Comic book characters, specifically those in the superhero genre, have been idealized versions of the male or female form from jump street. Core fans of the medium have long been cognizant and understanding of this fact. It stands to reason that, if the feats these characters are performing (whether we’re talking about Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder… Continue reading Argentinian Artist Pablo Romero Vilified on Social Media
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Fandom Menace YouTuber Megs Needs Your Help
A member of the Fandom Menace needs our help. Megan Baunach, “Megs” from the Jolly and Megs Show on YouTube, has been diagnosed with a Chiari malformation, a condition in which the brain tissue descends into the spinal column and blocks cerebral spinal fluid from flowing normally. She’s due to have surgery on June 24th… Continue reading Fandom Menace YouTuber Megs Needs Your Help
Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel: White Supremacists’ Waifu?
Brie Larson has created a lot of controversy this year. Her public statements and appearances in tabloids and interviews have been even more controversial than the Captain Marvel movie itself. The actress has stated that she plans to use her privilege as part of the Hollywood elite and her platforms to signal-boost minorities in the… Continue reading Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel: White Supremacists’ Waifu?
3 Problems With Avengers: Endgame and How to Fix Them
Since its release, Avengers: Endgame has swept the internet, along with everything else on Earth (I’m pretty sure the Senate asked Barr what his favorite Iron Man moment was at one point), and nobody can stop talking about it. This week I appeared on Fresh Geek Context, a great podcast that talks about movies, video… Continue reading 3 Problems With Avengers: Endgame and How to Fix Them
Comics In Crisis – What Happened To Comic Books?
“Whatever happened to comic books?” This is a question that has been on the minds of fans of the medium for several years now, but only recently has it begun to receive more attention. A combination of factors has brought us to where we are today: local comic book shops shutting down at a geometric… Continue reading Comics In Crisis – What Happened To Comic Books?
REVIEW: Captain Marvel (2019)
Here we are with another entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the events of Avengers: Infinity War, MCU fans are impatiently waiting to see what happens next. Before we get to Avengers: Endgame, our last stop is introducing Captain Marvel. During the post-credit scene for Infinity War, we saw Nick Fury make contact with Captain Marvel before eventually… Continue reading REVIEW: Captain Marvel (2019)