Category: Fandom

PRETTY DEADLY #1 Preview at GeekGirlCon

Pretty Deadly #1 courtesy Image Comics
Pretty Deadly #1 courtesy Image Comics

Kelly Sue DeConnick brought her insight, humor, passion and inspiration to GeekGirlCon ’13 for the first time this past weekend in Seattle.

 

The third annual celebration of women in geek culture welcomed the writer who charted a new course for fan favorite Avenger Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel and Avengers Assemble.

 

DeConnick soars into her own new adventure with a creator-owned book with artist Emma Rios. DeConnick revealed at the panel how she and Rios started the idea of working together back in 2009 with a love of Westerns. Both creators have shared their artistic processes via social media so much that there’s already fan art and high expectations for Pretty Deadly #1. Continue reading PRETTY DEADLY #1 Preview at GeekGirlCon

Denise Crosby at GeekGirlCon 2013

Denise Crosby as Lt. Tasha Yar in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Image courtesy Denise Crosby
Denise Crosby as Lt. Tasha Yar in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Image courtesy Denise Crosby

Denise Crosby was a special guest at GeekGirlCon 2013 in Seattle this weekend. The actress best known as Lt. Tasha Yar of Star Trek: The Next Generation greeted fans, signed autographs and most importantly shared invaluable insights of her experience as an actress.

 

Sunday’s panel was hilarious, insightful and inspiring. Crosby explained why she left the series after one season. I often call Tasha the “James Dean” of Star Trek because she was on the show for one season but made such an incredible impact. This being a science fiction series, Crosby was able to reprise her role in one of the most beloved episodes, Yesterday’s Enterprise. Continue reading Denise Crosby at GeekGirlCon 2013

Here’s Why GeekGirlCon

GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend
GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend

Why GeekGirlCon you may ask?

 

Not only is it an incredible gathering for all lovers of comics, gaming, sci-fi and cosplay but you will learn and be inspired it.

 

Today it really hit home why we need this open, inclusive environment for geeks of all types, genders, backgrounds. Continue reading Here’s Why GeekGirlCon

Friday Flashback Salute to Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel
Captain Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel

This Friday Flashback is in celebration of two big events:

 

1. An all-new Captain Marvel #1 by Kelly Sue DeConnick and David Lopez coming in 2014 announced at New York Comic Con.

 

2. Kelly Sue DeConnick is a special guest at GeekGirlCon ’13 in Seattle. The writer who successfully charted a new course for Carol Danvers and became the first female writer on an Avengers book is a perfect guest for this celebration of women in geek culture. Continue reading Friday Flashback Salute to Captain Marvel

Get to GEEKGIRLCON

Captain Marvel #15 courtesy Marvel
Captain Marvel #15 courtesy Marvel

Just 1 week until GeekGirlCon 2013 in Seattle. The convention is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the legacy of women in all aspects of geek culture, including science and technology; comics, the arts, and literature; and game play and game design.

 

Denise Crosby (Lt. Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation) and writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Avengers Assemble)  and professional cosplayer Chaka Cumberbatch are first time special celebrity guests. Continue reading Get to GEEKGIRLCON

WONDER WOMAN Fan Film

Wonder Woman #1 Courtesy DC Comics
Wonder Woman #1 Courtesy DC Comics

Wonder Woman is taking over YouTube thanks to this fan-made film! Will Hollywood finally take notice?

 

The story by Rainfall Falls cuts between Diana’s training on Paradise Island and fighting armed criminals in a modern day U.S. city.

 

Hollywood heavyweights from Joss Whedon and David E. Kelley have attempted to bring the Amazon to the big or small screen.

 

Could the passionate response to this fan film be the spark that makes Warner Brothers see how it could be done?

 

Take a look: Continue reading WONDER WOMAN Fan Film

Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend
Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend

Build a bigger con and they will come!

 

Thousands of comic book and sci-fi fans packed the Oregon Convention Center for Rose City Comic Con this weekend. In just one year the Portland con quadrupled its show size with more celebrity guests, more panels, more game tournaments and more everything geek-tastic in a town that’s known for comics.

 

Avery Brooks who played Captain Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a huge draw and among the brand new celebrity faces greeting Northwest fans for the first time. Some of the faithful brought DS9 comic books, Continue reading Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better