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From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.
A Haunting Slice of Life by Jeff Lemire
In the back matter of the first issue of Royal City, Jeff Lemire says he fears people would call his new ongoing series a“slice of life” comic. He associates that phrase with being boring to retailers and readers. But it is what it is. Royal City is a slice of life comic by the general accepted definition of what the phrase “slice of life” means in anime, manga, comics and pop culture.
By Christopher Sarda8 years ago in Geeks
DC Comics Ends 2017 with Blockbuster Storylines
It is hard to believe that 2017 will end in three months! DC Comics is pulling out all of the stops for its December 2017 storylines. Now, GEEKS has its take on some of the hottest storylines that will make DC Comics fans wish that they would receive comics in their holiday grab bags.
By Jacob Elyachar8 years ago in Geeks
Long-Lost Heroes and Titles Return in Marvel's December 2017 Solicitations
December is usually a time for friends and family to come together drink hot chocolate and celebrate the holiday season. However, the House of Ideas’ greatest characters will be celebrating the holidays by welcoming back long-lost heroes and titles as 2017 comes to a close. GEEKS has the inside scope on the storylines that True Believers should keep an eye and perhaps request these stories for their stocking stuffers.
By Jacob Elyachar8 years ago in Geeks
The Fall of Bleach: An Opinion From a Former Fan
Like anyone who was, at one point, a reader of Shonen Jump — before they went digital — I used to be a fan of the manga/anime, Bleach. It wasn't my favorite manga of all time, but it was definitely one of my top favorites, due in part to the character designs, the intriguing set-up, and of course, the kickass action scenes.
By D.A. Baldwin8 years ago in Geeks
Is Diversity Killing Comics?
Pay enough attention to the comic book forums and you will notice one excuse for poor sales cropping up again and again…diversity. Unbelievable as it may sound, people are actually convinced that this is the leading cause of people turning their backs on the industry. Could there be any truth to these claims?
By Shaun Pond8 years ago in Geeks
Is The Joker the Greatest Villain in Comic Books?
If you ask the average person who the best villain is in the world of comic books they will likely all answer with the same name, The Joker. He is a juggernaut on both the printed page and the big screen, garnering more attention than any other baddie that has come before or after him. But is he truly the greatest villain in all of comics?
By Shaun Pond9 years ago in Geeks
Women in Comics
“[In comics] representation is absolutely vital.” – Kelly Sue DeConnick In 2014, the comics art organization Sequart produced the documentary She Makes Comics directed by Marisa Stotter in an attempt to trace the history of women in the comics industry since the early 1900s. Throughout the hour and ten minute documentary one thing is made perfectly clear, as comics writer and editor Kelly Sue DeConnick states, “representation is absolutely vital” (Stotter 0:0:57). For some time now, the comics industry has taken flack for its lack of diverse representation within its creative teams as well as the comics that they produce. While representations of race and queer bodies have made some impact on the industry, the lack of women both within the comics as well as working in the industry has taken a front seat in the drive forward for better representation in comics.
By Sarah Camp9 years ago in Geeks
GEEKS Previews Marvel's November 2017 Solicitations
Just a day after the solar eclipse enchanted North America, Marvel Comics released its grand plan for its November. However, after previewing several titles, it looks like Marvel Legacy is more or less "Dark Reign: II" as several of the House of Ideas’ greatest villains now have the upper hand on everyone’s favorite heroes.
By Jacob Elyachar9 years ago in Geeks
'The Wicked + the Divine:' The Faust Act
Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's seminal comics series, The Wicked +the Divine, plunges the reader into a world where every ninety years twelve Gods incarnate on Earth and have two years to do whatever they want before returning to the realms they came from. In the past, they've been poets, muses, artists, and the like; in the modern age, they are pop musicians and icons.
By Steve Cotterill9 years ago in Geeks
Review on "Pandora Hearts"
First, before we dig in, let's talk about how I got into this series—and I say series because I watched all 25 episodes and read all 103 chapters of the manga. It was recommended to me by a friend and I was curious because it is a sort of parody of the well-known story Alice In Wonderland. I will tell you now, I give the manga a 10/10. The anime not so much. And because I do not have love for the anime, I will speak of it first.
By Selena Field9 years ago in Geeks
