Comic review: the rat queens #1 the rpg you wish you were in.

Comic Review: The Rat Queens #1 The RPG You Wish You Were In.

Remember the good natured fun that The Ratties got up to in the 80’s and then again in repeats in the early 90’s? They were funny and the baby was a genius, it was like G-Rated animal version of Family Guy. Well, The Rat Queens are nothing like that.  The Rat Queens: Issue #1 The…

Why haven’t you seen it? -redline

Why Haven’t You Seen It? -Redline

Welcome anime fans, to another entry in Geek Insider’s series “Why Haven’t You Seen It?” Where we take a look at some of the awesome anime that you can find out there on the web for free. After watching the anime we’ve chosen this week I was left asking myself, Why hadn’t I seen it?…

Comic review: ghosted #3

Comic Review: Ghosted #3

Dear Rollercoaster Rides, I don’t want to say you’re out of a job, but I will say that as a term used to describe a tumultuous emotional reaction to a series of events real or imagined, you are about to be replaced by the word- ‘Ghosted’. Ghosted #3, You Got Me I’m a Ghosted fan…

Graphic content #04: the (tragic) end of x-factor

Graphic Content #04: The (Tragic) End of X-Factor

Wednesdays are usually very happy for me, as this is the day when new comic books come out. However, this last Wednesday has left me quite maudlin, wistful even. This is because it marked the release of the final issue of Marvel’s X-Factor title with Issue #262. Besides being one of the best, if not…

The weird quicksilver- kick ass connection

The Weird Quicksilver- Kick Ass Connection

One of the big complaints in fandom is when actors play multiple comic book characters across franchises. Chris Evans is The Human Torch and Captain America, Halle Berry is Storm and Catwoman and Ben Affleck will soon be Batman in addition to his turn as Daredevil. But one of the weirdest cross franchise scenarios is…

Why haven’t you seen it? | dragon ball

Why Haven’t You Seen It? | Dragon Ball

Welcome anime fans, to Geek Insider’s recurring article series, “Why Haven’t You Seen It?” Where we bring you examples of awesome anime that is available for free online for you to watch. From little known niche anime to throwback powerhouses, if it’s good and available for free we’ll talk about it here. This week we…

Ghosted 2

Comic Review: Ghosted #2

Whoa. Just….Whoa. If the first offering of the Ghosted series wasn’t enough to hit you over the head and invest you in the series, then Ghosted: #2 certainly should be. In fact, Ghosted #2 clocked me over the head with a shovel and I’ve found myself chained to the series. By the Gods, let this…

Ghosted 1

Comic Review: Ghosted #1

It’s a series that if you haven’t heard of it yet, you’re about to. Ghosted is like if a guy like “Archer” and Ghostbusters had a baby. A baby in the form of a comic book. Comic Review: Ghosted #1 For the kids just joining us on this ‘Ghosted’ train, I’m going to try and…

Graphic content #03: controversial creators

Graphic Content #03: Controversial Creators

With the trend of unpopular statements from some comic creators in recent months, should these notorious figures (and their properties) be held accountable? Graphic Content: Controversial Creators In recent months, controversial statements from writers such as Orson Scott Card, Todd McFarlane, and Mark Millar have outraged the public, leading to calls for boycotts of their…

Graphic content #02: the rise of postmodern comics, part two

Graphic Content #02: The Rise of Postmodern Comics, Part Two

How titles such as Hawkeye and Young Avengers are redefining how we experience sequential art, and why the industry should take notice. Welcome to “Graphic Content”, a weekly feature where I discuss my thoughts on comic books and graphic novels (old and new), and the industry in general. In my last column, which was paradoxically…

Castle in the sky breaks twitter record

Castle in the Sky Breaks Twitter Record

Twitter just hit a new record for tweets per second revealed by the company yesterday. The 143,199 tweets-per-second record was set thanks to the airing of a particularly famous anime film.       Castle In The Sky Breaks Twitter Record Hayoa Miyazaki is known for creating some of the highest grossing Japanese animated films…

Why haven’t you seen it? – the castle of cagliostro

Why Haven’t You Seen It? – The Castle of Cagliostro

Greetings anime lovers, and welcome to this weeks installment of “Why Haven’t You Seen It?” A weekly segment on Geek Insider where we bring you some of the best anime out there that can be accessed for free. This week we’ll be taking a dive into past to check out our first movie to be…

Graphic content #01: the rise of postmodern comics, part one

Graphic Content #01: The Rise of Postmodern Comics, Part One

Welcome to the first entry of “Graphic Content”, a weekly feature where I discuss my thoughts on comic books and graphic novels (old and new), and the industry in general. While it’s undeniable that the quality and sophistication of comic books has greatly improved over the decades, many titles still cling desperately to the same…

9/11 and the changing politics of garth ennis

9/11 and the Changing Politics of Garth Ennis

‘Preacher’ and’ The Boys’ are two graphic novels from the immeasurably talented Garth Ennis. The latter ended recently (2012) while Preacher is a product of the 90s. The weight of the decade between the two is evident: the world has changed dramatically between their publication. Both series are love letters to the USA, but in…

Princess mononoke

Undistressed Damsel: Princess Mononoke

Hundreds, if not thousands, of people Cosplay Princess Mononoke every year. She’s the main character of the Studio Ghibli movie of the same name, but what’s so interesting about her? What’s so  undistressed about this particular damsel?          Undistressed Damsel: Princess Mononoke Princess Mononoke (also known as San) isn’t your typical princess….