Symbi-wrote: comics to read if you love venom

Symbi-Wrote: Comics to Read if You Love Venom

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…

Comics to read if you loved ‘ant-man and the wasp’

Comics to Read If You Loved ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’

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…

Merc with a mouth: a deadpool reading guide

Merc With a Mouth: A Deadpool Reading Guide

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…

The mad titan: a thanos reading guide

The Mad Titan: A Thanos Reading Guide

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…

Netflix marvels: an inside look at ‘the punisher’

Netflix Marvels: An Inside Look at ‘The Punisher’

Over the next few weeks we’re going to take an inside look at the various Marvel series that Netflix has been producing. Since this is the first one, we’re going to start with my personal favorite The Punisher. Now, it’s no secret that I’m a huge superhero fan and comic-geek. I’m the oldest teenage boy…

April movie preview: to ‘infinity’ and beyond

April Movie Preview: To ‘Infinity’ and Beyond

It’s finally here! Avengers: Infinity War is the cherry on top of the industry defining treat that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Eighteen movies, all of which were both box office and (mostly) critical successes, lead to this showdown between our heroes and Thanos. But before we get to that we have 11 other wide…

Everything you need to know about the return of the fantastic four

Everything You Need to Know About the Return of the Fantastic Four

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…

Long live the king: comics to read if you love black panther

Long Live the King: Comics to Read if You Love Black Panther

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…

February movie preview: ‘black’ and ‘grey’ for valentine’s day

February Movie Preview: ‘Black’ and ‘Grey’ for Valentine’s Day

I seem to remember February movies giving folks options for Valentine’s Day date nights. But for the last few years, the romance entries are limited. The only option in that genre this year would be Fifty Shades Freed. Peter Rabbit looks more romantic and that’s about frenemies who happen to be a farmer and a…

Spinnin’ records and webs with this spider-man vinyl from thinkgeek

Spinnin’ Records and Webs with This Spider-Man Vinyl from ThinkGeek

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…

November movie preview: leaves fall as big movies drop

November Movie Preview: Leaves Fall as Big Movies Drop

What do you get when you take two big superhero flicks, add an epic murder mystery, the return of Pixar and even our first Christmas movies of the season? Well you get an exciting list of November movie releases… and an empty wallet. Is the day after Halloween too early for a Christmas movie? Well…