Comic review: miles morales: ultimate spider-man #1, the legacy continues

Comic Review: Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #1, The Legacy Continues

A Brand New Day For the Brand New Spider-Man Calamity can not keep Miles Morales down as adversity, both new and old, comes his way.  After the death of Ultimate Peter Parker, Miles took over his book, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man.  Now following a world changing event, he’s got his own book bearing his own namesake,…

Superhero movies: how are they changing?

Superhero Movies: How are they Changing?

Superhero movies are becoming more and more ingrained in our culture.  They are some of the most profitable movies we have and they have quickly surpassed every other kind of blockbuster in sheer number.  They have also changed a great deal since the Batman Movie with bat shark repellant.  Some have been dark and gritty…

May movie preview: the most wonderful time of the year

May Movie Preview: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Now I’m not going to say that 2014 hasn’t provided any good movies yet. In fact, there are quite a few from all different genres that have delivered. But if we’re being honest with ourselves, January through April was just a very large appetizer to the main course that is summertime at the movies. From…

Comic book review: venom #38

Comic Book Review: Venom #38

Venom #38 is the latest issue in Marvel’s thrilling tale of Flash Thompson as the secret avenger Venom. How will Venom continue his fight against Lord Ogre? How did jack O’Lantern escape prison? And most importantly, is Venom #38 worth your precious time? All the answers and more, right here in Geek Insider’s review of…

Comic book review: superior carnage #1

Comic Book Review: Superior Carnage #1

Superior Carnage #1 aims to bring the Marvel psychopath kicking and screaming back into the Marvel Universe as part of their Superior Spider-Month. But does the genocidal alien wrecking machine have what it takes to win over comic book readers? Is the book worthy of its bold title? And is it a comic book worth…

Comic book review: avengers #16

Comic Book Review: Avengers #16

Avengers #16 continues the countdown to Marvel’s big Infinity event next month. But as part of the ongoing “Prelude to Infinity”, what new revelations will Avengers #16 bring to the ever expanding Marvel Universe? What does the birth of the Earth’s newest organism mean for the Avengers? And is it worth your precious time? Geek…

Marvel infinity trailer reveals plot and hints at infinity gauntlet

Marvel Infinity Trailer Reveals Plot and Hints at Infinity Gauntlet

After months of waiting, Marvel’s big comic book event of the summer, Infinity, is almost here. In less than one month the first of a six-part story arc will launch, giving us what Marvel hopes to be the grandest Avengers story yet. In an attempt to build up the hype, Marvel has released a gripping…

Comic book review: venom #37

Comic Book Review: Venom #37

Venom #37 is here and with it we’re treated to the continuing story of bully-turned-hero Flash Thompson as he fights crime using the iconic Venom symbiote. How will Flash step up his game in the hunt for Lord Ogre? Has the secret of Venom been revealed? Can Flash keep the ever powerful alien suit under…

Comic Book Review: Avengers #15

Avengers #15 is the latest instalment of the ongoing comic book epic which sees the titular heroes face a new world that they don’t understand. As Marvel countdown to its Infinity event, what does the latest issue in its flagship series event have to offer? Everything you need to know and more, right here in…

Geek insider’s top 5 marvel zombies

Geek Insider’s Top 5 Marvel Zombies

It’s Zombie Day here at Geek Insider in celebration of the newly released movie World War Z. Everyone loves a good zombie movie, but today we’re going to do things a little differently and take a look at some of the very best Marvel Zombies comic book characters! For those who don’t know, the idea…

Comic book review: venom #36

Comic Book Review: Venom #36

Venom #36 contains a version of the popular Spider-Man villain many readers may not be familiar with. But nevertheless, Flash Thompson’s bonding to the alien Venom symbiote is an interesting choice by Marvel and one that has seen great success for the Venom series since its debut in 2011. But is Venom #36 a good…

The many faces of spider-man

The Many Faces of Spider-Man

So many Spider-Men, so little time… Spider-Man is without a doubt one of the most instantly recognizable comic book characters of all time. However, in the 50 years since his debut in 1962, Spider-Man’s appearance and origin has been reinvented, and re-imagined over and over again. In many instances, Spider-Man hasn’t even been Peter Parker…