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From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.
Netflix Is Turning Gerard Way's 'Umbrella Academy' into a Show
With the success of Castlevania, which recently premiered on Netflix last Friday, the company has announced they are about to have another show hitting the air. The company has announced that they will be picking up the Dark Horse Comics series called The Umbrella Academy, which is a rather dark, twisted, and slightly comical take on the superhero genre. It's a series that was able to garnish critical appraise when it launched and shortly after took home an Eisner award (this is the comic-book version of the Oscars).
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Geeks
It's an Anti-Matter of Fact: James Gunn Reveals Which Fox Character He Wanted for 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
Somewhere out there, there is an alternate reality where everyone can be friends and Fox and Marvel can put their differences aside. However, in the meantime we are locked in a bitter (Infinity) war where you can't say the name Reed Richards without causing a (Sue) Storm in a teacup. Thanks to a bitter dispute about who owns which characters, we are left with two Quicksilvers, minimal X-Men in Deadpool, and why people are unsure how you can have a Spider-Man-less Venom movie.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Caps All, Folks: Marvel Drops Massive Bombshell On Evil Captain America
If you thought time-meddling villains and a reality-warping Cosmic Cube was bad enough in the fictional worlds of comic books, how about when they go and fundamentally alter real history too? Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past year, you will have heard about #CaptainAmerica's Nazi reimagination and his infamous "Hail Hydra" routine. For those hoping that #Marvel's Secret Empire #0 will give some closure to the saga and bring back the stars and stripes Cap we know and love, turn back now, this isn't going to be for you.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Well Bat Sucks: Is Joss Whedon's 'Batgirl' Just His Canceled Comic Book Idea?
As #JossWhedon prepares to bring #BarbaraGordon to flight in the highly anticipated #Batgirl film, all of Hollywood is hoping that the director can deliver another powerhouse #superhero film. When Whedon was announced as the director back in March, many were surprised by his apparent jump from #Marvel to #DC. However, when the hype died down, Whedon clearly came out as a popular choice to helm the shock reveal that we will be getting Batgirl.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
American Patriotism In Comics: The Good, The Bad And The Indifferent
July 4th, Independence Day, is without a doubt one of the most fervently upheld days in American society. Sure, it's been slurred and has faced a backlash in recent years because of the actions of certain individuals, yet the tradition remains that the Fourth of July is a day to celebrate our country's freedom and sovereignty. Americans celebrate this idea by drinking beer, waving flags, shooting guns, shooting fireworks, celebrating with family, and visiting memorials to honor those who have fallen in war. However, patriotism isn't confined to simply our American culture, it's something that has permeated nearly every aspect of American entertainment.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
These 7 Comic Book Based Shows Are Heading To The Small Screen
By now you've probably all seen at least a few episodes from the various DC shows on the CW (Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow) or Fox (Gotham) as well as other comic book properties (iZombie, Supergirl, Lucifer). Although your opinion may be that one specific show is superior than another, it doesn't change the fact that thanks to these networks we're seeing some of our favorite characters finally portrayed on screen.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
You Have to See This Real Life Rey and Finn with Baby BB-8
While there are many people that think that Poe and Finn are the definitive couple in Star Wars: the Force Awakens, there are still those that love Rey and Finn. At Salt Lake City Comic Con's Fanx this past weekend, there were many people dressed as characters from the Star Wars Universe, but one that stood out was a family dressed as Finn, Rey, and their adorable baby was BB-8
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Jeremy Renner To Meet Cancer Fighting Superhero At Salt Lake's Fanx
Comic Cons around the world are amazing for fans. It gives them the opportunity to meet the people that they look up to, and have their lives touched by them — and sometimes the heroes themselves are touched in return.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Elektra: I'll Bet You Didn't Know These 8 Things About Marvel's Beautiful Assassin
By now, hopefully if you're reading this, you've watched at least part of the second season of Daredevil on Netflix. Elektra steps into Season 2 of Daredevil and fans of the character are ecstatic that she is making another appearance after her less-than-stellar introduction in the failed 2003 film. She is known primarily as the antagonist and sometimes love interest of Matt Murdock, but truly there is much more to her than meets the eye.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
The Importance of Daredevil to the History of the Marvel Universe
Daredevil is a character that, more often than not, has been overlooked by newer fans as a minor player in the grand scheme of the Marvel comics universe. Some of that blame falls on the failed movie in 2003 (I know I try to wipe it from my memory), and some of the blame falls on a shifting culture that wants to see characters that don’t carry such a dark atmosphere about them; Marvel has tended to steer the bulk of its properties away from the dark and gritty stories until the Netflix branch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was launched.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
