The year was 1998 and in between listening to Third Eye Blind and making jokes about Bill Clinton comic fans everywhere were getting double vision…from rolling their eyes at one of the worst ideas ever: Superman Red & Superman Blue.
How is it that classic movies have less-than-classic sequels? Some of them are genuinely terrible, but what of the unsung sequels? This week, we’re looking back at some of cinema’s redheaded stepchildren of underrated sequels.
We all wonder when DC will finally get around to giving us a Justice League movie, but what if Marvel were to beat them at their own game? Forget Superman, Flash, and Aquaman…give me a Squadron Supreme movie!
PoP! does it’s part in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon as we step Outside the Longbox with a mega-mix trailer in tribute to the master and his remastered master piece out on Blu Ray.
In 2006, the writer of SAGA and the artist from DAREDEVIL gave us what is arguably the greatest story starring Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme.
In preparation for this week’s release of ‘Man of Steel’, let’s wax nostalgic over some of the big action set pieces that got Zack Snyder the seat in the director’s chair, and could reserve him his seat behind the lens of ‘Justice League’!
In honor of the Man of Steel’s opening on June 14, Panels On Pages brings to you a PoP! Top 6-Pack of Actors who almost landed the role of Superman during the franchise’s dark ages.
The first major big-screen adaptation of the legendary Man of Steel doesn’t get a lot of love, but if it weren’t for this 1978 blockbuster, the comic book movie probably wouldn’t exist today.
In this overlooked comedy, a couch-potato and his wife are sucked into a demonic television set, where they have twenty-four hours to survive or lose their souls to the Devil.
No one’s favorite speedster will soon be featured in not one but TWO movies. Not bad for a guy who’s best known for being a giant jerk. Mahoney takes a look back at some of Quicksilver’s worst behavior.
He’s small, furry, and carrying a giant gun. Riddle Me This! Is there a bigger badass than Rocket Raccoon?
He’s been a mutant terrorist, a member of the Avengers, and that guy standing impatiently behind you at the ATM. Next up, he’s going to be a movie star. Twice. Quicksilver is definitely at the top of the Property Ladder.
Awesome theme songs and enhanced production values were all the rage back in the day in kids’ TV openings. Here’s a look back at some of the greatest of our childhoods.
NBC’s crime drama based on the novels of Thomas Harris features an exciting new spin on the world’s favorite cannibal psychiatrist and has become a weekly addiction for many viewers.
Over the past two months, it’s been reported that Disney companies have laid off nearly 1,000 employees, including a large population of employees from their highly profitable ESPN division. With all of these job reductions, are your favorite Marvel employees safe?
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.
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