GeekDad reviews the expanded fourth printing of Goodman Games’ ‘The Dungeon Alphabet: An A-to-Z Reference for Classic Dungeon Design.’ Read More
‘The Dungeon Alphabet’ – A to Z for Your RPG
Category Archives: Entertainment
Work Hard and Be About Something: Fatherhood, Masculinity, and ‘Kinky Boots’
Parenting is hard. Anyone who says otherwise either isn’t a parent or isn’t doing it right. There are no easy answers, and there’s no manual we can follow that provides infinite wisdom and solutions to every conceivable problem. Often, we’re just doing our best to make it look like we aren’t totally making it all up as we go along (which we totally are). Read More
10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’
Are you considering taking the family to the latest Marvel superhero movie, ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ this weekend? Here’s 10 things you should know. Read More
Scooby and the Gang Get Cooking in new ‘Gourmet Ghost’ Trailer
The Scooby gang returns in a new direct-to-digital/DVD movie that lets them meet celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis. Read More
Review – ‘The Curse of Brimstone #4:’ Enter Enoch
New players emerge on the scene, as Joe and Annie begin to uncover the secrets of the Salesman. Read More
Review – ‘The Unexpected #2:’ The Secrets of Neon
In the wake of last issue’s explosive opening, Neon and Firebrand try to figure out their next move. Read More
Review – ‘Shade the Changing Woman #5:’ Villains Revealed
Loma Shade tries to get control of her mind, as Rac Shade pursues his own agenda and Lepuck tries to elude the Earth authorities. Read More
Review – ‘Injustice 2 #29:’ Jaime’s Story
After Jaime Reyes’ disastrous tryout for the Teen Titans, Lobo may be the least of his worries. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Hoakes Island’
‘Hoakes Island’ is great looking, easy to access puzzle book that will be great to share with your children this summer. Read More
Review – ‘Catwoman #1:’ Selina Goes Solo
Catwoman returns to the mean streets, just in time for a doppelganger to make her public enemy #1 Read More
Review – ‘Batman #50:’ You Are Cordially Invited
An all-star assortment of artists join Tom King to marry off Batman and Catwoman in style – but there’s the matter of that unexpected guest. Read More
Josh Lovelace Pulls No Punches for ‘Young Folk’
Josh Lovelace and Friends delve into the sounds of 1960s folk music with a new children’s music CD. Read More
Stack Overflow: Comics Grab Bag
If you enjoy comics, peruse this list: you’re sure to find something here to enjoy! Read More
Hot Peas ‘N Butter ‘Back to the Land’ With New CD
Hot Peas ‘N Butter play some American roots music on their eighth children’s music release. Read More
New From Titan Books — Novels of the Marvel Universe
I like reading comic books, but I’ll be honest—I just cannot keep up with Marvel. Between crossovers, different universes, Secret Wars, Civil Wars, and so much more, I feel I’m drowning in storylines. Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 74: Nice and Rough
Start your summer off right with brand new mash-ups and game remixes and even a couple of covers! Read More
Review – Raven: Daughter of Darkness #6: Only Mostly Dead
The battle with Trigon comes to a close, as the first half of Raven’s year-long maxiseries launches her into new adventures. Read More
Review – The Hellblazer #23: Deals With Demons Never Go Your Way
Constantine’s sins come back to haunt him, as he makes a desperate gambit to save Margaret Ames in this penultimate issue. Read More
Review – Scooby Doo Team-Up #39: The Justice Society
It’s back to the 1940s for the Mystery Machine gang, as they team up with the JSA to take on Vandal Savage and the scourge of Nazism. Read More
Review – Mother Panic: Gotham A.D. #4: Violet Targets Her Alternate Family
Violet Paige is back among the living, but there’s people who would like to change that. Including…Jason Todd? Read More
Splash and Bubbles: Reef Music for Tots
Songs from season one of PBS Kids’ Splash and Bubbles are available on ‘Rhythm of the Reef.’ Read More
British Boardgame History as Coffee Table Book
As someone who enjoys all types of games — video, boardgame, wargame, etc. — I also enjoy learning about the history of these types of entertainment. Read More
Review – Mera: Queen of Atlantis #5: Orm Vs. Mera
Mera is almost ready to take the throne of Atlantis, but her old enemies in Xebel may have other plans. Read More
Review – The Silencer #6: Never Trust Talia
It’s a showdown in a diner, as the forces of the underworld descend on Honor Guest and Talia Al Ghul. Read More
Review – Batman Beyond #21: Everyone’s Afraid Of Batman
What is making Gotham’s citizens see Batman as a monster? Plus, Terry’s romantic problems reach their apex. Read More
‘Battlecats’ #5: A Bloody End to a Bloody Good Beginning
‘Battlecats’ wraps up its first volume of the medieval fantasy comic today with issue #5. Read More
Neil Gaiman’s ‘A Study In Emerald’- Is Finally Adapted to a Graphic Novel!
It is my privilege to present this amazing work to you. A Study in Emerald. Writer: Neil Gaiman, Rafael Albuquerque, Rafael Scavone Artist: Rafael Albuquerque, Dave Stewart Colorist: Dave Stewart Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque Read More
Word Wednesday: “You Are Awesome” by Matthew Syed
“Practice Makes Awesome” is the mantra from Matthew Syed’s book for ages 11-16. Help your kids unlock their potential with “You Are Awesome.” Read More
Now in Paperback: ‘Meddling Kids’ Isn’t About Who You Think
Mysteries. A masked villain. Overly-complicated traps. Two boys, two girls… and a dog. Sound familiar? Maybe not. Read More
Review – Batman Prelude to the Wedding – Harley Quinn vs. The Joker #1
The final prelude issue brings us that most dreaded wedding event – exes reuniting at the big event, as Harley and Joker battle it out. Read More
