Category: Books

2018 Pacific Northwest Geek Guide

There’s something in the air and water – or maybe it’s all the tech? We have an abundance of cons for comics, sci-fi and anime that bring thousands and thousands of fans together in the Pacific Northwest. We even get to the chance to see cool new exhibits (Yes, that’s Spidey swinging across Seattle! Big news below!) and celebrities ready to greet their devoted fans.

courtesy Marvel, SC Exhibitions, MoPop. Art by Mike Allred

2018 will bring a major comic book experience along with anticipated events to bring out the geek in all of us. Even if you don’t know your Marvel from DC, Star Wars from Trek, Warcraft from Destiny or Sailor Moon from Pokemon – you can still be of part of the fun. Even if it’s just to see all those crazy costumes.

Mark your calendars. Here’s our geek guide for 2018 in the Pacific Northwest: Continue reading 2018 Pacific Northwest Geek Guide

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2018

Santa Claus is coming to town but just days before Christmas, The Free Comic Book Day Committee reveals the first books for Free Comic Book Day 2018 – the other geeky holiday!

FCBD happens each year on the first Saturday in May at participating comic book shops. Next year’s event takes place on May 5th, 2018.

courtesy Free Comic Book Day and Marvel

The FCBD Committee revealed the twelve Gold Sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industry’s big event of 2018. There are a total of fifty – free for fans. Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2018

COMIC BOOK MOVIES OF 2017

Wonder Woman courtesy Warner Brothers and DC Entertainment

The world welcomed a Wonder and said farewell to an X-Man. A God learned to the power of humor. Another dark hero franchise lightened up too. Here are our favorite moments in a milestone year for super hero movies.

WONDER WOMAN

Best Overall Film. Emotion. Action. Inspiration. The long-awaited solo film for the Amazon Princess was beyond my imagination. Continue reading COMIC BOOK MOVIES OF 2017

MARVEL RISING & SECRET WARRIORS New Animation Films

Secret Warriors – movie?

Get ready for see the next generation of comic book heroes soar in Marvel Rising with familiar voices bringing the characters to screens in 2018.

courtesy Marvel

Marvel Entertainment announced (first on BuzzFeed), “Marvel Rising,” a brand-new, multi-platform animation franchise starring the next generation of Marvel heroes. The program will launch with six, four-minute digital shorts starring Spider-Gwen with her new secret code-name, Ghost-Spider, and introduce audiences to the world of “Marvel Rising.” Continue reading MARVEL RISING & SECRET WARRIORS New Animation Films