May the 4th Be With You and Your Comics
On this most holy of days, delve into the newest run of ‘Star Wars’ comics from Marvel. You will not regret the time spent in a galaxy far, far away.
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Author: Shiri Sondheimer
The Dynamic Duo Reviews K’Nex ‘Might Makers Inventor’s Clubhouse’
The Dynamic Duo reviews K’Nex ‘Might Makers Inventor’s Clubhouse’ as much for their own entertainment as for yours.
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First Look: ‘American Gods’ Episodes 1–4
When I say first “look,” I mean I can tell you what I thought of the first four episodes of ‘American Gods’ and what I thought about while I was watching them, but that’s pretty much it. There’s a very strict no spoiler policy surrounding ‘American Gods,’ as well there should be.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: ‘American Gods’ and the Immigrant Experience
We are all Americans and America is all of us.
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Geek Kids Review: ‘Toca Life: Hospital’ and They Think It’s Pretty Great
Toca Boca’s newest app introduces kids to the hospital environment. It’s pretty great. But don’t make my word for it…
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: ‘American Gods’ and the Authentic Selves of Women
In art, and in life, women have the right to be their most authentic selves… get used to it.
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GeekMom Geeks out About… Coffee (With Kim Lopez, Pittsburgh Bean and Leaf Guru Extraordinaire)
Many people equate “geeking out” with things like comic books and gaming. We here at GeekMom, however, know folks can geek out about anything. Lately, for a reason I can’t actually pin down, I’ve been talking to a lot of small business owners who have turned their geeky passion into small, independent shops.
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On Historical Diversity and Writing Fiction: An Interview With Historian E.H. Kern
Historian E.H. Kern has some thoughts. Behold—here they are.
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Review: ‘I Am Elemental’ Wave Two – Wisdom Warriors
Wherein my two amazing goofballs tell you what they thought of the ‘I Am Elemental: Wisdom Warriors’.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: When It’s Time to Fight (Contains Spoilers for ‘Sam Wilson: Captain America’ #20)
There may come a time when the fight is the only thing left. What will you do?
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Preview: ‘Black Cloud’ #1 From Image Comics
Enter the stories… and the clouds… at your own risk…
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Preview: Sarah Vaughn and Jonathan Luna’s ‘Eternal Empire’ #1
Episodic high fantasy with gorgeous art and a rebel girl? Yes, please.
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Get To Know a Hero: Colleen Wing
Everyone, Colleen Wing. Colleen, everyone.
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Myke Cole: On Historical Diversity and Writing Fiction
Gentleman, scholar, author, Hunter, and cat whisperer Myke Cole talks historical diversity and fiction with GeekMom Shiri.
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Notes from ECCC ’17: Folklore and the Death of Belief
Belief isn’t dead. It’s just shifted around a little.
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Review: Mimi Robinson’s Color Theory Notecards
Start with mail. Add art education. Geek party to follow.
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An Introvert’s Lessons From the Con: Days 2, 3, and 4
Part Two, Three & Four: the trials of wearing gauntlets, mingling with heroes, and finding your dewback a seat at the movies…
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So You Want to Know More About the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy?’ Insight Has the Book for You
I have fallen in love with this book as hard as I fell for the Guardians in 2014…
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Nalgene + Marvel = Heroic Hydration
“Heroes Hydrate!” You should too.
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An Introvert’s Lessons From the Con: Day One
Introvert? Me too. But we can still enjoy a big con.
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Counterpoint: ‘Legion’ as a Careful and Considered Portrayal of Mental Illness
With respect to my colleague, I dissent.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Go High
Nadia Pym is here and she is going to science the hell out of pretty much everything. All while building up instead of tearing down.
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My Terrible Kitchen Challenge: Utah Jell-O Cookies
Much to my surprise, these were not as terrible as my kitchen.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Safe Spaces
Action is important. So is your well being.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: No Lesser Evil
Power Man and Iron Fist remind us there’s no such thing as the LESSER of two evils.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Be the Change
Be the change. Even if you can’t see the change.
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My Terrible Kitchen Challenge: Alabama Pecan Pie Cookies
Love to bake? Bake. No matter how terrible your kitchen is.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Be Unstoppable
Love relentlessly. Be unstoppable.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Padawan Goals
General Organa; Misty Knight; Luke Cage; the Dora Milaje; and Padfoot, Prongs, and Moony provide inspiration for these geeky goals.
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