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Get to Know Some Heroes: The Defenders

June 30, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Before Luke, Jessica, Matt, and Danny, there were Strange, Namor, Hulk, and Silver Surfer. No, I’m not kidding. Meet the original Defenders.

The First Trailer for Marvel’s ‘Inhumans’ Actually Looks REALLY Good

June 29, 2017Shiri Sondheimer3

I was dubious about ABC being the home for Marvel’s ‘Inhumans.’ Color me pleasantly surprised to have been wrong. Let’s do this, y’all.

Comic Book Corner: Reapers, Rebels & Renegades

June 1, 2017Sophie Brown1

This week: Tank Girl, Star Wars, the first Black Bolt solo title, a paranormal tale of young love, and adventures in the Pacific Northwest, kinda Goonies’-style!

Toddler Groot Is Life: Allegory in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2’

May 15, 2017Karen Walsh

Toddler Groot wasn’t just adorable. He was the allegorical anthropomorphic tree of life defining the morality tale that was ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.’

Image of May and Daisy looking through a broken window.

A “Fake Geek Girl” Waxes Rhapsodic Over ‘Agents of SHIELD’

May 9, 2017Amy Weir8

Why isn’t anybody watching my current favorite show anymore, when it’s doing a better job than most other superhero shows and the comics they’re based on?

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’: The Sequel You Deserve

May 6, 2017Marziah Karch

I’m not always a fan of sequels, but ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ easily won me over. In many ways, it was even better than the original.

Be a Guardian of Bedtime With ‘Night Night, Groot’

May 2, 2017Kelly Knox

This cute picture book expertly balances an action-packed superhero tale with a soothing bedtime story.

Diversity in Comics Is Too Illusory to Be the Problem

April 3, 2017Karen Walsh

The Big Two have been selling a line of increased diversity in comics that tells not even half but only between 16% and 18% of the story.

Comic Book Corner: Caravaggio, Vader, Strange & More

April 1, 2017December 13, 2017Sophie Brown

In this month’s Comic Book Corner, check out the latest goings-on in the Marvel universe and hang out with Caravaggio, Vader, the Torchwood team, and more.

Get To Know a Hero: Colleen Wing

March 29, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Everyone, Colleen Wing. Colleen, everyone.

Danny Rand, Unwanted Man

March 26, 2017Drew Rich1

Upon returning home, Danny Rand (the Iron Fist) is “met with nothing but anger and resistance.” The same is true for the Iron Fist’s first season, but this show is worth a binge despite the resistance.

‘Iron Fist’: I Binged It So You Don’t Have To

March 20, 2017Joey L. Mills3

Will you want to view ‘Iron Fist’ before ‘The Defenders’ airs? Yes, but take your time: there’s no need to binge Marvel and Netflix’s latest offering.

Nalgene + Marvel = Heroic Hydration

March 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

“Heroes Hydrate!” You should too.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Season 2 Starts Tonight (See an Exclusive Clip!)

March 11, 2017Matt Blum

The new season of the hit Disney XD show premieres tonight! What kinds of things are in store for the team?

Otis Frampton’s Jawas Adventures? Let’s Make This Happen

March 9, 2017Lisa Tate

Otis Frampton hopes his idea for a Jawa-centric addition to Marvel’s Star Wars series can become a reality! His fans do, too!

Marvel Collector Corps Showcases Superhero Showdowns

February 25, 2017Mordechai Luchins

Time to check out the February offerings from our fine friends at Funko and Marvel! Check this one out for a question for our readers.

Dig Deep Into ‘Doctor Strange’s’ Whimsy on Blu-ray and Digital

February 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

‘Doctor Strange’ is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and all digital formats on February 28th. Be sure to check out the extra features!

Counterpoint: ‘Legion’ as a Careful and Considered Portrayal of Mental Illness

February 14, 2017December 11, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

With respect to my colleague, I dissent.

‘Legion’: Conflating Autism, Schizophrenia, and Violence Harms

February 10, 2017Karen Walsh10

The new FX show ‘Legion’ problematically intertwines autism, schizophrenia, and violence, perpetuating dangerous mental health stereotypes.

Cosplay Family Spotlight: Mutants, Maidens & Munchkins Cosplay

February 10, 2017December 13, 2017Will James2

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Mutants, Maidens & Munchkins Cosplay.

5 Disney Kingdoms Comics I Want to Read

February 8, 2017Sophie Brown3

The Disney Kingdoms comics so far have been wonderful; these are my top five picks for attractions I’d love to see make the leap from park to page next.

GBBP 115: Nicole Perlman

February 7, 2017Jamie Greene1

Perlman burst onto the scene as cowriter of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ She’s also cowriter on ‘Captain Marvel’; cowriting (with Alex Hirsch!) ‘Detective Pikachu,’ a Pokemon feature film; writer on the ‘Gamora’ ongoing comic from Marvel; and is attached to the upcoming “Hasbro Cinematic Universe” films. And that’s just what she can talk about.