Comic Book Review: Tales To Admonish Issues 1 & 2
by Jayden Leggett, Editor Have you been pining for those classic short comic tales from yester-year? You know, the kinds of stories reminiscent of the days when comics were short, sweet and to the point, and contained numerous stories per…
Geek Gift Guides 2013
The smell of Thanksgiving dinner lingers in the air, the stores are decorated for the next holiday, and the sale ads fight for prominence on the computers, television, and our mailboxes. But you still need to buy a gift for the person whose favorite events have the word “Con” at the end, and believe that San Diego should be the destination of an annual pilgrimage. ComicOnline’s annual guide is back to help you shop for the geeks in your life, this year in partnership with our awesome friends at Weird-Girls.com.
Comic Review: Vowels by Skye Ogden
by Jayden Leggett, Assistant Editor Vowels, written and illustrated by Skye Ogden and published by the Australian comic powerhouse Gestalt Publishing, is a graphic novel that only contains graphics. Not a single word is printed within any of its panels….
DVD Review: Bait 3D 2 Disc Set
by Karl Madsen, Editor Not only did Jawsmake people afraid to go in the water, it started a many decades’ long run of ocean creature movies. Giant sharks, prehistoric sharks, mutant sharks, and hordes of sharks. The bar was also…
DVD Review: Swift & Shift Couriers Series 1 + 2 Box Set
by Jayden Leggett, Assistant Editor What do you get when you combine a satirical look at multiculturalism in Australia with over-the-top comedic racial stereotypes, crass humor and offensive language? That would be the SBS series Swift & Shift Couriers, without…
Book Review: The Excellent Adventures of Max and Madison
by Jayden Leggett, Assistant Editor It’s not just for kids… OK, it’s pretty much entirely for kids. But it’s GOOD for the kiddies! The Excellent Adventures of Max and Madison is an imaginative collection of stories grounded in reality but…
Supanova Pop Culture Expo 2012: Sydney
by Kerrie Hui, Reporter Finally! For the past few years I have always wanted to attend Supanova in Sydney but I have never had the chance due to scheduling conflicts. So on the morning of the (disappointingly rainy) Saturday the…
Exclusive Interview: All Star Comics – Retail in Melbourne Australia
by Jayden Leggett & Aussie Dave Lobato, Reporters If you reside anywhere remotely nearby to Melbourne’s CBD (that’s in Victoria, Australia, folks) do yourself a huge favor and drop in to All Star Comics (located at 1/410 Lonsdale Street in…
Convention News: Oz Comic-Con Melbourne
Sure to interest Melbourne’s geek residents and fans of The Hunger Games alike, the latest press release for Oz Comic-Con (the next stage of which is being held in Melbourne) features below:
“The Hunger Games have begun…
at Oz Comic-Con Melbourne!
ComicsOnline Podcast S12E10 – Brian Michael Bendis
SPOILER ALERT! You’re listening to the ComicsOnline Podcast. SeasonTwelve. EpisodeTen Brian Michael Bendis. Recorded at SupaNova Comics Expo in Melbourne, Australia in April of 2012. Hello again and welcome to the ComicsOnline Podcast, Season Twelve Episode Ten. …I’m your host…
ComicsOnline Podcast S12E09 Morena Baccarin
SPOILER ALERT! You’re listening to the ComicsOnline Podcast. SeasonTwelve. EpisodeNine Morena Baccarin. Recorded at SupaNova Comics Expo in Melbourne, Australia in April of 2012. Hello again and welcome to the ComicsOnline Podcast, Season Twelve Episode Nine. …I’m your host Kevin…
Supanova Pop Culture Expo 2012: Melbourne Day Two
The geeks were out in force today
by David “Aussie Dave” Lobato, Reporter
Supanova 2012 officially opened to general public ticket holders on a very sunny Saturday the 14th of April at 10am. The Royal Melbourne Showgrounds was the (not so) secret headquarters for the event, with ample parking spaces and several public transportation options (including a special Supanova train service) in operation meaning that getting to the event itself was a rather straightforward affair.