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…
Spoilers ahead! You have been warned! Don’t Read Further Unless you’ve seen it… or don’t care about spoilers. Just don’t come yelling at me for ‘ruining’ it for you. I’ve been ‘transparent’ on my intentions lol. So, with that being said… WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED? I knew going into this last night that I…
Phase three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe proves just how great a time it is for comic book fans and fans of action comedies. Of the seven movies released so far in phase three, we have epic team ups that seemed only possible to orchestrate with action figures and origin stories that are somehow still…
Our look back at the stand out moments in phase one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brought us to some… interesting places. Now we have more to come with phase two. If you look through this roster of films, few would consider it to be the MCU’s best era. But that’s the great part about…
Leading up to the release of Avengers: Infinity War, I decided it was the perfect time for a rewatch of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s been 10 years and with each of these movies there are a ton of memorable moments. The internet is rife with lists ranking the movies, the superheroes, and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An exciting new trailer for Netflix’s The Punisher was released yesterday, which revealed a premiere date of November 17th. The anticipation has been building after multiple rumors and numerous cancellations. The series was hyped at Comic-Con, and then canceled earlier this month. But finally, a date has been given. The show overlaps with other Netflix…
Have you finished all eight episodes of The Defenders yet? It’s the risk of a bingeable series. You have about a day before the spoilers are out there online. Well we’re going to take a more deliberate pace going through the show. Look for our recaps about once a week. If you watched it all…
Welcome to Best Comic I Read, a column where I talk about the best comic I’ve read each week. It doesn’t have to have actually come out this week. It doesn’t have to be any particular format. The comic just has to be good. “Best” is subjective to be sure, but this is why I…