check out the comics that inspired the movie, look no further than this handy reading guide….
For better or worse, Sony Pictures’ Venom is upon us. Maybe the movie blew you away, or maybe you wish it’d blow away like a turd in the wind. Maybe it makes you want to trace the antihero’s origins back to the comic books. If that’s the case, you’re in luck. We have a few…
The diminutive duo hit the big screen in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp. If you want to see what all the buzz is about, check out the comics that inspired the movie. (They’re better than that pun!) The Astonishing Ant-Man Scott Lang’s been an Avenger, come back from the dead, led the Fantastic Four. What’s…
Deadpool 2 has been out for a while and by now you’ve probably seen it. With no third movie announced, it might be time to turn to the comics to fill your Deadpool cravings. Here are some of the best places to start. Deadpool Bad Blood This stand-alone Original Graphic Novel is perfect for the…
Has Infinity War got you wanting to read more about the villain Thanos? Do you need to know what happens next? With this reading guide, it’s a *snap*. Jim Starlin’s Thanos-The Early Years Writer/Artist Jim Starlin and writer Mike Friedrich were working on Iron Man. They took the opportunity to set up a cosmic mythology…
Avengers: Infinity War is upon us. Ten years of cinematic storytelling has lead to this, but it’s taken over 70 years of comics to get to this point. If the film has made you want to read the comics but you don’t know where to start, we’ve got the recs. Infinity/Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers Infinity War…
After a three-year absence, the Fantastic Four are returning to Marvel Comics this August in a series by writer Dan Slott (The Amazing Spider-Man, Silver Surfer) and penciller Sara Pichelli (Ultimate Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy). The series will be a part of Marvel’s “Fresh Start” relaunch where they’re returning their classic characters to the…
Welcome back to Best Comic I Read, where I talk about the best comic I’ve read every week. We return this week with Strong Female Protagonist, written by Brennan Lee Mulligan with art by Molly Ostertag. This webcomic tells the story of an ex-superhero who has become disillusioned with her inability to truly change the…
The newest film on the Marvel Cinematic universe, Black Panther is smashing presale records. More people are getting into the Panther and hopefully they’ll also get into the comics on which the movie is based. If you’re one such person, or just want to read, we’ve got you covered. Ta-Nehisi Coates Ta-Nehisi Coates (The Washington…
Comics: the art of telling a story with pictures in a sequential manner. Not to ape Scott McCloud too much, but I’m bringing up this point so that I can make mine. From the Sunday funnies to manga, to the webcomic, comics can be in almost any form. The purpose of this series is to…
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is back with its fifth season and this seems to be another great one, which is more than I can say for its sister series Inhumans. If the new adventures have you wanting more, here are some comics you should read next. S.H.I.E.L.D. by Mark Waid In 2014, Marvel launched a new series…
Shopping for gifts is hard. Especially for comic fans since you don’t always which graphic novels they’ve read or which statues are already on their shelves. Everyone knows that ThinkGeek is the place to go if you need a gift for the geek in your life. We’ve narrowed down the list for you with some…
While I’m not Geek Insider’s resident vinyl enthusiast, I enjoy them immensely. This Spider-Man: Homecoming picture disc from ThinkGeek is one of the coolest records I’ve seen. The score, composed by Michael Giacchino, is great for any fan but what brings it up a level is the illustrated picture disc and the poster included. The…
Ever wish you could just place your phone in the sun and let it recharge like a plant? Well, Elon Musk is keeping that technology to himself. You can, however, charge your phone by plugging it into something that looks like a plant. This Baby Groot charger from ThinkGeek is an adorable addition to your…