Blu-Ray Review: Michiko & Hatchin: Complete Series, Part 1
by Mike Favila, Editor When I was browsing through the Funimation offerings, I noticed the bright cover art for Michiko & Hatchin: Complete Series, Part 1. The RIFYL (short for Recommended If You Like, for those readers not in the…
Blu-ray Review: The Frozen Ground
The strength of The Frozen Ground is its cast. Nicolas Cage turns in a controlled and understated but nonetheless powerful performance, perhaps his best in a decade.
Gear Review: SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard
Gamers simply must read this review of the incredible SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard. Trust me when I say that it is the best keyboard I have ever used so far.
TV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Pilot”
After months of waiting and rampant speculation, viewers will finally be treated to the first installment of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which debuts 8/7c Tuesday, September 24th on ABC!
TV Review: Sleepy Hollow 1×01 “Pilot”
Chelsea Doyle watches the Sleepy Hollow pilot and surprisingly likes it! There will be spoilers in this recap about the pilot, so beware. Ichabod Crane defeats the demonic horseman in the past, but he wakes up in the modern day thanks to a magic spell. Or something like that. He meets police detective Abbie Mills and they band together to stop the reborn Headless Horseman. One of the cops in this asks the question I’ve always wondered: can he hear what people say? He doesn’t have ears!
Movie Review: The Family (2013)
by Sav Rodgers, Guest Reporter Typically I pay no mind to reviews before I go watch a film: if the movie appears interesting and catches my eye from the get go, I would like to make up my own mind…
DVD Review: Adventure Time: Jake the Dad
by Jachelle Overstreet, Reporter Oh my Glob. Did you hear that Cartoon Network is releasing a new Adventure Time DVD with a super mathematical Jake the Dog hat? No? Where have you been, man? Writing a book about the power…
Baltimore Comic Con 2013
by Mike Favila, Editor This weekend, I attended the Baltimore Comic-Con with my family and local friends. Billed as ‘America’s Greatest Comic Book Convention’, it’s pretty much the last safe haven for comic creators. Whether you’re an writer, penciller, inker or…
Comic Book Review: Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys Vol. 1
by Mike Favila, Editor Having just won the 2013 Eisner Award in the category of Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia, Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys, Vol. 1 just came up for review. Although I’d seen the live…
ComicsOnline Podcast S13E43 – Starship Smackdown SDCC 2013
SPOILER ALERT! You’re listening to the ComicsOnline Podcast. Season Thirteen. Episode Forty-Three. Starship Smackdown SDCC 2013! This episode… Remember those awesome schoolyard debates about if the Enterprise would win in a fight against a Star Destroyer? Well for anyone who…
Baltimore Comic-Con: Interview with Comic Book Men
by Mike Favila, Editor On Saturday, I went to Baltimore Comic-Con and had a chance to sit down for a few minutes with the guys from AMC’s Comic Book Men. Unfortunately, my horrible audio recorder got cut off…
Comic Book Review: DmC: Devil May Cry: The Chronicles of Vergil
by Emil Favila, Reporter Up for review today is Titan Books’ Devil May Cry: The Chronicles of Vergil, a prequel story leading up to the events in Capcom’s video game DMC: Devil May Cry. Not to be confused with the Devil May…
Video Game Review: Payday 2 (PS3)
by Emil Favila, Reporter Payday 2 is an FPS shooter sequel to 505 Games’ Payday. You are part of a 4 man crew set up by a man named Bain. He contracts you and your team to do various missions around the…
Gear Review: SteelSeries Siberia V2 Heat Orange Edition
Looking for some new gear to enhance your gaming experience without breaking the bank? If so, the SteelSeries Siberia V2 Heat Orange Edition could be just what you need.
Dragon Con 2012 Post-Mortem: A Newbie’s Experience
And that’s really what the convention was about for me. Yes, my experience was wholly atypical, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Because, for me, Dragon Con was about the people. It was about sharing the experience, sharing the passion for a story and the love of a character (or twelve). In the course of four days, I made amazing friends, got to listen to talented people share their passions and experiences and insights into their jobs, and created memories I’ll treasure for years to come.