Comic Books

Fourth ‘Man of Steel’ Trailer focuses on General Zod (Video)

Posted: May 24, 2013 at 2:23 pm   /   Comic Books, Film, Local

The fourth trailer for DC and Warner Brothers, Man of Steel, not only gives us a better look at the scope of the movie. It also gives us an better look at General Zod (played by Michael Shannon) and his army.  This is definitely the “action” trailer compared to the “drama” trailer we saw a month […]

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C2E2 – A Weekend Review of Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2013

Posted: May 6, 2013 at 1:26 pm   /   Comic Books, Local

I am sitting on a train heading home from Chicago, and I thought I would take the opportunity to give you my thoughts and news coming out of C2E2 2013.  What a great convention. Where most cons nowadays have changed their focus to include both comics and other comic related things (movies, games, and other “geek” […]

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Superman Review: New Trailer for ‘Man of Steel’ Starring Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner

Posted: April 18, 2013 at 11:37 pm   /   Comic Books, Film, Local, Movie Trailers

Earlier this week, Warner Brothers released the third trailer for this summer’s Man of Steel. In the latest trailer, we finally get to see some hints at what the film will focus on.  We see lots of action, what look to be amazing special effects, and an in-depth look at Superman’s origin story. Before I get […]

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Marvel’s ‘Iron Man 3’ Opens May 3! Enter to Win Passes to the St. Louis 3D Advance Screening!

Posted: April 17, 2013 at 1:45 pm   /   Comic Books, Local, Movie Screenings

Enter for your chance to receive a pair of passes to a special 3D advance screening!   Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those […]

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Comic Review: Action Comics #19 by Andy Diggle & Tony Daniel

Posted: April 11, 2013 at 7:53 pm   /   Comic Book Reviews, Comic Books, Local

Action Comics #19 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Tony Daniel Finally!! Redemption has arrived.  After much suffering at the hands of the creative teams on both of the main Superman books (Grant Morrison/Rags Morales on Action Comics & George Perez/Jesus Merino on Superman), we are finally treated to the new creative duo in Andy Diggle (The Losers & Green […]

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St. Louis Comic Con Review: A First Timer’s Wizard World Experience

Posted: April 2, 2013 at 8:44 am   /   Comic Books, Local, St. Louis Events

Maybe you know a “geek.” Maybe you know several “geeks.” Ladies and gentlemen who dig stuff like science fiction, fantasy, and most of all, superheroes, comic books, and graphic novels. For these folks, comic book conventions (known colloquially as comic cons) are the culmination of their pop culture beings, where actors and actresses from their […]

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Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con: A Weekend in Review

Posted: March 27, 2013 at 10:31 pm   /   Comic Books, Featured, Film, Local, St. Louis Events

As I write this, I’m still in a euphoric state.  Not because I was finally able to get my hands on a few key issues and fill some major holes in my collection.  Not because I was able to get an amazing custom sketch from Chris Samnee.  Not because I was able to see a Q […]

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St. Louis Comic Con Sunday Schedule, Morena Baccarin and Billy Dee Williams Among Guests

Posted: March 24, 2013 at 8:22 am   /   Comic Books, Film, Local, St. Louis Events

The first Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con kicked off on Friday with huge crowds, as fans lined up around the America’s Center to get their first look at what will hopefully become a yearly tradition. Saturday’s crows were even more impressive, as Stan “The Man” Lee was in attendance to meet and greet fans, […]

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St. Louis Comic Con 2013 – Spotlight on Local Talent Attending the Show

Posted: March 14, 2013 at 4:42 pm   /   Comic Books, Local, St. Louis Events

With St. Louis’ first major comic and pop culture convention coming up next weekend, I wanted to take the oppertunity to spotlight some of the local comic creators that will be in attendance. St. Louis is quickly becoming a hot bed for comic book talent.  A few of those creators will be in attendance and […]

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Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con Sunday Ticket Package for $39 – Includes Three Exclusive Lithographs

Posted: March 14, 2013 at 11:40 am   /   Comic Books, Local, St. Louis Events

Still haven’t bought your tickets for Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con next weekend? LivingSocial is offering a great deal for a Sunday ticket package, which includes one adult admission and three exclusive lithographs – by artists Mike Grell, Arthur Suydam, and Michael Golden. The three of them will also autograph the St. Louis exclusives, […]

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