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‘DC Universe Online’ Livestream: DC Fun for the Whole Family

March 25, 2016Joey L. Mills

Watch some fun, and more family-friendly superhero action tonight on the GeekDad Twitch Channel!

DC Super Hero Girls App Available on iOS

March 17, 2016Joey L. Mills

To coincide with this weekend’s premiere of ‘Super Hero High’, DC releases the Super Hero Girls app for iOS devices.

Same Geek Channel: ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ Episode 1.08 “Night of the Hawk”

March 11, 2016Joey L. Mills

The team tracks Vandal Savage to 1958 Oregon, where they must encounter social prejudices, a small army of meteorite-created mutants, and the immortal madman himself.

DC All Access: The Next Holiday Classic From ‘Teen Titans Go!’

March 9, 2016Joey L. Mills

DC All Access gives us a sneak peek at what is sure to be the next holiday classic from ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ as well as a look behind the scenes at how the show’s producers come up with some of their ideas.

‘DC Universe Online’ Livestream: The Family That Plays Together

March 7, 2016Joey L. Mills

Join us this Monday evening, March 7, for a family gaming night on ‘DC Universe Online.’

DC Comics’ Big Three Are Big Kids in ‘Study Hall of Justice’

March 6, 2016Kelly Knox

The team behind Li’l Gotham is back for a unique take on DC’s Big Three in a book for middle grade kids.

Same Geek Channel: ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ Episode 1.07 “Marooned”

March 4, 2016Joey L. Mills

With the team in disarray, facing overwhelming odds, and dealing with betrayal, we’re set up with the idea that someone isn’t making it out of the episode alive.

Stack Overflow: Star Wars Dictionaries, Characters, and Cross Sections … and the Bat

March 4, 2016December 13, 2017Dave Banks

This stack overflow takes a look at some of the latest releases from DK Publishing, mainly some Star Wars reference guides, plus one dedicated to Gotham’s denizens.

DC Comics Launches ‘DC All Access’ App for iOS and Android

March 1, 2016December 13, 2017Joey L. Mills2

Access news and features from DC Comics’ film, television, comic properties, games, and more from your mobile device with the ‘DC All Access’ app for iOS and Android.

‘Wonder Woman at Super Hero High’ is Super for Tweens

March 1, 2016Kelly Knox

Wonder Woman at Super Hero High, written by Lisa Yee, is out today for readers ages 8-12 years.

Same Geek Channel: ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ Episode 1.06 “Star City 2046”

February 26, 2016Joey L. Mills

The team (and I use that term loosely) crash lands in Star City 2046 and must decide whether this is a future worth fighting for.

Same Geek Channel: ‘Arrow’ Episode 4.15 “Taken”

February 25, 2016Joey L. Mills

The ladies of ‘Arrow’ are done with the whole “lying to protect you” nonsense. It’s about time.

Same Geek Channel: ‘The Flash’ Episode 2.15 “King Shark”

February 24, 2016Joey L. Mills3

The last of the Earth-2 mercenaries makes a return trip to Central City to finish what he started.

Same Geek Channel: ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ Episode 1.05 “Fail-Safe”

February 20, 2016December 16, 2017Joey L. Mills

Anyone is expendable when the future is at stake is the lesson in this week’s ‘Legends of Tomorrow.’

Same Geek Channel: ‘Arrow’ Episode 4.14 “Code of Silence”

February 18, 2016December 16, 2017Joey L. Mills

This week’s episode offers an in-depth look at the lies we tell to protect those we love.

Comics Club-4-Kidz (February): Kid Tested, Kid Approved

February 18, 2016Melissa Rininger

Comics Club-4-Kids is a monthly club exploring comic books for a variety of age ranges. Since some families have multiple age ranges, Comics Club-4-Kidz helps parents by finding similar themes across varying content so that families can have conversations together. So, join us in this month’s look at gender in ‘Power Up,’ ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ and ‘Superman/Wonder Woman.’ Because kids need more comics.

DC All Access Wraps up Toy Fair and Talks ‘Arrow’

February 18, 2016Joey L. Mills

Among other topics, DC All Access wraps up Toy Fair and talks Malcolm Merlyn with actor John Barrowman.

‘Batgirl’ and ‘Catwoman’ Trade Paperbacks Investigate Family Ties in Gotham City

February 17, 2016Joey L. Mills

Family is what unites a pair of Gotham’s leading ladies in this week’s ‘Batgirl’ and ‘Catwoman’ trade paperbacks.

Same Geek Channel: ‘The Flash’ Episode 2.14 “Escape From Earth-2”

February 17, 2016December 16, 2017Joey L. Mills7

Metahuman mayhem reaches a crisis point on two earths, with only one breach left open between them.

‘Midnighter’ and ‘Doomed’ Trade Paperbacks Reboot Familiar DC Comics Characters

February 16, 2016Joey L. Mills

Some old faces get rebooted and collected in trade paperback this week in DC Comics’ ‘Midnighter’ and ‘Doomed.’

'Supergirl'–What's the Problem with Cat Grant?

January 30, 2016Karen Walsh7

Nobody is asking her to be a soft or cuddly. But she’s not written as ruthless. She’s written as a stunted mean girl from high school.

‘Art of the Brick: DC Comics’

November 24, 2015Evil Genius Mum38

Nathan Sawaya (Brick Artist) has a new Art of the Brick show, and Evil Genius Mum was invited to the World Premiere in Sydney, Australia. Come for a walk around the exhibition and learn a few of Nathan’s secrets. There’s also a signed Lego Kit up for grabs!

‘Supergirl 1.2’ Stronger Together–Friends Good, Government Bad

November 3, 2015Lisa Hollander1

When this episode drops the heavy-handed dialogue in favor of honest moments about Kara’s background, it works. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough of that this week.

Supergirl Flies, but Does She Soar? Not Quite Yet

October 27, 2015Lisa Hollander6

The question remains, is this version of ‘Supergirl’ the feminist hero we’ve been waiting for? Frankly, she isn’t. Not yet anyway.

Same Geek Channel: ‘The Flash’ Episode 201

October 8, 2015Mordechai Luchins7

Barry Allen is the fastest man alive, and he is in a deep blue funk. We know he will be out of it by the end of the episode, but how?

Make Paper Folding Your Superpower With ‘DC Super Heroes Origami’

October 2, 2015Kelly Knox

There’s something a little bit magical about turning a piece of paper into a crane, bear, or dragon through the practice of origami. But turning a piece of paper into Batman? That’s being a flat-out origami superhero.