While adaptations and prequels are all the rage only a few of them become great in their own right. The first season of A&E’s recently concluded Bates Motel fits that description perfectly, delivering murder, sex, and mystery with an amazing cast.
She began as a background character in a book about teenage replacement heroes. She spent years bouncing from one mini-series appearance to the next. But man, it’s amazing what a difference a Matt Fraction/David Aja book can make. Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Kate Bishop is at the top of her Property Ladder.
This shallow and gimmicky horror anthology is light on scares and heavy on pointlessness and appalling characters. I do hear the upcoming sequel is much better, though.
While Batman’s origin is pretty consistent, the same can’t be said about the man who killed his parents. Which one do you think works best?
Anyone who says they weren’t into Spawn at some point is lying to your face. The mania culminated in 1997 in the “special effects movie of the year.” With suitably lowered expectations, let’s see how it holds up.
Hidden Gems – In Pantalones, TX Yehudi Mercado draws and writes the tale of Chico Bustamante and his quest to become a Texas legend. Strap on your boots and hold on to your hat, this is an exciting ride YEEEHAAW!!
With their latest solicitations, DC announced that it would be cancelling more series. But what about the faithful readers of this foursome of doomed comics? If you’re one of those with some new-found cash in your comic budget, here are a few options to replace your monthly fix.
This upcoming fantasy comedy features a fun premise and a talented cast, but does it have what it takes to stand out among the more recognizable Summer blockbusters?
Fresh off the recent preview for the upcoming Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. series on ABC, Mahoney is here to give his list of six things he hopes to see in the sure-fire hit series!
When a small town is suddenly and mysteriously sealed off from the rest of the world, its citizens must battle isolation, paranoia, and each other in horror master Stephen King’s minor epic.
Another Free Comic Book Day has come and passed. It’s not hard at all to find success stories from retailers across the country. If you or someone you know just stepped into a comic shop, try these on for size. You’ll be coming back.
Today, we take a look at the six best comics offered during last week’s Free Comic Book Day. Which books were the standouts this year? Read on and find out.
What’s better than a team of robots? A team of robots that combine into a bigger and badder robot, of course! Let’s take a walk down memory lane and peek at some of the biggest and baddest gestalts in 30 years of Transformers.
Why the Man Without Fear should resist the siren-song of the silver screen in order to stretch his legs in an ongoing television series.
In an age where video games are becoming more and more cinematic in their presentation, sometimes it’s nice to revisit the past. In Chrono Trigger, visiting the past is the hook of the game, so you know… Meta.
This period horror gem from 1999 is mostly forgotten today but is long overdue for a resurgence. Just don’t eat meat when you watch it.
This delightfully dark animated feature from last year proves that CGI hasn’t completely taken over the world of animation.
Electronic Arts was recently named Consumerist’s “Worst Company in America” for the second year in a row. But what about the other companies on the list, or ones not even included? There may be worse things out there than Sim City 5…
After the Rapture, Hell has invaded Earth. Who can keep the peace between humanity and the demons? None other than the cigar-chompin’, babe-lovin’ Battle Pope, that’s who!
In 2013, it shouldn’t be unreasonable to be able to find a mass-release toy you’re looking for on a store shelf or at the very least buy it online. The latest trend in Marvel Legends is making us long for the days when we only nerd raged over BAFs.
Animation vet Ralph Bakshi’s twisted revamp of the iconic cartoon superhero was short-lived and controversial but also quite influential and ahead of its time.
How important are Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman to DC? The company’s overlooked, third year-long weekly miniseries examines that very question.
The Massive by Brian Wood and Dark Horse Comics give us a tale of adventure on the sea in the midst of a global environmental crisis and is one of the most original, thrilling and thought-provoking comics on the stands.
Making video games seems like a dream job… until you hear about company closings and mass layoffs. Why is a multi-billion dollar industry so volatile? It’s enough to make you go “BLAARGH!”
The absence of creator Dan Harmon has been felt by many during the beloved NBC sitcom’s turbulent fourth season, but is there hope that COMMUNITY can once again reach the brilliance of past years?
What do Worf, Batman, and the Red Reaper all have in common (besides a surprising similar taste in undergarments?) – they’re all relatively super in this upcoming animated project!
One of Spider-Man’s most classic foes and his oldest friends are sharing a body these days, so why doesn’t Flash know the truth about Peter? Follow along with this one, kids. It’s not everyday you get to follow a man’s mental breadcrumbs.
The themes and plots explored by the Academy Award-winning director’s movies make her the perfect choice to helm any future film starring Marvel’s most celebrated gun-toting vigilante.
Fosse, Fosse, Fosse, Martha Graham, Martha Graham! They’re already wearing tights, and it’s just a short jump from the pages of a comic book to the Broadway stage. There may even be a few shows you never knew were in production…
If you saw any of our Toy Fair coverage, you know Hasbro is going HAM on Transformers in 2013. It’s already started thanks to the revitalized Voyager class and we’re taking a look at the big guns this week.
We’re less than a week away from the biggest night in sports entertainment. Wrestlemania has brought us countless classic matches in its 28-year history/ Today, let’s look back at some of the matches that were simply not meant to be.
The Rock says know your role and shut your mouth. Well, he used to. Now he plays ukele by a camp fire and buys his mom nice things. Change is good.
Here are a handful of Joes who likely aren’t in the new movie – dear god… PLEASE tell me they’re not in the new movie…
The superstar team of Brubaker and Phillips resurrects the realistic crime genre in comics with this near-flawless collection.
This lovely hardcover adaptation of Jim Henson’s previously lost screenplay is a showcase of comics as an art form and a testament to the diverse talents of a true American artist.
